For the first time in history, artificial intelligence has entered a government in Albania. Beyond questions about the role of AI in public decision-making, Diella’s appointment as minister responsible for public procurement raises questions about the almost systematic feminization of AI avatars. This deceptive practice, which perpetuates gender stereotypes, perpetuates the objectification of women and […] … learn more→
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Diella, Albania’s first artificial minister: the trap of feminizing AI
How AI is influencing the way we learn – and why we should be wary of the easy way
When OpenAI launched its “Study Mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is used for teaching or tutoring, it can significantly improve academic performance,” the company’s vice president of education told reporters at the product launch. But any teacher involved in their profession is entitled to ask: Is this just marketing hype, or are […] … learn more→
When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value
Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise to support learning and companionship, yet their role in family life often extends beyond their original purpose. In our recent study of families in Canada […] … learn more→
Social media is teaching children how to use AI. How can teachers keep up?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how students write essays, practise languages and complete assignments. Teachers are also experimenting with AI for lesson planning, grading and feedback. The pace is so fast that schools, universities and policymakers are struggling to keep up. What often gets overlooked in this rush is a basic question: how are students and […] … learn more→
How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard
When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or tutor, it can significantly improve academic performance,” the company’s vice president of education told reporters at the product’s launch. But any dedicated teacher would be right to wonder: Is this just marketing, or does scholarly research […] … learn more→
Students’ relationship with AI: between support for learning and threat to self-esteem
How can generative AI be integrated into education responsibly and effectively, while taking into account the needs of students? This is a challenge facing higher education institutions, given that AI not only impacts work habits but also self-esteem. Generative artificial intelligence tools are disrupting education at breakneck speed. By 2025, 74% of 18- to 24-year-olds in […] … learn more→
Actually, AI is a ‘word calculator’ – but not in the sense you might think
Attempts at communicating what generative artificial intelligence (AI) is and what it does have produced a range of metaphors and analogies. From a “black box” to “autocomplete on steroids”, a “parrot”, and even a pair of “sneakers”, the goal is to make the understanding of a complex piece of technology accessible by grounding it in […] … learn more→
OpenAI looks to online advertising deal – AI-driven ads will be hard for consumers to spot
Making AI quicker, smarter and better is proving to be a very expensive business. Companies like OpenAI are investing billions of dollars in hardware, and the likes of Meta are offering top (human) talent huge salaries for their expertise. So perhaps it’s no surprise that these businesses have started exploring new ways of making money as well as spending […] … learn more→
What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content
You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between photographs and computer-generated graphics. Some are fantastical – think Shrimp Jesus – and some are believable at a quick glance – remember the little girl clutching a puppy in a boat during a flood? These are examples of AI slop, low- to mid-quality content […] … learn more→
Teachers are key to students’ AI literacy, and need support
With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), teachers have been thrust into a new and ever-shifting classroom reality. The public, including many students, now has widespread access to GenAI tools and large language models (LLMs). Students sometimes use these tools with schoolwork. School boards have taken different approaches to regulating or integrating tech in classrooms. Teachers, meanwhile, […] … learn more→
