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AI chatbots affirm false claims, impact varies by user expertise · 4 sources tracked
A recent study published in Scientific Reports reveals that large language models can be susceptible to misinformation, sometimes affirming false statements when repeatedly presented. While most models eventually correc…
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Stanford economists warn California billionaire tax could cost state $39 billion
Stanford economists Benjamin Jaros and Joshua Rauh have warned that California's proposed Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, could result in a net loss for the state. Their analysis, published by the Nat…
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AI's employment impact debated; LLM confidence scoring questioned
A recent NBER survey of 9,000 executives indicates that AI has had no net impact on company employment over the past three years. The majority of these executives anticipate a similar lack of significant net change in e…
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Cloudflare unveils new AI extraction models; Apple faces ongoing patent dispute
Cloudflare has introduced Clairic, a new class of extraction models within its System One framework. This development aims to enhance the capabilities of AI in processing and extracting information. Separately, a patent…
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AI exposure linked to longer work hours and less leisure, study finds
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that increased exposure to artificial intelligence in the workplace is linked to longer working hours and decreased leisure time. This effect is particul…
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LLMs can check research correctness but not significance, study finds
A new study published on arXiv explores the effectiveness of Large Language Models (LLMs) in the peer-review process for finance and accounting journals. Researchers found that GPT-4o and GPT-5 could accurately assess t…
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Norway's Wealth Tax Impact on Entrepreneurs Studied by NBER
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research examines the effects of Norway's wealth tax on entrepreneurial activity. The study, titled "Taxing Entrepreneurial Wealth: Evidence from Norway, 2021–202…
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AI boosts patent drafting quality but learning effects differ by seniority · 1 source tracked
A three-month randomized controlled trial involving patent attorneys revealed that while AI tools consistently improve work quality, their impact on on-the-job learning varies by seniority. Senior lawyers using AI demon…
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Job-hopping pay premium shrinks, hitting Gen Z the hardest
Job-hopping, once a reliable method for significant salary increases, is now yielding much smaller pay bumps for workers, particularly impacting Gen Z. The current labor market, characterized by employers holding more p…
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Singapore police investigate 8 public officers over property deals near MRT stations
Eight public service officers in Singapore have been referred to the police following a review of their property transactions. The review, initiated after a working paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research, foc…
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Carrier pigeon internet packet up for auction; World Bank aid siphoned into crypto
A packet sent using RFC 1149, which transmits data over carrier pigeons, is being auctioned by Christie's. Separately, a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that between 2% and 6% of foreign a…
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AI's impact on work and existential risks debated by NBER and UN Human Rights Chief
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research explores the impact of automation on the meaning of work, suggesting that while jobs may be replaceable, employment can persist. Separately, the UN High …
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Europe's resistance to air conditioning despite rising heat deaths
Air conditioning is being discouraged in Europe through various regulations, despite its proven effectiveness in reducing heat-related deaths. While heat waves cause significant mortality across the continent, many Euro…
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GLP-1 Drugs Boost Women's Employment More Than College Degrees, Study Finds
A study from Harvard University, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have a greater impact on increasing women's employment rates than obtaining …
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Chinese universities lead critical tech innovation, outpacing US counterparts · 1 source tracked
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, co-authored by Harvard Business School's Josh Lerner, reveals that Chinese universities are driving innovation in critical technologies, accounting for over a q…
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NBER Paper to Analyze Long-Term H-1B Visa Economic Effects
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, set for July 2026, will examine the long-term economic impacts of the H-1B visa program in the United States. The research aims to provide a comprehensi…
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Commuting to become extinct by 2040, says workspace CEO
Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, predicts that commuting will become obsolete by 2040, with younger generations viewing the concept as archaic. He believes that the future of work is flexible and distributed, enabled by technolo…
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Companies tap retired CEOs amid succession planning crisis
Companies are increasingly turning to retired CEOs to fill leadership gaps as internal succession pipelines become depleted. This trend is driven by executives staying in their roles longer, leading to potential success…
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Women now outnumber men in US workforce as stay-at-home boyfriend trend grows
For the first time in early 2026, women have outnumbered men in the U.S. workforce, a trend that economists believe is more permanent than previous instances. This shift is characterized by a decline in male labor force…
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LLMs boost developer code output 17x but release impact is smaller
A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) analyzed over 100,000 developers and found that Large Language Models (LLMs) significantly increase code output, with developers writing 17.3 times more lines o…