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Have you seen stories about people falling in love with chatbots? Or people using them as therapists? ❤️📲

Dr Brigitte Viljoen, Clinical Sciences lecturer at AUT and registered psychotherapist, explains why the New Zealand Government needs to put regulations in place to protect the public.
September 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Ever go to the store planning to buy just two things, and walk out with two full bags? Or wondered why your social media feed is full of ads for things you don’t want?

In tomorrow's episode of Research Matters, AUT Senior Lecturer Amy Errmann dives into the psychology of all things shopping.
April 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The anti-Tesla movement has sparked a group called @everyonehateselon.bsky.social, who have created several fake Tesla ads.

But, while these ads are creative, do they change the way we feel about brands such as Tesla?

Hear AUT Lecturer Dan Fastnedge’s expert take on the power of advertising.
April 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Scrolling for news? 🗞 You’re not the only one!

The sixth annual Trust in News report from the AUT research centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy (JMAD) found a significant shift in news consumption patterns with Facebook, Instagram and YouTube among New Zealanders’ most used news sources.
April 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM