Claims that artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of surpassing human intelligence have become commonplace. According to some commentators, rapid advances in large language models signal an imminent tipping point – often framed as “superintelligence” – that will fundamentally reshape society. But comparing AI to individual intelligence misses something essential about what human intelligence is. […] … learn more→
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Why comparisons between AI and human intelligence miss the point
ChatGPT is in classrooms. How should educators now assess student learning?
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is now a reality in higher education, with students and professors integrating chatbots into teaching, learning and assessment. But this isn’t just a technical shift; it’s reshaping how students and educators learn and evaluate knowledge. Our recent qualitative study with 28 educators across Canadian universities and colleges — from librarians to engineering professors […] … learn more→
An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option – but what becomes of your legal status?
Would you create an interactive “digital twin” of yourself that can communicate with loved ones after your death? Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has made it possible to seemingly resurrect the dead. So-called griefbots or deathbots – an AI-generated voice, video avatar or text-based chatbot trained on the data of a deceased person – proliferate in the booming digital afterlife […] … learn more→
Electronics and the physical limits we ignore when we talk about AI
In recent months, a striking scene has been repeated in media specializing in the technology ecosystem: spectacular announcements about new artificial intelligence (AI) models coexisting with delays in data centers , paralyzed computing-intensive projects , and growing warnings about the physical limits of AI deployment . Public discourse often attributes these problems to energy consumption or environmental impact. But the source of the […] … learn more→
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day notes or emails to loved ones, using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy about themselves
As Valentine’s Day approaches, finding the perfect words to express your feelings for that special someone can seem like a daunting task – so much so that you may feel tempted to ask ChatGPT for an assist. After all, within seconds it can dash off a well-written, romantic message. Even a short, personalized limerick or […] … learn more→
Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to ‘think’ about its ‘thinking’
Have you ever had the experience of rereading a sentence multiple times only to realize you still don’t understand it? As taught to scores of incoming college freshmen, when you realize you’re spinning your wheels, it’s time to change your approach. This process, becoming aware of something not working and then changing what you’re doing, […] … learn more→
OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT. This opens a new door for dangerous influence
OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go tier, but not for Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscribers. The company says ads will be clearly separated from chatbot responses and will not influence outputs. It has also pledged not to sell […] … learn more→
Well-written papers that say nothing? What is AI ‘workslop’ and how to avoid it
Imagine a student faced with this assignment: “Analyze Starbucks’ international expansion in emerging markets. Consider cultural, economic, and governance factors.” Instead of researching and reflecting, the student copies the entire instruction and pastes it into ChatGPT with a simple “develop this.” A few minutes later, he receives a perfectly structured document. Well-crafted paragraphs, academic vocabulary, […] … learn more→
Reports of ‘AI psychosis’ are emerging — here’s what a psychiatric clinician has to say
Artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into everyday life, from chatbots that offer companionship to algorithms that shape what we see online. But as generative AI (genAI) becomes more conversational, immersive and emotionally responsive, clinicians are beginning to ask a difficult question: can genAI exacerbate or even trigger psychosis in vulnerable people? Large language models and chatbots […] … learn more→
I used AI chatbots as a source of news for a month, and they were unreliable and erroneous
It was cute. But it was still a lie. Gemini invented a news outlet that doesn’t exist and named it fake-example.ca (or exemplefictif.ca, in French). The generative AI system offered by Google led its fictional media outlet to report that a school bus drivers’ strike had been called on Sept. 12, 2025, in Québec. But that wasn’t why […] … learn more→
