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Metaphorical perceptions of secondary school students regarding the concept of generative artificial intelligence.

UNLABELLED: The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT, into educational contexts has raised important questions regarding how adolescents conceptualize and make sense of these technologies. Understanding students' perceptions is essential for developi

May 26, 2026

Sweet & Bitter AI Ethics

A lifecycle governance and learning health system framework for trustworthy, generalizable, and sustainable human-ai partnership in clinical practice: Lessons from the asthma-guidance and prediction system (A-GPS).

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical decision support (CDS) holds promise for proactive, personalized, and precision care. However, current understanding of how to establish trustworthy human-AI partnerships is in its infancy, despite its critical importance for implementing

May 25, 2026

Sweet & Bitter AI Ethics

The impact of generative artificial intelligence on clinical skills and knowledge acquisition in medical undergraduates: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Currently, there is a growing body of research examining the role of generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in medical undergraduate education. However, the findings of these studies exhibit considerable variability. Therefore, this review was designed to systematically evaluate the

May 25, 2026

Sweet & Bitter Research & Insights

The AI Creativity Paradox: Individual Ideas Get Better, But Collective Thinking Gets Worse

A groundbreaking experiment published in Science Advances shows that AI-assisted writers produce more creative stories individually — but the overall diversity of ideas collapses. This paradox has profound implications for innovation, culture, and how we think.

May 24, 2026

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Cognitive Offloading: The Science of Why We're Outsourcing Our Thinking to Technology

A landmark review in Trends in Cognitive Sciences reveals how our brains are increasingly delegating memory, navigation, and decision-making to devices — and what that means for cognitive autonomy in the age of AI.

May 24, 2026

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ChatGPT in the Classroom: What 100+ Studies Tell Us About AI and Education

A systematic review of over 100 studies reveals that ChatGPT can improve learning outcomes by 20-30% — but also enables academic dishonesty and may erode critical thinking skills. The evidence is far more nuanced than either cheerleaders or critics suggest.

May 24, 2026

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MIT Economist: AI's Economic Impact May Be Far Smaller Than the Hype Suggests

Daron Acemoglu's rigorous macroeconomic analysis argues that AI will boost US GDP by only 1–2% over the next decade — far below Goldman Sachs' projections. Here's why the gap matters.

May 24, 2026

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AI Makes Workers 14% More Productive — But the Real Story Is Who Benefits Most

A landmark Stanford & MIT study of 5,000+ customer service agents reveals AI doesn't just boost productivity — it dramatically narrows the gap between novice and expert workers. Here's what that means for the future of work.

May 24, 2026

Bitter Research & Insights

ChatGPT and Cognitive Decline: Growing Evidence That AI Over-Use Weakens Critical Thinking

A growing body of 2024 research suggests that students who regularly use ChatGPT for academic work show measurable declines in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Apr 28, 2026

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