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Macquarie University swaps in-person psychology classes with AI chatbot for two subjects

The Guardian

Multiple universities such as Macquarie University, the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney have introduced AI tools and platforms. Multiple universities such as Macquarie University, the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney have introduced AI tools and platforms. University's move is part of trend that critics within academia say will lead to further staff cuts and the loss of'everything that makes the job worth doing' An Australian university has swapped in-person classes with an AI chatbot, online quizzes and optional online tutorials in two subjects as institutions give the technology more teaching responsibilities. Macquarie University's "Virtual Peer" is part of each week's learning in two mandatory Psychology units, programmed to ask students questions and guide them through scenario-based exercises. The university said the AI activities are optional and only "supplement" the "core learning" of online readings, quizzes and videos.


The 5-Minute Habit That Can Bring You Closer to Your Kid

TIME - Tech

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Trump's Head Start Overhaul Borrows a Playbook That Already Failed

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The best moments from the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion

Mashable

Trending Now Say More Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Switch Off Creator Playbook Mashable Voices Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag All Series Rizwana Zafer is a freelance journalist at Mashable, where she covers digital culture and entertainment. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Psychology from Binghamton University. When she's not binge-watching TV, you can find her hanging out with her four cats or trying to catch a Letterboxd showing somewhere in New York City. The Season 8 Islanders were joined by hosts Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, who got into the nitty gritty post-villa details, recapped some of the season's messiest moments (like Casa Amor and Movie Night), inspired healing conversations between old friends (like Kenzie and Melanie), and revealed which of the couples are still together. Let's get into the best moments from the Season 8 reunion.


How to Stop Wasting So Much Food in Your Kid's Lunchbox

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4 Easy Ways to Start the Mediterranean Diet

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The Economics of Public Grocery Stores

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UCLA disciplined a pro-Palestinian protester behind closed doors. Now he's suing

Los Angeles Times

UCLA PhD student Dylan Kupsh, who was a pro-Palestinian campus protester, is suing UC over its student discipline process. The lawsuit alleges viewpoint discrimination and due process violations. UCLA said it will respond to the suit in court.


A new piano teacher app gives you live feedback, and a lifetime subscription just went on sale for 150

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Say More Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Look Up Switch Off Creator Playbook Mashable Voices Trending Now Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag All Series Get real-time feedback at any skill level. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Skoove is a new AI-powered piano teacher that listens and helps while you play, and it's only $150 for a lifetime subscription (reg. Learning to play piano is a lot harder than it looks. You might get the basics by watching online tutorials, but if you really want to learn, it helps to have a teacher.


How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save 240: 3 ways

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits. Google is offering some users a free AI Pro subscription. College students can get 12 months for free. A new device gets you a free subscription, or you can share one.