Brain organoids (mini-lab-grown brain models) have been shown to successfully replicate key learning and memory processes, proving they are a valid and powerful tool for studying brain function and developing treatments for neurological diseases.

The SpikingBrain project develops a new type of efficient large language model (LLM) that mimics the brain's sparse, event-driven neural activity. Its goal is to match the performance of leading models while being significantly more efficient at processing long texts.

Three common threats to ethical integrity in psychological practice—ethical settling, ethical fading, and ethical drift—can lead psychologists to compromise professional standards, highlighting the need for a proactive "positive ethics" approach focused on self-reflection & intentional actions.

The Hierarchical Reasoning Model (HRM) is a new, brain-inspired AI architecture that performs complex reasoning by using a two-tiered system for abstract planning & detailed computation, achieving high performance with minimal training & without relying on large datasets or explicit prompts.

Training generative AI models, like LLMs, on data that is largely composed of content created by other AI models leads to a phenomenon called "model collapse." Soon, I will post 2 articles on training that prevents model collapse.

AI can offer comfort and companionship, but it cannot replace human connection, accountability, or crisis intervention. And, without proper safeguards, it may unintentionally enable isolation and concealment of suffering, with tragic consequences.

Reflection on power dynamics is vital in cognitive-behavioural and schema therapy for maintaining ethical and effective therapeutic and supervisory relationships. Strategies that help maintain a balance of power include adherence to ethical principles, self-reflection, and regular supervision.

Learning—not decision-making—drives risk-taking behavior, so therapists should focus on how patients learn from gains/losses to effectively address risky choices.

Western psychology’s colonial legacy of “psyimperialism” and “psycolonization” ethically harms BIPOC & Global South communities, making decolonizing therapy an urgent ethical imperative that requires confronting biases, transforming practices, & centering non-Western knowledge & justice.

Mobile health (mHealth) applications have considerable promise for improving healthcare delivery, patient engagement, and health outcomes, but their long-term effectiveness, sustained use, and real-world impact depend on careful evaluation across multiple dimensions.

Anti-intellectualism on social media undermines effective science communication by increasing scientific misconceptions & eroding trust in experts, which collectively reduces public support for & dissemination of scientific information—particularly during crises like the COVID-19.

If they have nothing to hide they have nothing to fear… 📌 California lawmakers just passed SB 627, the “No Secret Police Act,” which would make it illegal for law enforcement to hide their identities while on duty in the state.

WATCH: “Americans, you’re getting shafted.” @drmichaelsays.bsky.social on the obscene medication costs in 🇺🇸 vs. the rest of the world. Our system is broken. #MedicareForAll

Intelligence doesn’t guarantee morality—it might just make you question it more. Higher IQ weakens the influence of moral intuitions.

True moral progress and reconciliation in our fractured society require us to move beyond ideological polarization by rediscovering shared human experiences of wonder, awe, and amazement — which can reconnect us to each other and to something larger than ourselves.

Centaur isn’t just another model — it’s a new kind of computational foundation for cognitive science, capable of unifying predictions across tasks and guiding the next generation of psychological theory. It opens the door to data-driven theory building.

The core message is that while online assessments offer significant benefits, especially in terms of accessibility for rural, remote, or underserved populations, they come with a complex array of unique ethical challenges that cannot be ignored.

Here is an article I wrote that outlines some history, mechanisms, uses, and evolving developments of antipsychotic drugs, with a focus on their implications for psychologists.

To improve decisions (whether in therapy or in life), we must consciously challenge our automatic tendency to repeat the past. This insight empowers both healers and those seeking healing to move beyond autopilot and make more intentional, effective choices.

Profound psychedelic experiences can expand a person’s moral perspective — making them more inclusive, empathetic, and attuned to values beyond the self — and this expansion is closely tied to feelings of awe, ego dissolution, and mystical insight during the experience.

This article presents an overview of human trafficking and how psychology can assist in understanding various aspects of trafficking. It describes how psychology is well-positioned to help prevent, recognize, and support the elimination of human trafficking.

Precarity is not an just economic or social condition, but a deeply psychological & structural experience shaped by inequality, uncertainty, & alienation. It requires more than diagnosing symptoms: it demands confronting root causes & empowering ppl & communities to resist, adapt, & transform.

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AI models can unconsciously inherit hidden behavioral traits from other models through subtle, imperceptible patterns in their outputs, meaning that simply filtering explicit content is not enough to ensure safe and aligned AI development.

Documentation in healthcare isn't just paperwork—it's a critical safety measure that protects both providers and patients. While it may feel burdensome, thorough documentation prevents legal complications, ensures continuity of care, and upholds professional standards. Nice quick refresher.

