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Researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain. The truth is a little more complicated

Since ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalized education, or gateways to academic dishonesty?This post was originally […]

AI shows little impact on worker well-being despite self-reported job satisfaction concerns

As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces worldwide, a new study provides early evidence suggesting AI exposure has not, thus far, caused widespread harm to workers’ mental health or job satisfaction. In fact, the data reveals that […]

Technology to enforce teen social media ban is ‘effective,’ trial says. But this is at odds with other evidence

Technologies to enforce the Australian government’s social media ban for under 16s are “private, robust and effective.” That’s according to the preliminary findings of a federal government-commissioned trial that has nearly finished testing them.This post […]

LLMs delve into online debates to create a detailed map of human beliefs

Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the well-known conversational platform ChatGPT, have proved to be very promising for summarizing and generating written texts. However, they could also be interesting […]

‘I was in a semi-breaking-down sort of place’: New study sheds light on the emotional toll for emergency volunteers

In Australia, there are around 235,000 emergency service volunteers who help communities respond and recover after natural disasters and other traumatic events.This post was originally published on this site

Climbing the social ladder: A clear understanding of connections matters more than popularity, study suggests

Climbing the social ladder isn’t simply a matter of popularity. Rather, people in positions of influence are particularly adept at forming “maps” of their social connections, which they navigate to become prominent in their social […]

Expert highlights parents’ key role in helping kids navigate AI challenges

Parenting has never been an easy job. In each generation, it comes with tough conversations on topics ranging from sex and peer pressure to politics and mortality. In the digital age, that list should continue […]

Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations won’t solve the problem

As the end of the 2024–25 financial year nears, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), has launched a new joint fundraising initiative allowing Australians to make tax-deductible donations […]

New Victorian laws will help combat hate speech, but there is still some way to go

Victoria’s landmark anti-vilification laws are a significant step forward for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and anyone discriminated against because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.This post was originally published on this site

Information overload: Smartphones are exposing children to an avalanche of irrelevance

More than 80% of children aged 10 to 12 in the UK own a smartphone, according to a recent report by media watchdog Ofcom. Many people think this is a bad thing: there has been […]