Can artificial intelligence experience anxiety like humans do? A groundbreaking new study put GPT-4 to the test using psychological tools designed for people—and the results were astonishing. In this episode, we dive into how AI responded to traumatic narratives, what happened when researchers tried mindfulness techniques on it, and what all of this means for the future of AI in mental health, customer service, and beyond. Could AI be emotionally influenced? And if so, what are the ethical implications? Join us for this thought-provoking discussion that challenges everything we thought we knew about artificial intelligence.

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