Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom published a study titled "AI assistance reduces persistence and hurts independent performance," showing that while AI tools can improve short‑term task results, they also create a reliance that hurts long‑term cognition. In experiments with hundreds of participants, those who used a GPT‑5‑based chatbot performed better at first but saw a sharp decline in accuracy and perseverance when the tool was withdrawn. The authors warn that widespread AI deployment in education could erode learners’ motivation and creativity. Read more →

College instructors say AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude are turning inboxes into a parade of generic, soulless papers. The writing often repeats prompt keywords, includes factual errors, and lacks the personal voice students usually display. Faculty are adopting detection software and new grading tactics to spot the "Wikipedia voice" and protect academic integrity. Read more →

Artificial intelligence has moved past answering questions to becoming a constant, creative presence online. Students draft essays with large language models, dating apps generate prompts, and new platforms let users turn simple ideas into interactive experiences. The change is less about what AI can produce and more about how people engage with it, turning passive consumption into a loop of participation and creation. Read more →