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That's what a recently published (and yet to be peer-reviewed) paper from some of MIT's brightest minds suggests, anyway. The study examines the "neural and behavioral consequences" of using LLMs ...

When the mind goes blank it often feels like someone pulled the plug on your thoughts. One moment you are speaking, working, or recalling information, and the next, there is only silence. This does ...

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Prepare to engage your brain with a challenging riddle that tests your observation, reasoning, and mental sharpness. Can you ...

Society has a remarkable love-hate relationship with artificial sweeteners. Originally marketed as a miracle—enjoy your ...

“This is Los Angeles, ah-ooo, ah-ooo, ah-ooo!” Throngs of Los Angeles Football Club fans chant in protest of ICE raids on schools and businesses. Across town, in a city park framed by purple Jacaranda ...