Human-AI interactions are well understood in terms of trust and companionship. However, the role of attachment and experiences in such relationships is not entirely clear. In a new breakthrough, researchers from Waseda University have devised a novel self-report scale and highlighted the concepts of attachment anxiety and avoidance toward AI. Their work is expected to serve as a guideline to further explore human-AI relationships and incorporate ethical considerations in AI design.

The Nursing and Health Promotion research group examined the urban design of three Bilbao neighbourhoods from the perspective of their inhabitants for the purpose of detecting which elements hamper and which encourage physical activity. The participatory study detected that the availability and quality of green areas, multi-purpose facilities and pedestrian spaces are key elements in making the population active.