Artificial Intelligence, Fundamental Motives, and Evolutionary Mismatch

Lim, Amy J., Yong, Jose C., and Tan, Edison (2025) Artificial Intelligence, Fundamental Motives, and Evolutionary Mismatch. Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences, 20 (1). pp. 53-74.

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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.

Item ID: 88531
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 2330-2933
Keywords: artificial intelligence, evolutionary mismatch, fundamental motives, human–artificial intelligence interaction
Copyright Information: ©2025 The Author(s). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0). This license permits copying and redistributing the work in any medium or format, as well as adapting the material for any purpose, even commercially.
Date Deposited: 12 May 2026 00:43
FoR Codes: 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5202 Biological psychology > 520204 Evolutionary psychological studies @ 100%
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