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OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI says it’ll make changes to the way it updates the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an incident that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users. Last weekend, after OpenAI rolled out a tweaked GPT-4o — the default model powering ChatGPT — users on social media noted that ChatGPT began responding in […]
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are expected to launch on May 20, according to app store listings. The apps are currently available for preorder. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google is now gearing up to make the service available on the go. […]
IES vs SIT: returning home
[[{“value”:” After program opportunities After I finished my program with IES, I was given the opportunity to be an ambassador with the institution. With this opportunity, I am able to connect with future students who want to study abroad in the same location as I did. I was so happy to take this position as I love connecting with other…
Running Around the World…Literally
[[{“value”:” One of the reasons I decided to study in Europe is the ease of travel between countries and the many different places you can visit. I’ve already visited Italy, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Morocco, and many more smaller cities along the French Riviera. Before coming to France, I decided to sign up for a half-marathon in Milan. I was…
Why Early STEM Matters: Data-Driven Strategies
[[{“value”:” Post by Dr. Natasha Wilkerson May 2, 2025 At Vivify, we believe every student deserves the chance to see themselves as a scientist, engineer, or innovator. But far too often, the images and messages students receive about STEM send the opposite signal. Whether it’s a Google search or a superhero movie, the stereotype of who “belongs” in STEM is…
Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps redirect users to their own websites for payments
Apple has changed its App Store rules in the U.S. to let apps link users to their own websites so they can buy subscriptions or other digital goods. This change comes after a U.S. court ruled in favor of Epic Games in a case against the iPhone maker, ordering the latter not to prohibit apps […]