Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Ernő Rubik, Hungarian game designer, architect, and educator, invented the Rubik's Cube was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Tool promises to make lazy academics' AI-written papers sound more human

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July 8, 2026

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Tool promises to make lazy academics' AI-written papers sound more human

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Kecerdasan buatan lemahkan keupayaan berfikir

SUATU ketika dahulu tugasan yang perlu disiapkan memerlukan masa berjam-jam, atau berhari-hari kini boleh diselesaikan dalam beberapa minit sahaja dengan bantuan alatan kecerdasan buatan (AI), manusia boleh menulis, menganalisis atau menyusun idea tanpa berfikir panjang. Fenomena ini bukan hanya sekadar persepsi tetapi realiti kerana statistik global berdasarkan Institut Ekonomi AI Microsoft (2025), menunjukkan hampir satu ... Read more The post Kecerdasan buatan lemahkan keupayaan berfikir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 12, 2026

Demographic Shift Tests AI Promise

Martha Gimbel, executive director and cofounder of the Budget Lab at Yale University, says artificial intelligence is unlikely to offset the economic challenges of an aging population, arguing the US is confronting two major transitions at the same time rather than one solving the other. She says AI could improve productivity in some areas, particularly by helping caregivers with physically demanding tasks, but questions whether consumers will embrace automation in roles where human interaction remains essential. (Source: Bloomberg)

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

AI Is Making More Work For Doctors, Not Less

Using artificial intelligence for some tasks may actually be contributing to heavier workloads for some physicians, according to new research from Dartmouth.

The Register

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· Jun 22, 2026

Nvidia gets all agentic about supercomputing for scientific research

Tireless AI agents could help scientists do research humans alone can't, says GPU giant

The Next Web

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Eval Stack: Proving the agents are right instead of claiming It

Most AI research tools point a language model at the web and trust the output. Saarth Shah built Sixtyfour around the opposite instinct: grade everything, ship only what improves the score. Saarth Shah keeps a scoreboard. Every build of Sixtyfour’s research agents is graded against questions a team of experts assembles by hand and checks [] This story continues at The Next Web

Enrique Dans

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· Jul 2, 2026

La inteligencia artificial no despide a nadie: lo hacen idiotas con hojas de cálculo

Hay una forma especialmente torpe de adoptar la inteligencia artificial: sentar a alguien ante un organigrama, enseñarle una demo brillante y pedirle que señale nombres. “Lo que hace este lo puede hacer una inteligencia artificial, lo que hace este también, este otro de aquí sobra”. Es la vieja reducción de costes de siempre, envuelta en

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· Jun 28, 2026

Computer scientists are rushing to tame tame AI's voracious appetite for energy

Computer scientists are rushing to tame tame AI's voracious appetite for energy

Science

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· Jun 25, 2026

As better chatbots get harder to build, AI turns to simulated worlds

In pursuit of human-level intelligence, researchers are developing agents that learn by acting in virtual environments rather than simply absorbing more text

BERNAMA

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· Jul 11, 2026

General : Use AI As Capacity Multiplier, Not Cost Cutting Tool  - Sim

PETALING JAYA, July 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses should harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a capacity multiplier while continuing to invest in human talent, instead of treating the technology solely as a cost-cutting tool, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said.

The Hill

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· Jun 30, 2026

AI is not a quick fix — here's what companies need to know 

An eight-month field study inside a 200-person U.S. tech company lands on three takeaways that the authors present as surprising. First, work expands as AI lowers friction. Second, work bleeds across time boundaries as tasks become easier to start. Third, multitasking becomes more common as people run parallel threads. Those patterns matter, because they change pace, attention and expectations...

