Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
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19.8% AI is making us lazy
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51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
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5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
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21.7% Too early to tell
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1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.4% Yes
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46.6% No
Weaving studio Open Day, Sun the 7th
Join me in my weaving studio tomorrow for Slow Sundays in the Studio, a monthly open day.
Come and learn about weaving, enjoy demonstrations and even make your own cute and colourful mug rug to take home for free.
Sunday 7th December, 10am - 4pm
84 Glenburn Road (off Napier Rd), Ashhurst.
*Number 84 is right at the top of Glenburn Road, so wind your way up the hill until you get to the end.
More details can be found here: www.slowwoven.co.nz...
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