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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
ChatGPT use linked to cognitive decline, research reveals
Relying on the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT to help you write an essay could be linked to cognitive decline, a new study reveals. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab studied the impact of ChatGPT on the brain by asking three groups of people to write an essay. One group relied on ChatGPT, one group relied on search engines, and one group had no outside resources at all. The researchers then monitored their brains using electroencephalography, a method which measures electrical activity. The team discovered that those who relied on ChatGPT — also known as a large language model — had the 'weakest' brain connectivity and remembered the least about their essays, highlighting potential concerns about cognitive decline in frequent users. 'Over four months, [large language model] users consistently underperformed at neural, linguistic, and behavioral levels,' the study reads. 'These results raise concerns about the long-term educational implications of [large language model] reliance and underscore the need for deeper inquiry into AI's role in learning.' The study also found that those who didn't use outside resources to write the essays had the 'strongest, most distributed networks.' While ChatGPT is 'efficient and convenient,' those who use it to write essays aren't 'integrat[ing] any of it' into their memory networks, lead author Nataliya Kosmyna told Time Magazine. Kosmyna said she's especially concerned about the impacts of ChatGPT on children whose brains are still developing. 'What really motivated me to put it out now before waiting for a full peer review is that I am afraid in 6-8 months, there will be some policymaker who decides, 'let's do GPT kindergarten,'' Kosmyna said. 'I think that would be absolutely bad and detrimental. Developing brains are at the highest risk.' But others, including President Donald Trump and members of his administration, aren't so worried about the impacts of ChatGPT on developing brains. Trump signed an executive order in April promoting the integration of AI into American schools. 'To ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution, we must provide our Nation's youth with opportunities to cultivate the skills and understanding necessary to use and create the next generation of AI technology,' the order reads. 'By fostering AI competency, we will equip our students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to and thrive in an increasingly digital society.' Kosmyna said her team is now working on another study comparing the brain activity of software engineers and programmers who use AI with those who don't. 'The results are even worse,' she told Time Magazine. The Independent has contacted OpenAI, which runs ChatGPT, for comment.
The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Five legendary actors who've never won an Oscar
The Oscars. The glitz, the glamour, the golden statuette worth over R1.3 million. For many actors, it's the ultimate prize. But some of Hollywood's finest have never taken one home. Here are five stars who, despite dazzling audiences, have never heard their name called on Oscar night. Johnny Depp is a master of transformation. From Captain Jack Sparrow to Edward Scissorhands, unforgettable performances have been delivered by him Yet, the Oscar has always slipped through his fingers. Depp has been nominated three times, for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl , Finding Neverland , and Sweeney Todd , according to Time Magazine Still, no win. As one fan put it, 'He disappears into every role. How has he not won?' Glenn Close is Hollywood royalty. She's been nominated eight times, for roles in films like Fatal Attraction and The Wife . But the golden statuette remains elusive. Close once joked, 'It's better to be nominated than to never be noticed.' Tom Cruise is a global superstar. He has run across rooftops, flown fighter jets, and even clung to the side of a plane. With three Oscar nominations for Born on the Fourth of July , Jerry Maguire , and Magnolia , Cruise has never won. However, he is due to receive an honorary Oscar soon. Still, he's one of the highest-paid actors, earning up to R2 billion per film. 'I don't do it for the awards,' Cruise once said. 'I do it for the audience.' Samuel L. Jackson's voice is unmistakable. His presence? Unmatched. He has delivered iconic lines and unforgettable moments from Pulp Fiction to Django Unchained. Yet, the Oscar has never landed in his hands. 'I should have won for Pulp Fiction ,' Jackson once quipped. 'But I'm still here, and I'm still working.' Ralph Fiennes brings gravitas to every role. He has wowed critics and audiences alike from Schindler's List to The Grand Budapest Hotel. Fiennes has earned several nominations, but he still has not reached the Oscars. One Academy voter even admitted, 'I thought he'd already won!' Sometimes, people simply take the best for granted. These actors prove that awards do not measure true greatness. Their talent inspires millions. As Glenn Close once said, 'Awards are wonderful, but the work is what matters.' In the end, it's the audience—South African and global—who decide who's truly unforgettable. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Viola Davis crowned highest-grossing black actress in Hollywood
Viola Davis has just rewritten the Hollywood record books. Her films have now grossed over $15 billion worldwide, which is a jaw-dropping R270 billion. This makes her the highest-grossing Black film actress in history. Viola Davis's journey began far from the glitz of Hollywood, as she was born in South Carolina and raised in poverty. She once said, 'The only thing that separates women of colour from anyone else is opportunity', according to Time Magazine . Her filmography is a greatest hits collection. Viola Davis brings to life fierce government official Amanda Waller in the Suicide Squad franchise and heartfelt maid Aibileen in The Help . Suicide Squad alone pulled in over R13.4 billion worldwide. The Woman King , where she led a cast of African warriors, resonated deeply with African audiences and grossed more than R9.7 billion globally. The actress also made history as the first Black actress to achieve the 'Triple Crown of Acting'—winning an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony. She's also one of the rare few to land the EGOT, adding a Grammy to her trophy cabinet. 'I became an artist, and thank God I did, because we are the only ones who can tell our stories,' she once said. Her influence stretches beyond the silver screen, as Viola Davis uses her platform to champion diversity and representation. She's spoken out about the need for authentic Black stories in Hollywood. 'What I want to be known for is being an artist who does not shy away from the truth'. Viola Davis's rise feels personal; her roles in films like The Woman King connect directly to African history and culture. She's proof that talent, when given a stage, can inspire millions. 'I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me,' Davis has said, echoing the spirit of ubuntu that resonates here. As the world celebrates her R270 billion milestone, Viola Davis remains humble. 'Success is not about the destination; it's about the journey,' she reminds us. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Another Side of Modern Fatherhood
