cognitive skills

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday life—particularly in creative fields like writing—has triggered a complex wave of response among writers, educators, and technologists. Many laud the immense productivity gains and accessibility wins these smart assistants...

Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed the landscape of digital productivity, promising to streamline workflows, automate the mundane, and unlock creativity across industries. Yet, as Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University warn in their recent study, the growing reliance on AI tools...

For many enthusiasts, the New York Times Mini Crossword is more than just a routine brain teaser; it is a beloved daily ritual. On March 11, 2025, puzzle lovers found themselves confronted by a blend of straightforward clues and clever wordplay, as showcased in the concise solution breakdown...

Generative AI at the Crossroads of Productivity and Cognitive Diligence Introduction Recent findings from a Microsoft co-authored paper—backed by Carnegie researchers—have sent ripples through the tech community. The study suggests that a heavy reliance on generative AI tools might erode a...

In today's fast-paced digital era, AI copilots are becoming ubiquitous—from summarizing meetings to generating content on the fly. However, a recent study by Microsoft, conducted in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, raises an eyebrow: Could overusing these digital assistants...

A new study from Microsoft researchers in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University has set the tech community abuzz with a provocative question: Could our increasing reliance on AI assistants like Copilot and ChatGPT be silently eroding our critical thinking skills? For Windows users and...

Link Removed due to 404 Error Shoot-em-ups can make fast decision makers Boffins at the University of Rochester have worked out that first-person shooter players are better at making fast, accurate decisions based on evidence extracted from their surroundings. They have also...

A team of analysts at Camp Lejeune took a top award this spring for a new video game simulation that lets troops recreate actual combat scenarios. Luke Devore, Pat Maloney, and Brian Libretto, all civilian contractors with Cubic Simulation, brought home an “Innovations in DoD Gaming Award” for...

If you find video games a struggle, it could be to do with the size of certain parts of your brain, a study suggests. US researchers found they could predict how well an amateur player might perform on a game by measuring the volume of key sections of the brain. Writing in the journal...