Even small, targeted changes to an AI model—such as fine-tuning it for a narrow unethical task—can lead to widespread and unexpected misbehavior across unrelated domains. "Teach a model to lie in one domain, and it may learn to deceive everywhere."

Sustainable clinical competence and wellness require not only individual self-care but also a collaborative, communitarian approach involving mutual support and honest peer feedback to overcome inherent biases in self-assessment and prevent burnout.

The therapeutic relationship, though professional, carries profound emotional weight for patients, and therapists have an ethical and human responsibility to honor that bond by preparing for unforeseen circumstances, including extended absence & death.

As AI becomes deeply embedded in human experience, we must proactively design safeguards—centered on user agency, clinical insight, and collaborative input—to ensure these powerful technologies support, rather than undermine, mental well-being, especially for those most at risk.

Separated men face a significantly higher risk of suicide compared to married men—nearly five times as likely—and twice as likely as divorced men. This suggests the immediate post-separation period is a critical window of vulnerability.

Trustworthy AI in healthcare requires more than technical advancements-it demands robust ethical safeguards, proactive regulation, and continuous collaboration. By adopting the recommended roadmap, stakeholders can foster responsible innovation & improve patient outcomes in AI-driven healthcare.

Imagine if Biden showed up with this…..

AI ethics should prioritize moral preservation—respecting and integrating established social norms, values, and practices—over the pursuit of moral innovation or treating AI as an entirely new ethical frontier.

Technology in caregiving—specifically socially assistive robots (SARs)—should not merely aim to improve efficiency or reduce workload, but should be designed to support and enhance the meaningfulness of care work.

With great personalization comes great persuasive power; and the need for great responsibility. Given that there are few regulations & laws, this study suggests humans can be fairly easily manipulated by LLMs. Stay safe out there.

We often choose inefficient paths simply because we're reluctant to "undo" progress we've already made - even when starting over or backtracking would actually get us to our goal faster. Yet another human bias (relevant to therapy).

The study calls for psychologists to enhance their understanding of data-related ethical issues & recommends updates to the Canadian Code of Ethics to address them. Ethical guidance should extend beyond research use to include the ways data connects psychologists with corporations and governments.

🚨🚨🚨🚨The investigation revealed that Meta's AI chatbot guidelines permitted potentially harmful interactions, such as "romantic or sensual" conversations with children, the dissemination of false medical information, and the generation of racially insensitive content.

This isn’t just a scientific breakthrough. It’s a mirror. It reflects our ingenuity and our hubris. Our desire to understand the mind and our willingness to try to recreate it without fully understanding the consequences. We are building minds without knowing what consciousness is.

Patterns of increasing or high addictive screen use among youth, particularly with social media, mobile phones, & video games, significantly increase the risk of suicidal thoughts & behaviors. Targeted interventions to protect youth mental health are needed.

Psychologists have an ethical obligation to advocate for policies that protect mental health & human rights. Their professional duty extends beyond the clinical setting & into the public sphere, especially when they witness harm, possess relevant expertise, or are in a position to create change.

While digital health interventions appear effective for several mental health disorders, the current evidence base is too weak and inconsistent to support widespread clinical adoption without further high-quality, targeted research.

To engage someone’s moral beliefs, recognize they’re woven into their identity—not just facts or group norms. This underscores the need for empathy and respectful dialogue. Arguing morality (as politics) online is useless, but a winning strategy to keep us divided.

Illinois has enacted the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, banning the use of AI in therapy or psychotherapy unless supervised by licensed clinicians. The law allows AI for administrative & support functions but prohibits its use in direct therapeutic decision-making.

Compassionate innovation requires not just technological advancement, but ethical vigilance and systemic care for the most vulnerable. We must act responsibly & collaboratively across healthcare, technology development, & policy to ensure these powerful tools are designed & used safely.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just political or corporate trends—they are evidence-based drivers of innovation, economic growth, & psychological well-being, & they are essential for building fairer, healthier communities despite ongoing social & political resistance.

Even though LLMs can sound thoughtful & impartial, their moral decisions are shaped by hidden biases from their training & fine-tuning, meaning that relying on them uncritically for guidance can reinforce or introduce flawed reasoning.

Even seemingly fair and value-aligned LLMs can harbor deep-seated, implicit biases mirroring societal stereotypes, which can be revealed through psychologically inspired, behavior-based testing methods despite limited access to internal systems.

AI explanations can paradoxically weaken human oversight by making people more compliant with AI recommendations rather than strengthening their independent judgment, especially under cognitive pressure.