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Study: U.S. schools that strictly ban cellphones in class haven’t had higher test scores on average so far, but students have reported a greater sense of well-being (Dana Goldstein/New York Times)

By Stacey D. WallsMay 6, 2026

Dana Goldstein / New York Times: Study: US schools that strictly ban cell phones in class haven’t seen higher test…

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An interview with Caltech brain implant study BCI recipient Galen Buckwalter about his recent ability to use the implant to produce musical sounds (Emily Mullin/Wired)

By Stacey D. WallsApril 1, 2026

Featured Podcasts Cheeky pint: Compliance at Scale and Why TAM is a Distraction with Vanta’s Christina Cacioppo Stripe co-founder John…

Business & Money

More women are entering wealth management, but few in advisory roles, study finds

By Stacey D. WallsMarch 24, 2026

Contract, woman and advisor in office for signature, information or job application document. Advisor, client or HR officer with registration,…

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A study of about 1,500 U.S. workers finds that using AI can reduce burnout, but also cause “AI brain fry,” mental fatigue from using AI tools beyond one’s cognitive capabilities (Harvard Business Review)

By Stacey D. WallsMarch 8, 2026

Featured Podcasts Lenny’s podcast: The Most Successful AI Company You’ve Never Heard Of | Qasar Younes Interviews with world-class product…

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Eight-month study at US tech company finds AI tools don’t reduce work but intensify it, with employees working faster and taking on a wider range of tasks (Harvard Business Review)

By Stacey D. WallsFebruary 9, 2026

Featured Podcasts Squeak: The Truth Behind Automation Claims in Customer Support | Ping Wu, CEO of Cresta Grit explores what…

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ADL study of Grok, ChatGPT, Llama, Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek: Grok performed worst in identifying and combating anti-Semitic content, while Claude was the best (Mia Sato/The Verge)

By Stacey D. WallsJanuary 28, 2026

Mia Sato / The edge: ADL study of Grok, ChatGPT, Llama, Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek: Grok performed worst in identifying…

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A critique of a large British social media study that suggests measures such as banning social media are unlikely to have an effect on the long-term mental health of adolescents (Casey Newton/Platformer)

By Stacey D. WallsJanuary 28, 2026

Featured Podcasts Channels with Peter Kafka: Running a Newsroom in Minneapolis + How to Make a Game of Thrones on…

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Study finds foreign direct investment accounts for 98% of Vietnam’s electronics exports, ‘signaling limited technological spillover’ to local economy (Lien Hoang/Nikkei Asia)

By Stacey D. WallsDecember 27, 2025

Featured Podcasts Big Tech Podcast: Alex and Ranjan’s Outlook for 2026: ChatGPT 1 Billion, AI Shopping, Apple’s Big Year, AI…

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Sources: US FTC investigating Instacart’s AI pricing tool, after study showed different prices for same items in same stores; CART falls more than 8% after hours (Jody Godoy/Reuters)

By Stacey D. WallsDecember 18, 2025

Jody Godoy / Reuters: Sources: US FTC investigating Instacart’s AI pricing tool, after study showed different prices for same items…

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An Oxford Internet Institute study of 445 AI evaluation criteria finds that many tests lack clear objectives and comparable statistical methods, potentially overstating claims about AI (Jared Perlo/NBC News)

By Stacey D. WallsNovember 7, 2025

Jared Perlo / NBC News: An Oxford Internet Institute study of 445 AI tests finds that many tests lack clear…

Why an Australian-US rare earths deal sparked backlash in Malaysia – The Diplomat

Chinese cyber operations hit Asian governments and dissidents abroad – The Diplomat

In a single day, three democracies pushed back against Chinese transnational repression – The Diplomat

Satellite images show Philippine construction on two disputed Spratly islands – Radio Free Asia

The United States and China do not need another dialogue. They need a circuit breaker. – The diplomat

Target revamps its baby store to compete with Walmart and Amazon

Why a major US auto lender doesn’t care about ‘lifetime loans’

Dunkin’ Owner Inspire Brands Confidentially Files for IPO

Fitness wearable Whoop will provide on-demand access to clinicians in the United States

Trump’s $1 Million Gold Card Fails to Appeal to the World’s Rich

Ro Khanna sends Trump into a spiral by going on Fox News and revealing the truth

Cory Booker Slams Corrupt Supreme Court Majority, Demands Reform

Rep. Jim Clyburn warns South Carolina’s Gerrymander will backfire on Republicans

Trump’s billion-dollar ballroom is sinking fast

Democrats heading for House victory despite losing New Virginia map

A look at “YouTube whisperers” like Paddy Galloway and Mario Joos, a growing class of advisors who help popular YouTube creators grow their audiences (CNBC)

Q&A with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on 2026 being the ‘year of the agents,’ the end of the smartphone-centric world, 6G turning humans into ‘walking cameras,’ and more (Fortune)

Sources: Cerebras plans to increase its IPO price range from $115 to $125 per share to $150 to $160 per share, potentially raising around $4.8 billion at the top of the new range (Echo Wang/Reuters)

Digital Asset, which is building Canton Network, a public blockchain with privacy features, raises ~$300 million seed round led by crypto a16z at a valuation of ~$2 billion (Bloomberg)

Microsoft and G42’s billion-dollar geothermal data center in Kenya is blocked after the government fails to provide annual payment guarantees requested by Microsoft (Bloomberg)

Browsing: Study

Study: U.S. schools that strictly ban cellphones in class haven’t had higher test scores on average so far, but students have reported a greater sense of well-being (Dana Goldstein/New York Times)

An interview with Caltech brain implant study BCI recipient Galen Buckwalter about his recent ability to use the implant to produce musical sounds (Emily Mullin/Wired)

More women are entering wealth management, but few in advisory roles, study finds

A study of about 1,500 U.S. workers finds that using AI can reduce burnout, but also cause “AI brain fry,” mental fatigue from using AI tools beyond one’s cognitive capabilities (Harvard Business Review)

Eight-month study at US tech company finds AI tools don’t reduce work but intensify it, with employees working faster and taking on a wider range of tasks (Harvard Business Review)

ADL study of Grok, ChatGPT, Llama, Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek: Grok performed worst in identifying and combating anti-Semitic content, while Claude was the best (Mia Sato/The Verge)

A critique of a large British social media study that suggests measures such as banning social media are unlikely to have an effect on the long-term mental health of adolescents (Casey Newton/Platformer)

Study finds foreign direct investment accounts for 98% of Vietnam’s electronics exports, ‘signaling limited technological spillover’ to local economy (Lien Hoang/Nikkei Asia)

Sources: US FTC investigating Instacart’s AI pricing tool, after study showed different prices for same items in same stores; CART falls more than 8% after hours (Jody Godoy/Reuters)

An Oxford Internet Institute study of 445 AI evaluation criteria finds that many tests lack clear objectives and comparable statistical methods, potentially overstating claims about AI (Jared Perlo/NBC News)