University of Chicago
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- 2026-09-16 regulatory The University of Chicago's Social Sciences Division has banned the use of AI and other technologies in its core curriculum. source
- 2026-08-28 regulatory The University of Chicago's Social Sciences Division has banned the use of AI in core courses. source
- 2026-05-22 research_milestone Researchers developed a stretchable AI patch for real-time cardiac arrhythmia detection. source
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University of Chicago bans AI in social sciences core courses
The University of Chicago's Social Sciences Division has implemented a ban on the use of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies in its core curriculum. This decision aims to ensure students develop foun…
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US 'Everywhere Millionaires' Hold Vast Wealth, Influence Politics
Economists Eric Zwick, Owen Zidar, and Danny Yagan have identified a significant class of wealthy individuals in the U.S. who are not the widely recognized billionaires but rather owners of closely held operating busine…
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University AI ban misses critical thinking goal, author argues
The University of Chicago's approach to restricting AI in social science classrooms is misguided, according to a dev.to article. The author argues that the focus should shift from preventing AI use to teaching students …
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Glaze and Nightshade tools protect art from AI scraping
Glaze and Nightshade are free tools designed to protect visual artwork from AI scraping. Developed by researchers at the University of Chicago, these tools aim to give artists more control over how their work is used in…
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Unrelated news: Air quality monitors and DOGE affiliate's credit request
This cluster contains two unrelated news items. The first discusses WIRED's recommendations for the best indoor and outdoor air quality monitors for 2026, highlighting their ability to provide environmental insights and…
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David Booth: AI won't change stock market pricing mechanisms
David Booth, a prominent investor, argues that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a significant technological leap akin to the transition from ice blocks to refrigerators, it will not fundamentally alter how …
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UChicago bans AI in core courses to foster independent thought
The University of Chicago's Social Sciences Division has decided to ban the use of AI tools in its core courses. This decision aims to encourage students to engage in independent reading, critical thinking, and meaningf…
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Flock Safety CEO apologizes amid backlash over police misuse of cameras
Flock Safety is facing significant backlash due to the misuse of its license plate readers by law enforcement, with activists calling for vandalism against the cameras. CEO Joshua Safdie has apologized for the improper …
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AI chatbots may worsen loneliness despite perceived conversational enjoyment
A recent study involving over 12,000 French adults found that while interacting with AI chatbots can make conversations feel more enjoyable, it may paradoxically increase feelings of loneliness and decrease life satisfa…
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Professor warns against AI toys for children
Dana L. Suskind, a professor at the University of Chicago, has authored a book cautioning against the use of AI-powered toys for children. She argues that these AI companions are a poor substitute for human interaction …
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Americans' happiness plummets post-pandemic, widening marital divide
Americans' self-reported happiness has significantly declined since the pandemic, reaching unprecedented lows. Economist Sam Peltzman notes that this drop disproportionately affected high-income, college-educated indivi…
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AI wearables spark privacy fears, prompting development of countermeasures
The increasing prevalence of AI-enabled wearable devices capable of constant recording is raising concerns about personal privacy. Companies like Deveillance are developing countermeasures, such as the Spectre I device,…
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AI bias shifts with prompt framing, new study finds
A new study from Enkrypt AI Research Labs reveals that AI bias is not a static issue but rather shifts depending on how prompts are framed. The research, which audited seven large language models using 45,000 prompts ac…
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Fields Medalists Decline AI Research Pivot Amid Automation Fears
Three of the four recipients of the 2026 Fields Medal have publicly stated they will not be shifting their research focus to artificial intelligence. This decision comes despite concerns that their mathematical roles co…
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College students' reading skills decline, prompting calls for renewed focus on full texts
College students are increasingly struggling with reading comprehension and finishing entire books, according to a humanities professor at Amherst College. Surveys indicate a significant decline in the number of full bo…
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Trump administration proposes $200B overhaul to revive 'gentleman scientist' era with AI
The Trump administration has proposed a significant overhaul of the scientific research landscape, aiming to revive the era of the "gentleman scientist." A new White House report, "Science: A New Golden Age," advocates …
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AI models solve math problems but lack explanatory reasoning
Current AI models struggle to explain the reasoning behind their mathematical solutions, providing the 'how' but not the 'why.' This limitation was highlighted by mathematician Akhil Mathew of the University of Chicago,…
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AI cracks century-old Jacobian conjecture, sparking awe and unease
An AI model has solved the Jacobian conjecture, a mathematical problem that has stumped mathematicians since 1939. Levant Alpöge, an employee at Anthropic, announced the breakthrough, which has garnered significant atte…
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AI hiring tools develop stronger biases than humans, study finds · 7 sources tracked
New research indicates that AI systems used in hiring processes may develop and exhibit more severe biases than humans. Studies show that large language models, when tasked with simulated hiring scenarios, can quickly f…
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First atmosphere detected on habitable-zone rocky exoplanet LHS 1140-b
Astronomers have detected an atmosphere around the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140-b, marking a significant breakthrough in the search for extraterrestrial life. This is the first time an atmosphere has been confirmed on a roc…