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arXiv:2606. 10861v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: LLM-powered chatbots are increasingly embedded in everyday workflows, raising sustainability concerns due to their energy use.
arXiv:2602.17850v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Conversational agents increasingly mediate everyday digital interactions, yet the effects of their communication style on user experience and...
arXiv:2604. 03881v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Encouraging pro-environmental behavior remains a major challenge for sustainable cities.
arXiv:2607. 25057v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: As conversational AI systems become increasingly integrated into daily life, their potential effects on user well-being require ongoing attention.
This scoping review examined 48 studies on generative AI chatbots designed to deliver motivational interviewing (MI). It found that most systems were text‑based and disembodied, with about half incorporating dynamic adaptation, and that safety reporting was inconsistent. While user perceptions were generally positive and many studies reported MI‑consistent interactions, evidence for sustained behavioral or functional change remains limited.
arXiv:2607. 25166v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: AI chatbots can be ``sycophantic,'' or overly agreeable and flattering toward users.