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MIT published a brutally honest report on what AI is doing to students.
A committee of professors and students spent five months studying how AI changed learning on campus, and the findings read like a warning to every university on the planet.
Study groups are disappearing. Office hours are emptying out. Problem sets and take-home exams no longer prove anything, because AI can produce credible solutions to almost any written assignment in the undergraduate curriculum. Students who lean on chatbots lose mastery and confidence, and some slip into what the report calls cognitive surrender, reaching for AI at the first hint of struggle.
The numbers are rough. 46 percent of surveyed MIT undergrads use LLMs daily. 90 percent worry about their own overreliance. Undergrads who feel AI makes them replaceable now outnumber those who feel it makes them capable.
The committee's answer surprised me. They refused to fight AI with surveillance. The report calls AI detectors unreliable, says lockdown browsers feel like spying, and warns that policing students builds a classroom atmosphere of mutual distrust.
Instead, MIT wants to rebuild education around the things AI can't replace. That means oral exams, semester portfolios, in-person project work, and a required social component in every subject. The report even floats the idea of rethinking grades entirely, since without a GPA to optimize, much of the incentive to cheat with AI evaporates.
The committee warns professors against replacing undergrad research assistants with AI agents just because they're cheaper, because a university exists to grow people, not output.
The most famous tech school on earth admitted the machines broke its way of teaching. Its answer is more humans, not more software.
@ycinnewyork Hi! Friendly calming voice here for the intensity of your tweet. The quote does NOT say there are more white students, it says there are more white students ADMITTED... AND more importantly, it is not talking about Stuy at all! The details are even linked in the quote!
@TipOfTheBanana ‼️ FUN FACT ‼️
Barilla pasta has a channel on @Spotify that plays playlists of 3-5 songs whose combined runtime is the length of time it takes to cook various types of pasta listed on that playlist.
Want to cook Farfalle? That’ll be 12 minutes.
Tonight, the Empire State Building tower lights will turn to a pink sparkle at 9:25 to honor the late Dolly Parton.
Dolly was a global cultural icon whose seven-decade career reached generations of fans. Beyond entertainment, Dolly leaves a significant philanthropic legacy through the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of millions of books to children worldwide.
At Nine-Two-Five tonight, we celebrate her and her legacy 💖
On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, prohibiting the denial of the right to vote on the basis of sex. The Library holds the records and library collection of the National Woman’s Party, which was instrumental in getting the legislation passed. 🧵
Puberty can be confusing. Boys deserve resources to help navigate it, too. Columbia Mailman’s Marni Sommer and collaborators created Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Hairier, a research-informed guide for boys ages 9–14 covering body changes, emotions, peer pressure and more.
https://t.co/G60Sp2EMWj
A new school year is around the corner! Parents: Now is the time to talk to your child’s health care provider about required vaccines for school.
Learn more: https://t.co/VheHNqFg9n
With the midterms right around the corner I fear many people are unaware of the impending impact of HR1 (Big Beautiful Bill) provisions going into effect on October 1st.
A few things I’m worried about, as a pediatrician 🧵
🖤 Happy Black Business Month 🖤
You can support Black-owned businesses this August and year-round.
📍 Discover new Black-owned stores and enterprises with @NYC_SBS' Shop Your City tool: https://t.co/uHVz2WYjvs
We are joining with The Bronx Health Link to host a Free Giveaway of Menstrual Products, on Wednesday, July 15th, from 11am-1pm, at Bronx Borough Hall.
Period poverty is a real challenge with many individuals struggling for basic access to essential menstrual products. We must remove the stigma and make these products available to all who are in need.
No cost. No registration. No questions asked. Please share. For more information, use the QR code.
Extreme heat arrives Wednesday. Today, while it is still mild, is the day to get ready.
Take a few minutes to safely clean and install your air conditioner. A working AC is the single most effective way to prevent heat illness and death, especially for older adults, people with health conditions, and anyone at higher risk.
At Emergency Management, we plan for heat as the deadliest weather we face, and we know the days before matter most. Set yourself up now to keep you and your family safe so you are cool and protected when the temperatures climb.
Visit https://t.co/3t3I1pb2xQ to learn how to prepare for extreme heat and to sign up for Notify NYC alerts.
Happy Pride!
Everyone deserves someone in their corner. Just one trusted, accepting adult can reduce the risk of suicide attempts among LGBTQ+ youth by 40%. School-Based Health Centers are proud to be a safe, affirming place where every student belongs.