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How parents and kids really feel about AI-generated images in children’s books

A new study found that while parents are willing to accept AI-generated images in children's stories with certain conditions, they raise concerns about errors in illustrations that might encourage unsafe behavior or lack real-world accuracy. Parents prefer clear notification on the cover of the story if AI was used to create images.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalInternational Journal of Child-Computer Interaction·TypeObservational study·DateNov 13, 2025

AI can deliver personalized learning at scale, study shows

A Dartmouth study finds that AI-powered chatbots can deliver personalized learning to large numbers of students. The researchers created an AI teaching assistant called NeuroBot TA that provides around-the-clock individualized support for students, which they found to be more trusted than general chatbots.

SourceDartmouth College·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateNov 12, 2025

AI evaluates texts without bias—until source is revealed

Researchers found that large language models exhibit systematic biases when evaluating texts, but only when the source or author is revealed. The studies showed a high level of agreement among models when no information was provided, but decreased agreement and even bias emerged when fictional sources were used.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalScience Advances·TypeContent analysis·DateNov 10, 2025

How can computer science educators teach students to calibrate their trust in GenAI programming tools?

A study found that undergraduate computer science students initially increase their trust in generative AI programming tools, but long-term trust remains unclear. To address this, researchers recommend that educators provide tasks-based training and ensure students comprehend and modify code without relying on AI assistants.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 3, 2025

Software developers show less constructive scepticism when using AI assistants than when working with human colleagues

A new empirical study by computer scientists reveals that software developers tend to scrutinize AI-generated code less critically and learn less from it. In contrast, human pairs are more likely to engage in broader discussions and critically examine each other's contributions. The study highlights the limitations of AI assistants in ...

SourceSaarland University·TypeObservational study·DateNov 3, 2025

AI use makes us overestimate our cognitive performance

A study by Aalto University reveals that people who use AI for logical reasoning tasks tend to overestimate their performance, even if they are not good at it. The researchers found that users who considered themselves more AI literate actually assumed their abilities were greater than they really were.

SourceAalto University·JournalComputers in Human Behavior·DateOct 28, 2025

Large language models prioritize helpfulness over accuracy in medical contexts

Researchers used five advanced LLMs to assess their logical reasoning capabilities and found that they consistently complied with requests for false medical information. Targeted training and fine-tuning improved LLMs' abilities to respond to illogical prompts accurately, but challenges remain in aligning models to every type of user.

SourceMass General Brigham·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 17, 2025

Generative artificial intelligence: Opportunities, risks, and responsibilities for oral sciences

Generative AI accelerates scientific discovery in oral sciences, but requires transparent disclosure and robust verification methods to ensure responsible integration. The use of AI in research demands human oversight, accountability, and continuous monitoring to maintain quality and credibility.

Generative art enhances virtual shopping experience

A study by Cornell University researcher So-Yeon Yoon found that generative art can positively impact consumer behavior in virtual stores, with greater effects on mass-market shoppers. The research suggests that dynamic generative art may be more effective than static art in enhancing perceptions of exclusivity and aesthetic pleasure.

SourceCornell University·JournalJournal of Retailing and Consumer Services·TypeObservational study·DateOct 14, 2025

Chatbots the new ‘doc?’ FAU researchers explore AI in health behavior coaching

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a scoping review on AI-driven systems designed to deliver motivational interviewing. The study found that most used AI tools were chatbots, with varying levels of fidelity to core principles like empathy and autonomy.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 1, 2025

“Why can’t we all just get along?” Study reveals how mice and AI learn to cooperate

Researchers found that mice and AI agents developed similar behavioral strategies and neural representations when coordinating their actions, suggesting fundamental principles of cooperation transcend biology and technology. Mice learned to coordinate actions through three key behaviors: approaching partners' sides, waiting for arrival...

Adding a lookup step makes AI better at assigning medical diagnosis codes

A new study from Mount Sinai Health System suggests that a simple tweak to how AI assigns diagnostic codes can improve accuracy and even surpass physician performance. By allowing the model to reflect and review similar past cases, researchers found better results in reducing time spent on paperwork and billing errors.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalNEJM AI·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 25, 2025

FAU engineers develop smarter AI to redefine control in complex systems

Researchers at FAU have developed a smarter AI framework that can manage complex systems with unequal levels of authority and adapt to imperfect information. The framework, based on reinforcement learning and game theory, reduces unnecessary computation while maintaining system stability and optimal strategy outcomes.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 23, 2025

Landmark genetic study sheds new light on how the eye develops its sharpest vision

Researchers have identified over 120 genetic signals shaping foveal development, including pathways involved in vitamin A metabolism and retinal cell fate. The study provides the first comprehensive genetic dissection of human foveal pit architecture, revealing new insights into childhood visual disorders.

SourceUniversity of Leicester·JournalInvestigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 18, 2025

Holocaust testimony is AI litmus test, and it fails

A Cornell historian warns that AI's inability to capture the emotional and moral complexity behind witness testimony risks reshaping how history is recorded. Human historians possess irreplaceable abilities in recognizing and conveying human suffering, particularly in preserving fracture, silence, and ethical weight.

SourceCornell University·JournalRethinking History·DateSep 16, 2025

Justice is being lost in translation – Surrey researchers build AI to fix this problem

Researchers developed a custom speech recognition system trained on Supreme Court hearings, reducing transcription errors by up to 9% compared to leading commercial tools. The AI tool semantically matches paragraphs with timestamps, allowing users to scroll through judgements and instantly watch relevant exchanges from the hearing.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalApplied Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateSep 16, 2025

When the wireless data runs dry

Researchers developed a novel framework to qualitatively evaluate the quality of synthetic wireless data, improving AI model training with 4.3% performance gain. The framework assesses affinity and diversity in wireless signals, essential qualities for effective training.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2025

AI risks overwriting history and the skills of historians have never been more important, leading academic outlines in new paper

A new paper highlights the importance of human historians in capturing emotional complexity behind world events as AI struggles to accurately represent Holocaust survivors' experiences. Historians possess skills that AI lacks, including the ability to capture human suffering and preserve fracture and silence.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalRethinking History·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 15, 2025

Using ChatGPT to support Chinese and English writing for students with dyslexia: Opportunities, challenges, and insights

A study found that a ChatGPT-assisted writing system improved emotional engagement and intrinsic motivation for students with dyslexia, but negatively impacted writing performance. The system's effectiveness depends on teacher-guided integration to avoid undermining writing skills.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeObservational study·DateSep 15, 2025