Day: July 30, 2025

NIH’s New Rules Try to Curb Tech Abuses but Miss the Structural Rot in Research Funding

The Trump War on Science™ delivered a new body blow. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) put out new guidance for researchers applying for grant funding. From September, proposals for new and ongoing research projects would be scrutinized for inordinate use of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing the proposals. Even worse, the NIH would […]

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De-Computing Is Not the Answer to Our AI Problem

Students using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to cheat is a real concern. Consider the new Cluely AI tool: With the help of Cluely AI, students can now Cheat on Everything—even live exams—without ever lifting a finger. A tiny Bluetooth earpiece stays hidden, while the student’s phone remains tucked away in a pocket or bag, quietly running […]

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