Tony Feng is a mathematics professor at UC Berkeley, and he tells us: « In the past, the path to a math Ph.D. cultivated resilience, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and a healthy skepticism (…) but suddenly you can produce a passable Ph.D. thesis with the push of a button. » Obviously, it is not just in mathematics. Obviously. Want to write a PhD in sociology, education, computer science, or m...

NotebookLM has been renamed to Gemini Notebook. The tool is used by over 30 million individuals and 600,000 organizations for various applications, including creating interactive onboarding materials and converting notes into audio and video summaries.

66% of Spaniards read for pleasure, with 75% of individuals aged 14-24 engaging in reading. A study by the Federación de Gremios de Editores de España indicates that the percentage of the Spanish population reading for pleasure has increased annually since 2017, reaching its highest level in 2025.

The AI tutor is designed to teach math and reading to children aged 4-9, requiring rapid responses and a user-friendly interface. Architectural decisions prioritize immediate feedback and accuracy to enhance the learning experience.

Brown University students experienced a 50% drop in final exam scores after a professor mandated in-person testing due to suspicions of AI-assisted cheating. The situation highlights the prevalence of academic dishonesty among high-achieving students under pressure.

A classroom contract was created to address the use of AI among students rather than implementing a ban. The contract aims to promote academic integrity and responsible use of AI tools in coursework.

Failing grades in UC Berkeley's computer science classes reached 35.3% for CS 10 and 10.6% for CS 61A in spring 2026, significantly higher than previous semesters. Instructors attribute this increase to greater reliance on AI, insufficient mathematical preparedness, and understaffing.

A study by Stanford Law School found that law professors prefer AI-generated answers to those provided by their peers. The research involved 16 law professors and assessed the effectiveness of large language models as tutors for contract law courses.

AI coding assistants like ChatGPT and Claude Code are designed to support students in CS336 by providing explanations, guidance, and feedback without completing assignments for them. The course emphasizes substantial Python/PyTorch coding with minimal scaffolding to enhance the learning experience.

All in-person examinations at Princeton will be proctored starting July 1, marking the first significant change to the honor system since its establishment in 1893. This decision was made after a faculty vote requiring instructor supervision, with only one opposing vote.