study

AI chatbot

2026-09-05 12:42:00

Study: 7-Minute Chat with Google Gemini Can Reduce Conspiracy Beliefs

Researchers have discovered that a seven-minute conversation with Google Gemini can effectively reduce people's conspiracy beliefs about current crises. According to a report from The Decoder, the effect is better than static fact-checking pages. Follow-up surveys over several weeks showed that the belief correction lasted and even affected beliefs about completely different events. The study, based on two experiments, indicates that even without verified facts, brief interactions with AI chatbots can produce lasting corrective effects.

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AI clinical n

2026-09-03 22:48:36

AI Clinical Note-Taking Tools May Miss Key Patient Cues, Study Finds

A study has found that AI tools used for clinical note-taking may miss important non-verbal cues such as facial expressions or emotional states. Researchers warn that over-reliance on such tools could affect the quality of diagnosis and treatment, according to a BBC News report.

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crypto

2026-08-09 01:59:08

Only 32%-56% of US Crypto Holders Report Trades, Study Estimates

CNBC has reported on a research paper published in the March issue of the academic journal Review of Accounting Studies. The study estimates that only 32% to 56% of cryptocurrency holders in the United States have declared their transactions to the federal government. The findings highlight the low rate of tax reporting among crypto investors. Separately, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will require brokers to send investors Form 1099-DA starting in the 2025 tax year. The form will summarize an investor's total proceeds from digital asset transactions. Accountants say that calculating taxes on digital assets has always been extremely complicated, often much harder than doing so for traditional financial instruments like stocks and bonds. The complexity of crypto tax computation is widely noted by accounting professionals.

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crypto press

2026-07-23 15:50:16

Over 60% of Crypto Press Releases Linked to High-Risk or Scam Projects, Study Finds

A Chainstory report analyzing 2,893 crypto press releases found over 60% came from projects with red flags: anonymous teams, unrealistic claims, or outright scams. Press release wires help bypass editorial filters, creating a false sense of legitimacy.

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cryptocurrenc

2026-07-10 03:52:13

Crypto Tattoo Searches Surge 222% as Bitcoin Ink Dominates Trend

A new study reveals searches for crypto-related tattoos jumped 222% in the past year, with Bitcoin-themed ink leading both Google and Instagram trends while Ethereum lags behind.

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