The development of AI to function as communicators (ie, conversational agents), has
opened the opportunity to rethink AI's place within people's social worlds, and the process of …

Gratitude is a moral emotion that demonstrates our appreciation of altruism. In psychology,
feeling grateful is linked to an increase in well-being, yet there is a lack of HCI research on if …

This chapter argues that social media robots, more commonly known as “bots,” are
becoming a formative tool of online radicalization. Besides pushing targeted and …

This study examines the existing role and prospects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mental
health therapy, evaluating whether AI can augment or supplant human counselors. This …

This chapter is a critical and ethical examination of the evolving landscape of artificial
intelligence (AI) conversational interfaces, including chatbots as well as large language …

Due to the increasing demands of today's fast-paced world, mental health concerns are on
the rise, which necessitates innovative approaches to provide support to those in need …

Throughout the centuries humanity has shown huge interest in spectacular displays of
violence. From the real-world rituals of lethal combat sports of the Roman arena to medieval …

Mental health issues such as psychological distress are widespread among university
students throughout the world, including South Africa. Chatbot mental health apps such as …