On October 26, 2026, members of the Psycho-Technology Research Lab participated in the Mind_IL conference, held at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv.
PhD students Michal Isser and David Levine presented posters showcasing their doctoral research, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Tali Gazit
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Michal Isser – When Helpful Feels Worse: The Psychological Paradox of AI-Assisted Expressive Writing Among Adults with ADHD
An experimental study examining AI-assisted expressive writing among adults with ADHD. The findings revealed a psychological paradox: although participants evaluated the AI-assisted writing experience more positively, they also reported higher negative affect immediately afterward.
David Levine – How Rabbis Read Artificial Minds: Psychological Themes in Ultra-Orthodox Responses to Conversational AI (2023–2025)
A qualitative study exploring how Haredi rabbinical authorities perceive conversational AI. The findings highlight concerns about emotional attachment to AI, its influence on independent thinking, and the need for supervision and boundaries in its use.
In addition, Dr. Tali Gazit facilitated a Tea Time Mentorship roundtable discussion on academia in the age of artificial intelligence, encouraging an open exchange about the challenges and opportunities AI presents for academic researchers.