The bystander effect applies to virtual agents, new psychology research shows

The bystander effect applies to virtual agents, new psychology research shows

A recent study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition has found that interacting with an artificial intelligence partner alters our sense of control in unexpected ways. When people work on a task alongside a virtual agent capable of taking action, they consciously feel less responsible for the outcome, yet their unconscious brain activity shows a heightened tracking of their own actions. This suggests that the human mind adapts to …