Is AI rewiring our minds? Scientists probe cognitive cost of chatbots The Washington Post Is AI rewiring our minds? Scientists probe cognitive cost of chatbots A study by the Wharton School found that high school students with access to a ChatGPT-style tutor performed worse when that program was taken away than students who had used no AI tutor.
Against the odds, Gen Z is breaking into the housing market CNN Against the odds, Gen Z is breaking into the housing market According to Susan Wachter of the Wharton School, there’s a growing Gen Z divide between those with stable jobs or financial support who can afford to buy a home in today’s expensive market and those who are priced out of homeownership and the rental market.
Why you might be paying Uber more money for slower pick-ups, according to a new study Business Insider Why you might be paying Uber more money for slower pick-ups, according to a new study Based on data from an analysis of ride-share drivers in New York City, Gad Allon of the Wharton School comments on why Uber customers might be paying more for slower pickups.
How the next financial crisis starts Financial Times How the next financial crisis starts Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says that a persistent climate imprint will have a serious, long-term effect on house prices and other asset values.
NFL narrowly defeats collusion claims over guaranteed compensation Forbes NFL narrowly defeats collusion claims over guaranteed compensation Stephen Burbank of Penn Carey Law is noted for his past work as a special master to adjudicate disputes between the NFL and NFLPA.
Facing entry-level job crunch, new grads question the value of a degree The Washington Post Facing entry-level job crunch, new grads question the value of a degree Manav Raj of the Wharton School says that there’s a sense of diminished job opportunities among students working on their MBAs.
Can this team-based staffing model reduce teacher turnover? K-12 Dive Can this team-based staffing model reduce teacher turnover? A collaborative study by Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and colleagues found promising outcomes for teacher retention with an Arizona staffing model that allows several teachers to work together across multiple learning spaces within a school.
A 90s’ obsession among India’s middle class fueled America’s tech boom via the H-1B visa Economic Times A 90s’ obsession among India’s middle class fueled America’s tech boom via the H-1B visa Britta Glennon of the Wharton School says that India has built its economy around services and software engineering, skill types that the U.S. economy tends not to have.
Temperatures reach dangerous highs as ‘heat domes’ hit U.S. and Europe Financial Times Temperatures reach dangerous highs as ‘heat domes’ hit U.S. and Europe Research by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that the amplification of waves in the jet stream had led to a dramatic increase in atmospheric events, driving heatwaves, wildfires, and floods.
How much will you save or lose with Trump’s ‘big’ tax bill? The Washington Post How much will you save or lose with Trump’s ‘big’ tax bill? The Penn Wharton Budget Model has helped develop a financial calculator that shows what each American will pay if Republican tax cut legislation passes the House.