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  • Chatbots can support behavior change (for those ready to act)

    May 16, 2024 10:45 am by Jodi HeckelResearch
    information sciences doctoral student Michelle Bak (left) and information sciences professor Jessie Chin. Photos courtesy Michelle Bak, Jessie Chin

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    • information sciences doctoral student Michelle Bak (left) and information sciences professor Jessie Chin. Photos courtesy Michelle Bak, Jessie Chin

    Large language model-based chatbots can’t effectively recognize users’ motivation when they'[re hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take action, say U of I researchers.