Jun 3, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher Research shows that we are more confident in our abilities to identify AI-generated content than we should be. In the Global Online Safety survey, respondents were asked to take a quiz in which they had to identify images as AI-generated or...
May 28, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher In an often replicated experiment, college age subjects were asked to complete two tests. One required them to solve math problems while simultaneously remembering a random series of numbers. The other required them to solve problems using pattern...
May 21, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher Teens walk around with one – or both – earbuds firmly in their ears. In some settings, like school or family gatherings, it might not be appropriate. But when it comes to some specific goals, music can be helpful. A new body of research is emerging...
May 14, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher Pew released an update to their 2022 survey on teens, mental health, and social media use. There are some stark differences in how teens responded to the same survey in 2024: U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 who said social media has a “mostly negative”...
May 7, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher We may think we know the answer, but the researchers responsible for the study that was widely published say the results were reported in an oversimplified way and should be further explained: Handwriting Benefits: Handwriting can help children...
Apr 29, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher In a survey published last week by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation, 79% of Gen Z, individuals ages 13 through 28, have used generative AI. 47% of Gen Z use generative AI on a weekly basis. As critical thinkers, 49% of Gen Z are “concerned...
