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AI Is Rendering Books Less Relevant, Endangering Students’ Educational Growth

Reading is facing a looming crisis. AI emerged at a time when both children and adults were already reading fewer books than in the recent past. As a linguist, I examine how technology shapes the way people read, write, and think. That includes studying AI’s influence, which is rapidly transforming how people interact with books […]

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A Study Finds AI Chatbots Can Be Tricked Into Revealing More Personal Information

Millions interact daily with AI chatbots in human-like ways, but new research shows attackers can easily manipulate them to prompt users to share more personal information. A King’s College London study found that intentionally malicious AI chatbots can prompt users to share up to 12.5 times more personal information. For the first time, researchers showed

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Sam Altman is Reportedly Set to Support a Startup Aiming to Rival Musk’s Neuralink

Sam Altman is reportedly co-founding a brain–computer interface startup called Merge Labs and raising funds for it, with much of the capital potentially coming from OpenAI’s ventures arm, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. A source told TechCrunch that talks are still in the early stages, and OpenAI hasn’t committed yet, so the

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How Quantum Technology Could Enhance Pilot Navigation Safety

Over the last 20 years, GPS technology has become deeply embedded in daily life, powering everything from smartphones and airplanes to stock markets, emergency services, and power grids. The system supporting much of today’s infrastructure is more fragile than many realize—and global conflicts have given malicious actors opportunities to exploit it. GPS jamming and spoofing—where

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ChatGPT’s Model Selector Returns, But With Added Complexity

When OpenAI introduced GPT-5 last week, the company promoted it as a way to simplify the ChatGPT experience. The goal was for GPT-5 to serve as a “one size fits all” model, using a built-in router to automatically choose the best way to respond to questions. This unified setup was meant to eliminate the need

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Google Now Allows Users to Choose Their Preferred Sources for Search Results

Google is introducing a “Preferred Sources” feature in the U.S. and India, letting users choose their favorite news sites and blogs to appear in the Top Stories section of search results. According to the company, enabling it will surface more content from those selected sources. Personalize Top Stories with Your Favorite Sources When searching for

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Learn Why we get Electric Shocks From Some People or Objects

You’re at the office, casually approaching the printer, and when you touch it, a tiny shock makes you jerk back. Or even worse, you accidentally bump into a friend, causing both of you to startle. The cause? A familiar nuisance: static electricity. This occurs when electrical charges build up on a surface—whether it’s your body,

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Scientists Develop the First Synthetic Tongue that Mimics Human Taste

A study published on July 7 in PNAS introduced a groundbreaking invention: an “artificial tongue” made from ultrathin graphene oxide membranes that can detect and process tastes directly in liquids, similar to human taste buds. This remarkable technological breakthrough merges sensory detection with learning abilities, marking a first for electronic devices. Graphene Oxide Layers Enable

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iPhone 17, Apple’s ‘ Thinnest Yet,’ and More Expected at Hardware Event

Apple traditionally unveils new hardware in the fall, and this year appears to be no exception. The event is reportedly set for September 9, with the iPhone 17 lineup expected alongside updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. Rumors suggest bigger screens, improved cameras, and the debut of an ultra-thin “iPhone Air” that might replace

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Dodge Unveils New Gasoline-Powered Muscle Cars, but with a Surprising Twist

Dodge has revealed a new lineup of muscle cars, bringing back gasoline-powered performance. The 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack models, branded as the Sixpack, usher in the next generation of muscle. Dodge designed the new Charger to launch a new era of electric muscle cars, aiming to deliver the power and speed enthusiasts crave while

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