AI Empathy News and Research Updates

Follow the latest research findings, publications, talks, events, collaborations, and media appearances from the AI Empathy Lab. This page brings together updates from our international team working across AI empathy, human-AI interaction, voice technology, and consumer behavior.

Aug 2026

The AI Empathy Lab's new home on the web

aiempathylab.com launches with our research programme, working papers, and the team behind them.

Lab

Jun 2026

AI Empathy Index announced

A recurring, research-grade benchmark of empathic capability in leading AI assistants and companions.

Announcement

Apr 2026

Book chapter published: AI with a Conscience

Published by Springer Nature in the International Conference on Sustainability and Innovation Processes and Systems proceedings.

Publication