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Learning with AI: 90 percent of lecturers fear less their own thinking

Translated title. Original: Lernen mit KI: 90 Prozent der Dozenten fürchten weniger eigenes Denken

Research links cognitive aging, learning and AI, showing mixed effects of AI on independent thinking and problem solving; studies span human surveys, neurobiology, and behavioral strategies, with initiatives to fund rigorous AI-learning impact research.

Siblings: “The influence of genes on children’s intelligence grows steadily over the course of their lives” – WELT

Translated title. Original: Geschwister: „Die Bedeutung der Gene für die Intelligenz von Kindern steigt im Leben kontinuierlich an“ - WELT

Three intelligence researchers discuss how genes and upbringing shape children’s intelligence. The article’s title says the influence of genes grows as children age.

Brain training: Diverse challenges count more than crossword puzzles

Translated title. Original: Gehirntraining: Vielfältige Herausforderungen zählen mehr als Kreuzworträtsel

The document argues that diverse, complex mental challenges and social activities, not just crossword-like tasks, support brain health and may reduce dementia risk. It cites studies on cognitive training, reading, and creative work, and offers practical tips and a free guide to maintain cognitive function in older age.

AiPulse — Issue No. 106

AI in education and work can erode long-term skills as it aids short-term tasks. A metacognitive framework offers language and tools to diagnose when AI reduces competency, and it guides scaffolds to keep learners actively engaged.

Is AI making us less intelligent? Differences between attention, memory, and IQ

Translated title. Original: ¿Está la IA volviéndonos menos inteligentes? Diferencias entre atención, memoria y cociente intelectual

The piece questions whether generative AI degrades thinking by affecting memory, attention, and reasoning, arguing that while IQ is relatively stable and influenced by environment, modern changes—education, health, and technology exposure—can shift cognitive processes. It notes evidence of a Flynn effect and, in some developed countries, an inverse Flynn effect driven by environmental factors and AI usage, emphasizing the potential impact on memory, attention, and critical thinking rather than general IQ.

When our parents started getting older | EDATV News

Translated title. Original: Cuando nuestros padres empezaron a hacerse mayores | EDATV News

The text meditates on aging parents, noting that the process is gradual and often unremarked until it alters family dynamics. It traces how childhood admiration and dependence give way to empathy and comprehension as parents grow older and their limitations become apparent.

The "cognitive offloading" or "cognitive delegation": why AI atrophies our brain, and how to avoid becoming dependent on it

Translated title. Original: Le "cognitive offloading" ou "délégation cognitive": pourquoi l'IA atrophie notre cerveau, et comment éviter d'en devenir dépendant

The piece discusses cognitive offloading to AI, arguing that over-reliance can shrink our cognitive abilities, especially memory and critical thinking. It contrasts extended cognition with delegated cognition, citing research from MIT and UCL, and warns that systematic AI use can turn tools into a cognitive crutch unless minds remain actively engaged.

Screening study with 892 participants shows weaker recall

Translated title. Original: Screensh Studie mit 892 Teilnehmenden zeigt schwächeres Erinnern

A study-inspired discussion on how pervasive digital tools and AI affect attention and memory. It notes warnings from a Turkish professor, outlines cognitive risks, and offers a free guide with methods to maintain mental fitness.

All good with artificial intelligence, but what about emotional intelligence? - Infobae

Translated title. Original: Todo bien con la inteligencia artificial, pero ¿y la inteligencia emocional? - Infobae

The article links childhood social-emotional learning to better adult well-being, citing long-term Penn State research and similar studies, while criticizing education systems for not embedding socioemotional learning as a daily, policy-backed practice amid rising AI in classrooms.

Speech segment | Artificial intelligence can make you remember your life incorrectly, says philosopher Pii Telakivi | Cedar News

Translated title. Original: Puheenvuoro | Tekoäly voi saada sinut muistamaan elämäsi väärin, sanoo filosofi Pii Telakivi | Cedar News

AI is described as a future memory aid that may influence how we recall the past, according to philosopher Pii Telakivi and Helsingin Sanomat.