The study develops a GenAI-specific literacy framework for education, identifying five key competencies: understanding, applying, evaluating, ethical use, and attitudes toward GenAI. It finds students moderately informed but struggling with prompt design and critical evaluation, highlighting the need for ethics, …
OpenAI Launches the AI Browser War
ChatGPT has broken out of the chatbot. On Tuesday, OpenAI announced that it is launching a web browser called ChatGPT Atlas, which it says will reimagine the browsing experience from the ground up, now built around a chat-based experience for …
AI language models killed the Turing test: do we even need a replacement?
Chatbots now ace the mathematician’s famous imitation game, but imitation never equalled intelligence.
Don’t let your PC suffer—run these Windows commands regularly
Over time, even powerful PCs can slow down without proper maintenance. Fortunately, Windows includes built-in tools to help keep your system stable and efficient with minimal effort.
https://www.makeuseof.com/run-these-useful-windows-pc-maintenance-commands-regularly…
Open education principles: Resisting the metrics of AI black boxes
As AI tightens its corporate grip, education risks deepening divides. Openness, not black-box metrics, offers a path to equity, transparency, and shared progress.
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/open-education-principles-resisting-metrics-ai-black-boxes…
On the essay in a time of GenAI
The essay is in crisis as generative AI undermines its legitimacy as a measure of learning. Instead of abandoning it, the paper argues for redefining the essay as an exploratory process rather than a fixed product, aligning assessment with its …
10 Best AI Courses in 2025: Programs That Bridge Theory and Real-World Application
AI education is evolving from theory to practice, emphasizing real-world problem-solving, mentorship, and creativity. Programs now focus on helping everyone, from beginners to business leaders, apply AI knowledge effectively and ethically.
12 of the Best Methods for Studying so You Actually Retain the Information
Studying effectively means going beyond cramming to truly retain knowledge for the long term. Writing notes by hand remains one of the best ways to boost memory and understanding.
Start learning all things AI on the new Google Skills
For over 20 years, Google has expanded digital capacity worldwide, and now with the surge in AI demand, they’re launching Google Skills, a unified platform offering nearly 3,000 courses, labs, and credentials from Google Cloud, DeepMind, Grow with Google, and …
AI-powered textbooks fail to make the grade in South Korea
South Korea’s AI learning program was rolled back after just four months following a backlash from teachers, students, and parents, underlining the challenges in embedding the technology in education.
Universities can turn AI from a threat to an opportunity by teaching critical thinking
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are transforming university work, prompting concerns about plagiarism but also exposing the limits of rote, memorization-based assessment. Researchers argue universities should shift toward teaching students to critically evaluate and analyze AI-generated content—a key …
Microsoft just pulled the plug on Windows 10—what happens to your computer now?
As of October 15, 2025, Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, affecting hundreds of millions of PCs. Unlike past upgrades, moving to Windows 11 is harder due to stricter hardware requirements, leaving many users with outdated, unsupported systems.…
Here’s What Worries Us Most About AI, Even as We Use It More and More
A Deloitte survey shows that while over half of Americans now use generative AI, 69% worry innovation is moving too fast and that tech companies ignore risks, especially around privacy and security. Despite rising usage and paid subscriptions, most users …
The ‘123’ Method Can Help You Better Recall What You’ve Studied
Effective studying requires simple, research-based strategies that enhance memory without overcomplicating the process. The “123” method achieves this balance, making learning both efficient and sustainable.
Is AI Conscious? A Primer on the Myths and Confusions Driving the Debate
The rapid evolution of AI raises urgent philosophical and scientific questions about whether, and under what conditions, machines might be conscious. As LLMs and neuromorphic systems display traits of agency and self-directed behavior, researchers face growing pressure to define consciousness …