This paper presents a conceptual framework for the design of personalized persuasive conversational agents to support positive behavior change. This paper leverages key theoretical models to ...

Most DUI offenders self-correct, but repeat offenders require targeted screening, assessment, and treatment to address underlying substance use and behavioral causes of reoffending. Applying treatment ...

Behavior is at the heart of nearly every challenge in the workplace, from leadership and fair decisions to high performance and AI adoption. But how should organizations go about influencing behavior?

On May 10, 2024, a John Deere dealer sent out a strange press release. “Please be advised that there is significant solar flare and space weather activity,” it read. The company, a maker of tractors ...

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Statistical models predict stock trends using historical data and mathematical equations. Common statistical models include regression, time series, and risk assessment tools. Effective use depends on ...

Chances are, you’ve seen clicks to your website from organic search results decline since about May 2024—when AI Overviews launched. Large language model optimization (LLMO), a set of tactics for ...

In 1936, the psychologist Kurt Lewin proposed a deceptively simple idea: Behavior is a function of the person and their environment. He even gave it an equation: B = f(P, E). Your actions are shaped ...

A massive two-year study reveals fitness apps can help people take more steps, but the improvements are modest and uneven—raising big questions about who benefits most and how to make digital health ...

Several frontier AI models show signs of scheming. Anti-scheming training reduced misbehavior in some models. Models know they're being tested, which complicates results. New joint safety testing from ...

Introduction Diets high in ultraprocessed food (UPF) are associated with poor health outcomes and weight gain. Healthcare workers are particularly at risk of consuming diets high in UPF due to erratic ...