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Are AI Prompts Rewiring Human Intelligence Faster Than We Realize?

December 24, 2025 by Mintu

Artificial intelligence has moved from a futuristic novelty to an everyday companion at unprecedented speed. Millions of people now rely on AI chatbots to summarize documents, generate ideas, analyze data, draft emails, and even structure essays. What once required deliberate thinking now takes seconds, delivered through carefully phrased prompts. But as generative AI becomes more deeply woven into daily workflows, a critical question is emerging from the scientific and academic communities: are these tools quietly reshaping how our brains think, learn, and solve problems? Recent studies from institutions including MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Oxford University Press, and Harvard Medical School … Read more

Anthropic Launches AI Chatbot Plan for Universities and Colleges Globally

April 11, 2025April 6, 2025 by Mintu

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education, and Anthropic has positioned itself as a leading innovator with the launch of Claude for Education, a specialized AI chatbot plan designed specifically for colleges and universities. The new offering directly competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu plan, targeting higher education institutions, including students, faculty, and administrative staff. The Claude for Education initiative introduces enhanced AI-driven features tailored to academic settings, including Learning Mode, which helps students develop critical thinking skills rather than simply providing answers. With universities increasingly adopting AI for educational and administrative purposes, Anthropic aims to establish Claude as an essential tool … Read more