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 7, 2026

Exponent: AI Makes The Work More Complex, Not Less Valuable

Exponent: AI Makes The Work More Complex, Not Less Valuable

Eschaton

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· Jul 10, 2026

"AI Agents"

I really think the only people who could imagine the computer assistants would work well are the people who have actual assistants do everything for them and therefore don't understand the complexity of simple tasks.NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Meta (META.O), opens new tab Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged shortcomings ‌in the company's sweeping restructuring at an internal town hall on Thursday, saying the systems known as AI agents had not progressed as quickly as he had expected, according to a recording heard by Reuters.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Six out of 10 in Japan using generative AI to plan summer trips, survey finds

A larger proportion of those with school-age children are also OK with them using AI when doing their homework during the summer than those who are not.

Dr. Catlin Tucker

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· Aug 31, 2025

REFINE: A Structured Approach to AI Prompting for Educators

Related Podcast Episode Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and in many of the digital tools teachers already use for lesson planning, grading, and assessment. These platforms are doing much of the heavy lifting in designing instructional materials and assessments. If you already have a favorite tool that works for your context, you may not feel [] The post REFINE: A Structured Approach to AI Prompting for Educators appeared first on Dr. Catlin Tucker.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Does AI help you in your daily life?

Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly common part of everyday life, whether through search engines, smartphones or dedicated AI tools. []

Home Business Mag

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· Jul 6, 2026

Best AI tools every entrepreneur should use

Home Business Magazine Online Discover the best AI tools every entrepreneur should use to save time, automate tasks, improve marketing, increase productivity. The post Best AI tools every entrepreneur should use appeared first on Home Business Magazine.

Irish Star

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· Jun 23, 2026

Seven in 10 office workers are more productive because of AI

Seven in 10 office workers are more productive now thanks to AI – but not all are using it effectively.

Jamaica Information Service

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· Jul 10, 2026

Industry Leaders Say AI Will Boost, Not Replace, Global Services Jobs

Workers in the global services industry are being assured that artificial intelligence (AI) is designed to enhance productivity rather than replace jobs. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think []

Upworthy

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· Jul 7, 2026

If you have any of these 3 ‘bad habits, ‘ it could mean you’re highly intelligent

Just because someone is smart doesn't mean their life is any easier. The post If you have any of these 3 ‘bad habits, ‘ it could mean you’re highly intelligent appeared first on Upworthy.

Bisnow News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Brokerages Are Racing To Adopt AI. Costs And Headaches Are On The Rise

Artificial intelligence is the No. 1 buzzword in business, and it's no different in commercial real estate, where transaction specialists are being pushed to reinvent how they work. As firms race to weave AI into their operations, some have integrated...

Scientific American

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· Jul 5, 2026

Is AI ruining our skills? Early results are in—and they’re not good

Reliance on artificial-intelligence tools degrades the abilities of physicians and software engineers, studies show

Fortune

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· Jun 22, 2026

Forget speed: L’Oréal’s innovation chief says AI rewards companies with history

AI is allowing incumbents to innovate faster by leveraging their deep expertise, vast datasets, and the systems to turn knowledge into growth, says Delphine Viguier-Hovasse

MindShift

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Cognitive Surrender’: Faster Solutions, Lower Test Scores Show How AI is Eroding Math Skills

AI can be a helpful tool to help students learn, but many are taking shortcuts and learning less, according to a study.

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 21, 2026

How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Preventive Healthcare Through Earlier Detection and Smarter Clinical Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming modern healthcare, combining technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment, research, and healthcare operations. From detecting diseases in medical scans to streamlining hospital workflows, AI is increasingly helping clinicians make faster and more data-driven decisions. Once viewed as a futuristic concept, today many AI-powered tools are already becoming part of everyday medical [] The post How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Preventive Healthcare Through Earlier Detection and Smarter Clinical Insights appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Dopamine Dilemma: How Instant AI Gratification Fuels Over-Reliance and Undermines Critical Thinking

Have you ever found yourself reaching for an artificial intelligence (AI) tool like ChatGPT or Gemini before even attempting to solve a problem on your own? If so, you’re not alone. This impulse is more than just a modern convenience; it’s rooted in the way our brains are wired to seek instant gratification. Just as “mindless scrolling” on social media can [] The post The Dopamine Dilemma: How Instant AI Gratification Fuels Over-Reliance and Undermines Critical Thinking appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching Learning.

