How ChatGPT is sneaking its favorite words (like “delve” and “bolster”) into our everyday conversations
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute found ChatGPT’s preferred vocabulary, termed “GPT words,” influences everyday language, increasing usage in both academic and casual conversations.
The Hidden Costs of Pricey Journals: How Academic Paywalls Hinder Scientific Progress
February 13, 2024
Academic journals can be expensive, with article processing fees, submission fees, and open access fees costing thousands of dollars, hindering scientific progress and collaboration.
New study shows that AI can lead to cost reductions of 99.97% for some routine legal tasks
February 8, 2024
A new study reveals AI models like GPT-1106 can efficiently handle routine legal tasks, often outperforming junior lawyers in accuracy and speed.
Detailed online listings with more photos lead to higher home sale prices, new study shows
February 6, 2024
Real estate listings with many photos and detailed descriptions significantly increase home sale prices, according to a study by Iowa State University.
New study finds Wallstreetbets tips have declined in predictive value since 2021
February 2, 2024
A recent study in The Review of Financial Studies found that the Gamestop event led to a decline in the quality of investment advice on Wallstreetbets, negatively impacting smaller investors.
AI-Created Exam Papers Go Undetected: New Study Highlights the Challenges Facing Academic Integrity
January 28, 2024
Researchers reveal that 94% of AI-generated exam submissions were not identified as artificial, raising concerns over academic integrity in universities.
Teleportation tops superpower wish list: new study finds people would trade five years of life for instant travel
January 22, 2024
A new study finds that teleportation is the most valued superpower (beating out mind-control, flight, and supernatural physical strength), with people willing to sacrifice an average of five years of their life for this ability.
New study finds that the judgements of an AI ethicist are on par with those of an expert human ethicist
December 11, 2023
GPT-4 AI model versus Dr. Kwame Anthony Appiah's advice in the New York Times column 'The Ethicist' showed comparable usefulness in a study.
Marketing Veganism to Men: A Challenge Beyond Perceptions
November 16, 2023
Presenting vegan food with a masculine spin could help change perceptions and make men more open to trying plant-based meals.