The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Much of what you've heard lately about men has probably been negative. Young guys, we're told, are being radicalized and sucked into the manosphere; adult men are toxic, or victims of a loneliness epidemic. We may have become so used to crisis narratives about men, masculinity, and fatherhood that we're failing to see the ways in which men are progressing. One omnipresent parenting influencer, Becky Kennedy, thinks that, when it comes to fatherhood in particular, a lot of dads are doing just fine, and that should be celebrated. 'I asked a group of dads the other day, 'What is something you do that your own dad never did?'' Kennedy, who goes by 'Dr. Becky,' told me earlier this week. 'It brought tears to a lot of their eyes to be able to say, 'Maybe not even 50 percent of the nights, but maybe 30, I put my kids to sleep even if they're screaming for their mom every time. My dad never put me to sleep.' I could cry, John.' Kennedy has found a large, eager market for her views. Four years ago, Time magazine dubbed her 'the Millennial Parenting Whisperer,' and her reach continues to grow. She's the author of a No. 1 New York Times best-selling book, a podcast host, and the proprietor of a parenting-education program—all branded under the banner 'Good Inside,' her 'app-based membership' platform. On Instagram, she has more than 3 million followers. She makes part of her living on the speaking circuit; at times, the charge for a virtual Dr. Becky appearance has run to as much as $200,000. Her detractors say she's more a shrewd businesswoman than a benevolent force, but thousands of parents have come to see her as some sort of healer. Kennedy, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, leans more on anecdotal evidence than on hard research, presenting herself less as an expert and more as a confidante. At the recent 'Future of Fatherhood Summit' in Midtown Manhattan, Kennedy was among the speakers discussing topics such as caregiving, paid leave, and 'inclusive masculinity.' Most of the voices were male—Jonathan Haidt, Chasten Buttigieg, and Representative Jimmy Gomez of the Congressional Dads Caucus among them. Kennedy's upbeat presentation stood out amid no small amount of pontificating. Kennedy offers a centrist perspective: She rejects the expectation that men are breadwinners and nothing more; she also rejects the idea that dads 'need to be made into moms' or that successful parenting requires 50–50 sharing of household tasks. Listening to her there, and during a follow-up interview, I thought about one of my favorite New Yorker cartoons. In the frame, a slump-shouldered middle-aged man is holding a vacuum cleaner and daydreaming about a wild celebration—confetti, people cheering, and a banner that reads NED HELPED OUT. Kennedy's glass-half-full mentality is undoubtedly a form of positive reinforcement for guys who feel like they can't do anything right. Kennedy is often associated with the 'gentle parenting' movement, but her overall philosophy boils down to what she calls 'sturdy parenting,' an even-keeled approach that is, in some ways, a welcome alternative to 'helicopter parenting.' She likes to talk about what she calls 'deeply feeling kids,' or 'DFKs' for short, and her defense of the modern dad is almost a continuation of her child-care approach—You're doing great, sweetie. Like many figures in the wellness and self-improvement space, Kennedy occasionally falls back on platitudes—fathers are looking for a 'dad journey,' not just 'dad duty,' she maintains. And the resetting of expectations that she proposes also runs the risk of stalling progress. At what point does affirmation for dads become nothing more than handing out participation trophies? Kennedy feels confident that fathers are hungry to better their domestic lives. 'We've had this drumbeat of 'parenting is a skill,' which I think means anyone can learn it,' Kennedy told me. But she's found that today's dads actually have 'less shame' than moms around confronting the hard truth that they may not know everything from the moment their child is born. She believes that this is partly because society doesn't home in on the phrase paternal instinct, whereas an innate 'maternal instinct' is widely expected. In lieu of male pride or obstinacy, she's found modern dads to be genuinely curious. 'They know they don't have the skills,' she said. 'They're like, 'Someone just teach me.'' In the end, Kennedy believes that today's dads, to varying degrees, want 'repair' with their kids, and to be 'cycle-breakers'—making up for all those nights they went to bed without their own dad tucking them in. Rather than raising boys who will end up in the manosphere, they want to teach their kids how to deal with their feelings. In a time of wall-to-wall negativity, Kennedy's optimism is refreshing. Whether or not the proper prescription for modern parenting partnerships lies in patting dads on the back for performing seemingly basic tasks, Kennedy's pragmatism about making men feel capable of the job of raising children seems a worthwhile place to start. Article originally published at The Atlantic
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Turf Tank transforms field painting at Total Sports in NY
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you're ever at Total Sports Experience early one summer morning, you might catch a glimpse of an unusual assistant on one of the many soccer fields. This little robot is called a 'Turf Tank.' Affectionally known to employees there as 'Frank' — the GPS-guided robot lines and paints athletic fields with centimeter accuract. There are 14 soccer fields at Total Sports Experience, half of them with double sets of lines, so the Turf Tank paints the equivalent of 21 fields every week. Management said it typically takes two guys about two hours to do the job. Turf Tank can do it in about a half hour. It can also paint a field from scratch, and all you have to do is pick a starting corner. 'We did a Gaelic football tournament here a few years back, and didn't have that field before lined or anything, but the tablet really just picked a starting point and let it go — and it painted it on it's own where it probably would've taken us a full day to paint it by hand,' Total Sports Experience General Manager Jamie Hammond said. Turf Tank was named one of the best inventions of 2024 by Time Magazine. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