ZDNet

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· Jul 9, 2026

The best digital notebooks of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I went hands-on with the best smart notebooks to see which ones actually make it easier to capture ideas without paper clutter.

Business Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

These 6 AI tools can turn hours of busywork into minutes

Six AI tools can compress research, design, video and office tasks. See what ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Claude, Canva, Firefly and Microsoft Copilot actually do.

Digital Trends

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Family AI Household Economy: AI’s Emerging Consumer Opportunity 

Rather than focusing solely on workplace productivity, a new generation of AI companies is exploring how intelligent household systems could influence family decision-making, consumption patterns, budgeting, and everyday spending. For much of the past decade, artificial intelligence has been framed as a workplace technology. Companies have focused on helping professionals write faster, analyze data, automate []

Inc.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

AI Can Crush Complex Projects—But It Fails at This Basic Task

A new study shows why today’s smartest models struggle to stay on task.

OpsLens

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· Jun 23, 2026

Navigating AI in a World in Need of the Human Touch: An Interview with Liz Capants

“AI will make your job as a writer obsolete.” “You know you can use AI to generate your books. You don’t even have to write them. You could have one

DNyuz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Companies are hiring for something AI can’t do, a review of millions of job listings found

AI and automation are changing every technical role, a report found. Alex Slitz/Associated Press AI isn’t reducing demand for tech workers, but it is changing the skills employers value. Judgment, system design, and AI fluency are becoming more important, an analysis found. Entry-level tech workers face new challenges as AI automates more routine tasks. If []

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 24, 2026

AI is about to fire millions. But there is a way to stop it

As artificial intelligence reaches human replacement-level capability, it is about to cut a swath of destruction through the American workforce, leaving millions of employees to deal with the mental, economic, and social consequences. Along with a mentor at the University of Florida, Dr. Joseph Thornton, we published a paper last year outlining a clinical construct []

BoingBoing

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· Jul 8, 2026

Adobe, Amazon, and Atlassian are telling workers: use AI less

Employees working in just about any industry that you can think of have spent the past few years being forced to train or work with Artificial Intelligence. All too often, a working relationship with a Large Language Model has led to the individual it's paired with being made redundant: why keep a human on the payroll when a machine can do the work for less money? — Read the rest The post Adobe, Amazon, and Atlassian are telling workers: use AI less appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 7, 2026

AI Leaders Nvidia, Palantir, and Meta Platforms Are Shaking Wall Street's Foundation With This $15.6 Billion Warning

Insider activity at three of Wall Street's most influential artificial intelligence (AI) businesses paints a picture worth a thousand words.

A Year of Slow Cooking

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· Apr 10, 2025

New Book Alert: Slow Living, Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World

New Book Alert: Slow Living, Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World

ASCD SmartBrief

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· Jul 8, 2026

"Cognitive surrender" to AI lowers students' math scores

Widespread use of generative AI helps students complete assignments faster, but they learn less, particularly with math word -More-

TechCrunch

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why this CEO thinks video games make better training data than the internet

When it comes to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), large language models just don’t have what it takes. Models like ChatGPT and Claude are great at text, but they’re less skilled at understanding how things actually move through space and time — an essential skill for producing intelligence that generalizes. That gap, it turns out, might be filled by gaming data. That’s the bet behind General Intuition, a []

Ars Technica

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· Jun 25, 2026

Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead

Notion is going all in on using agents to run your inbox.

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Want an AI-proof job? New research says you may be safer at companies embracing the technology

As workers around the world worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence, two recent studies have shown how humanity's competition and collaboration with bots in the office are evolving.

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