UK competition watchdog has ‘real concerns’ over big tech AI dominance
Big tech's dominance of the rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) market is a matter of "real concern", the competition regulator has warned. Read more
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AI is now helping students write millions of K12 and college papers
How much writing is AI doing for students in K12 and college? While it may be impossible to nail down an exact number, new data released this week from one of the leading AI detector tools shows few students are using artificial intelligence to write entire papers—but many of them are using the rapidly advancing technology. Read more
Two top universities deny cat abuser admission to postgraduate programs
A postgraduate candidate with a history of abusing cats was rejected by two top Chinese universities, sparking discussions recently on the importance of moral assessment during the admission process. Read more
Japan’s scientists struggle to share research despite policy push
With general public’s trust in science reaching new highs, researchers want more help to communicate their findings Read more
Mayo Clinic argues it has legal right to punish professors for voicing unpopular opinions
The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is asking a judge to dismiss three of five claims lodged by a professor suing the school, arguing it has no legal and contractual obligation to protect its faculty’s academic freedom and freedom of speech. Read more
Biden moves back on the offensive on student loans, targets “runaway interest”
U.S. President Joe Biden is following through with a plan B to successfully alleviate the country’s student loan crisis, pivoting away from blanket relief for all borrowers to focus on those struggling with growing balances. Read more
The scientists learning to speak whale
In a world-first, scientists had a "conversation" with a whale. Now, researchers are trying to find out what they are actually saying. Read more
Virtual Coffee, Ice Cream Shops Help Students Learn Business
Business schools are moving beyond case studies or site visits and utilizing virtual reality in classrooms to help students master supply chain management. Read more
India’s innovation nation dream is becoming reality
India’s surge in patent applications and awards resembles China’s pathway towards becoming a knowledge economy, says Pushkar Read more
Tall tales but no dessert: the storyteller of Karachi and his ice-cream cart library
In a country where 77% of 10-year-olds are illiterate, a reading scheme in Pakistan is reaching thousands of children in slums Read more
