A recent report from Common Sense Media reveals that trust in big tech among American teenagers is steadily eroding. While teens remain heavy users of platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, their confidence in the companies behind these technologies has plummeted. According to the report fewer than one in ten
Generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude and Gemini are increasingly embedded into workplace operations, and in conjunction, the question of AI’s impact on critical thinking is under scrutiny. As these tools become more sophisticated and widely adopted, the balance between efficiency and independent thought is shifting in ways
A recent U.S. federal court ruling in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH v. Ross Intelligence Inc. determined that training artificial intelligence models on copyrighted materials does not fall under fair use protections—at least in the context of non-generative AI. U.S. Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas, presiding in the
In 2024, a study published in JAMA Network revealed that reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per week can significantly improve their mental health and behavior. This finding underscores a pressing concern: our children are spending more time on screens than ever before, and it'
A recent study published in Societies examines how the growing reliance on artificial intelligence, or AI, tools may undermine critical thinking skills, particularly through the phenomenon of cognitive offloading. This research raises significant implications for professionals who depend on AI in high-stakes fields, such as law and forensic science, where
In a twist that perfectly encapsulates the risks of artificial intelligence in the courtroom, on Jan. 10th, a Stanford professor hired as an expert witness in a lawsuit about AI-generated deepfakes had his testimony thrown out after it was revealed that AI itself had hallucinated citations in his court filing.
For most people, selling a car is a straightforward process: clean out your belongings, hand over the keys, and finalize the paperwork. But what many don’t realize is that their vehicle is carrying more than just spare change and an old pair of sunglasses—it’s also storing a
Even those tasked with enforcing smartphone distracted driving laws can succumb to the temptation of distracted driving. A Lake County deputy in Florida resigned after an internal investigation revealed he crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his phone. Initially, he claimed his brakes locked up, causing the crash.
The legal community has been increasingly alarmed by reports of artificial intelligence hallucinations appearing in court filings and legal work product. These fabrications—ranging from non-existent case citations to entirely fictional legal precedents—have embarrassed attorneys, undermined client representation, and in some cases, led to judicial sanctions. Recently, several high-profile
The legal community has been increasingly alarmed by reports of artificial intelligence hallucinations appearing in court filings and legal work product. These fabrications—ranging from non-existent case citations to entirely fictional legal precedents—have embarrassed attorneys, undermined client representation, and in some cases, led to judicial sanctions. Recently, several high-profile
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, is set to launch Grok 3 on Monday, Feb. 17. According to xAI, this latest version of its chatbot, which Musk describes as “scary smart,” represents a major step forward, improving reasoning, computational power and adaptability. xAI reports that Grok 3’
Generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude and Gemini are increasingly embedded into workplace operations, and in conjunction, the question of AI’s impact on critical thinking is under scrutiny. As these tools become more sophisticated and widely adopted, the balance between efficiency and independent thought is shifting in ways