A new survey by the plagiarism-detection firm Copyleaks shows that nearly all students have used AI at least once for their coursework and a majority are using it more than ever.
Former NotebookLM devs’ new app, Huxe, taps audio to help you with news and research
Google’s NotebookLM inspired three of its original developers to create Huxe, an audio-first app that generates AI-hosted podcasts to help users explore topics. The startup has raised $4.6M in funding and is now publicly available on iOS and Android.
19 AI-infused apps that prove NPUs are already changing how we work
With Intel’s Core Ultra and AMD’s Ryzen AI chips integrating NPUs, more apps now run AI tasks locally, making them faster and more energy-efficient. This shift delivers quicker responses, offline functionality, and new automation options, improving both everyday and professional …
As AI tools reshape education, schools struggle with how to draw the line on cheating
AI use among students is so widespread that take-home tests and essays are increasingly seen as obsolete, with teachers assuming outside work is “AI’ed.”
This shift is forcing schools to rethink traditional teaching and assessment methods amid rising concerns over …
I tried 6 open-source note-taking apps so you don’t have to
Open-source note-taking apps offer transparency, flexibility, and full data ownership, often for free and with strong community support. They also provide greater privacy and customization, making them strong alternatives to closed-source tools like Evernote or Notion.
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-open-source-note-taking-apps-compared…
AI Can Generate Code. Is That a Threat to Computer Science Education?
Some of Julie York’s high school computer science students are worried about what generative artificial intelligence will mean for future careers in the tech industry. If generative AI can code, then what is left for them to do? Will those …
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
AI use among students is so widespread that take-home essays and tests are becoming obsolete, pushing schools to rethink decades-old teaching and assessment methods. Educators are shifting to in-class writing, verbal exams, and AI-integrated lessons, while universities draft clearer policies …
I installed a Windows mod tool and it fixes almost everything wrong with Windows 11
Windows 11 brings useful updates like revamped File Explorer, Notepad, and Phone Link, but removes long-standing customization options for the Start menu, taskbar, and more. Thankfully, tools like Windhawk let users restore flexibility and fix Microsoft’s design limitations.
https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-mod-windhawk-fixes-issues…
I Tested AI ‘Humanizers’ to See How Well They Actually Disguise AI Writing
AI “humanizer” tools are supposed to defeat AI detectors so your chatbot-generated stuff passes muster. But do they work?
Microsoft’s Office apps now have free Copilot Chat features
Microsoft 365 users are getting a new Copilot Chat sidebar in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
https://www.theverge.com/news/778272/microsoft-office-free-copilot-ai-features-copilot-chat…
Firefox for iOS will summarize web pages when you shake your iPhone
Mozilla has announced a new feature for Firefox on iOS. The browser will summarize web pages when you shake your iPhone, yes it uses AI for this.
I finally found a way to convert files offline, and it’s surprisingly easy
Free online file converters are often unreliable, filled with pop-ups, size limits, and even security risks flagged by the FBI. VERT.sh offers a safer alternative — an open-source, fast, and private converter that runs directly in your browser.
https://www.makeuseof.com/i-finally-found-a-way-to-convert-files-offline-and-its-surprisingly-easy…
Humans and Machines Learn Differently
How do humans manage to adapt to completely new situations and why do machines so often struggle with this? This central question is explored by researchers from cognitive science and artificial intelligence (AI) in a joint article published in the …
Is AI Good for Students? Here’s Why Many Educators Doubt It
Even as their personal use of AI has increased, educators have mixed feelings about drawing on the technology in their classrooms. AI chatbots can drastically ease teachers’ workloads in some areas, but they also allow students to essentially bypass learning …
I Got an AI to Impersonate Me and Teach Me My Own Course. Here’s What I Learned About the Future of Education
I asked an AI agent to play the role of me, an Oxford lecturer on media and AI, and teach me a personal master’s course, based entirely on my own work.