Communication

A Stanford study of fake account networks active during the 2020 elections finds that many were financially motivated, using political content as a lure for clicks and profit.

A Stanford University researcher shares how virtual reality can create meaningful social connections for older adults in care facilities.

Not only are AIs far more agreeable than humans when advising on interpersonal matters, but users also prefer the sycophantic models.

In a new book, Stanford philosopher Krista Lawlor explores how understanding this elusive trait can foster more productive dialogue about what really matters.

Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations. “Listening is more than not talking.”

Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams on the significant communication challenges facing today’s youth, highlighting shared concerns with colleague Rachel Konrad.

“Rage bait” is Oxford’s Word of the Year. What makes anger so appealing?

A new method created by Stanford researchers reduces polarization by downranking antidemocratic and highly partisan posts on X.

Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams shares how to speak with clarity and be an authentic communicator.

While current language models struggle to accurately diagnose children’s speech disorders, new Stanford research suggests fine-tuning has the potential to change the game.