17.11.2025
PhD candidate Yong-Joon Thoo presented two peer-reviewed publications at ACM ASSETS 2025 and ACM SUI 2025, introducing new shared augmented reality approaches designed to support low-vision rehabilitation…
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New conference papers
Three contributions at Conversations 2025
13.11.2025
Three peer reviewed research papers about GenAI methodology and synthetic relationships were presented.
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Happy event
Happy @ Uni Fribourg? Exploring Digital Tools for Mental Health: From Apps to AI Companions
30.10.2025
Marisa Tschopp and Simon Ruffieux from Human-IST invite students to examine how digital technologies, from mental health apps to AI-based companions, are shaping emotional support and well-being.
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17.10.2025
A new special issue of Big Data & Society, co-edited by Prof. Jobin, examines how Artificial Intelligence becomes controversial and critically analyses the dynamics and implications of AI controversies.
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15.10.2025
Dr. Marisa Tschopp, together with ethicist Cornelia Diethelm and philosopher Nick Boström, explores the rise of AI companions and what it reveals about human needs for connection, intimacy, and emotional…
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European Epicur Lecture
What are the threats of human-chatbot relationships?
13.10.2025
Jascha Bareis gave a guest lecture in the European Epicur Alliance.
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Interview Spiegel
Spiegel Expert Interview: Chatbots, Relationships, Online Dating
12.10.2025
More and more people are turning to AI for all kindgs of social and psychological challenges. In an article by SPIEGEL, Dr. Marisa Tschopp highlights both the potential and the risks of this development.
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Interview Blick
Interview with Dr. Marisa Tschopp in Blick.ch
08.10.2025
Dr. Marisa Tschopp in Blick: On the Psychological Risks of Romantic Relationships With AI Chatbots
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New research network
Marisa Tschopp is part of HAITeC (critical human-AI teaming)
01.10.2025
Dr. Marisa Tschopp participated in officially launching the new HAITeC Network at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, which aims at critically explore the meaning, implications,…
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