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  • Chatbots may make learning feel easy — but it’s superficial
    Science News

    Chatbots may make learning feel easy — but it’s superficial

    A study by Shiri Melumad and Jin Ho Yun of the Wharton School found that people who used a traditional search engine to gather information developed deeper knowledge than those who relied on an AI chatbot.

    Nov 18, 2025

    The Fed is cutting bank oversight. Critics see risks
    The New York Times

    The Fed is cutting bank oversight. Critics see risks

    Peter Conti-Brown of the Wharton School warns that having fewer supervisors will impact the ability of the Fed to spot banking problems.

    Nov 17, 2025

    The AI pay boost could peak sooner than you think, professor says
    Business Insider

    The AI pay boost could peak sooner than you think, professor says

    Research by Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice suggests that wage growth could start to reverse as soon as roughly 37% of cognitive or “intelligence” tasks are automated.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Google invests $40B in AI data centers, sparking energy concerns
    NewsNation

    Google invests $40B in AI data centers, sparking energy concerns

    Benjamin Lee of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says there’s a risk that data center energy costs are being distributed to the ratepayers and consumers in local communities.

    Nov 17, 2025