What Families Should Know When an Algorithm Flags Them

October 25, 2026

A University of Iowa study says social service agencies need AI safeguards. Here is what they are, and what to ask if an algorithm is part of your case.

Use AI as a Tutor, Not a Crutch: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 25, 2026

MIT professor Eric So warns that AI answer machines can dull learning. Here are practical steps to use chatbots as a tutor so your thinking stays sharp.

How AI Could Lock Up Scientific Research, and What You Can Do

October 25, 2026

A new arXiv paper argues AI could turn shared scientific knowledge into private wealth. Here's the idea in plain terms and practical steps to check your...

Before You Try a New AI Speech Tool, Check Its Privacy Notice

October 25, 2026

Block's Dessa, a speech-trained conversation model, drew attention on Hacker News. Here's a simple step-by-step way to read an AI tool's privacy notice.