Artificial intelligence, fundamental motives, and evolutionary mismatch

Publication Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

5-2025

Abstract

In recent years, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and psychology has garnered unprecedented attention, particularly following the advent of generative AI tools in 2022. These tools, capable of producing human-like text, images, and even deepening our understanding of cognitive processes, have not only captured the public imagination but also sparked new concerns and debates within the psychological community. While AI has been a subject of research for decades, the emergence of its generative capabilities has truly thrust AI into the spotlight. This article explores how these advancements are reshaping our understanding of human cognition and behavior, as well as their potential implications for psychological practice and research. Through a critical examination of current AI technologies and their psychological impacts, we aimed to bridge the gap between technological innovation and the intricate workings of the human mind.

Keywords

evolutionary mismatch, artificial intelligence, human–artificial intelligence interaction, fundamental motives

Discipline

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Psychology

Research Areas

Psychology

Publication

Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences

First Page

1

Last Page

22

ISSN

2330-2925

Identifier

10.1037/ebs0000379

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Comments

student pub

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1037/ebs0000379

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