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Yang, Maya. “‘I Feel Helpless’: College Graduates Can’t Find Entry-Level Roles in Shrinking Market Amid Rise of AI.” The Guardian, 12 Apr. 2026, www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/12/college-graduates-job-market-ai.

Summary: This article explores the conundrum that many recent graduates are running into, a labor market that feels a lot smaller than it did a few years ago after many work places have implemented AI. Yang highlights how entry level roles, the ones that traditionally new graduates would be perfect for, have been phased out or transformed into automated systems. Personal accounts from graduates who are struggling with the AI element of the job market especially AI screening, emphasizes the negative effects that AI has on the entry level market.

Why I liked it: I appreciated this article shining a light on one of the major reasons why a lot of college students have a bitterness towards AI. I also appreciate how it’s steering away from the rhetoric that AI is replacing humans in the job market, and more about how the process of getting hired has changed instead. It shines a little bit of hope and gives a little bit of insight on what might be going. “wrong” outside of just the idea of AI taking the place of human labor.

Slemrod, Tar “More and more teachers and students are using AI, even though it might do more harm than good” Phys.org, 18 March 2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-teachers-students-ai-good.html

Nowadays, more teachers and students are using AI in school, even though it might do more harm than good. Many teachers use AI for lesson plans, and students use it for homework, tutoring, and learning new topics. But schools do not really have enough training or clear rules for using AI. The article shows some problems too. Some students use AI for mental health help, and it can give harmful answers. Also, it is not clear if AI really helps learning. Some studies show students do worse after they stop using AI, and teachers say it is hard to know if the work is really from the student. Parents also worry that AI is weakening skills like writing and critical thinking. At the same time, AI can help students with learning disabilities, give personalized learning, and help teachers save time. In the end, the article says schools should slow down and be careful with AI, not fully reject it, but use it in a responsible way. 

I like this article because it talks about what is really happening in schools today with AI. It shows both the good and bad sides, which helped me understand it better. It also made me think about how I use AI and why I should not depend on it too much for my school work.

Hughes, Eddie “Winston – Salem Coach using AI to train athletes” Spectrum News, 15 April 2026. 

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/04/15/winston-salem-coach-using-ai-to-train-athletes

AI is not just used in school, but also in sports to help athletes get better. This article talks about Derrick Speas, a coach in Winston-Salem, who uses AI technology to train athletes. He worked with the Chinese national speed skating team and helped them win medals and world records. He uses AI tools like 3D cameras to scan athletes’ bodies and see their strengths and weaknesses. The data helps him know how muscles will respond and when athletes will get tired. He also uses more tests to get detailed information before training starts. Because of this, athletes like NFL player Kendell Brooks have improved their performance and conditioning. The article shows that AI helps coaches not guess but use real data to train athletes better. It also helps introduce new sports science to the next generation.

I like this article because it shows a different way AI is being used, not just in school but in sports. It helped me see how AI can actually improve performance and help athletes get stronger. I also like how the coach uses real data instead of guessing, which makes training more effective. It made me think about how technology can be helpful in real-life situations.

Kimball, Donald “I spoke with teachers about AI. Here’s how the education system needs to adapt” Washington State Standard, 14 April 2026.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/14/i-spoke-with-teachers-about-ai-heres-how-the-education-system-needs-to-adapt

This article talks about how AI like ChatGPT is growing fast, and schools were not ready for it. The writer spoke with teachers, and many of them are trying to adapt but are worried that AI is making students lose critical thinking skills. Some teachers also think electronics like laptops are more of a distraction than helpful, so they want more learning done by hand or in person. It says schools should not fully remove AI, but they should teach students how to use it the right way. For example, students should say when they use AI, try the work first before using it, and check if the AI is correct. It also explains that AI can help with things like tutoring and reducing teacher workload. In the end, the article says schools should not fully accept or fully ban AI, but find a balance.

I like this article because it shows both sides of AI in education. It helped me understand that AI is not all bad or all good. I also like how it gives simple ideas on how students can use AI the right way without depending on it too much. It made me think about how to use AI better for my own school work.

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Cassidy, John. “Can A.I. Be Pro-Worker?” The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025, https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-financial-page/can-ai-be-pro-worker.

Summary: John Cassidy dives into some really interesting research from three MIT economists who argue that AI doesn’t have to result in everyone losing their jobs. He talks about the difference between “so-so automation,” think of those frustrating automated customer service bots that don’t actually help, and AI that actually makes workers better at what they do, or their job easier.

The main takeaway is that how AI affects our future isn’t just “happening” to us. It’s a choice made by companies and policy makers. To make it “pro-worker,” we have to focus on using the tech to help people perform more complex tasks and give workers a real seat at the table.

Why I liked it: I really appreciated how this article pushes back against the idea that we’re just passive observers of the “AI revolution.” It’s easy to feel a bit anxious about how automation will change the professional world, but Cassidy’s focus on augmentation, using tech to amplify or partner with human skill, feels much more like a positive thing.

As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about how to design instructions and guides that help people move and work more intuitively, I loved the idea of AI being a “force multiplier” for human expertise rather than just a way to cut costs by replacing us. It made me feel a lot more optimistic about where we’re headed if we can get the policy side right.

John Cassidy is also someone who I have gravitated towards when it comes to the news around AI. He seems to have a relatively optimistic, yet realistic outlook on Ai and it’s progress as a whole.

Feller, Mary Beth, “ASU + GSV Summit brings experts together to discuss AI, education equity” Arizona State University News, 15 April 2026.

https://news.asu.edu/20260413-arts-humanities-and-education-asugsv-summit-brings-experts-together-discuss-ai-education

The ASU+GSV Summit is a big education event where experts, university leaders, and tech people come together to talk about the future of learning, especially with AI. The theme this year was “The Power of Fusion,” which means mixing education, technology, and ideas together to improve learning for everyone. A lot of the talks focused on how AI is changing education. Leaders like ASU President Michael Crow said AI can help make learning more personal and help more students succeed. But they also said a big problem is that not everyone has equal access to AI, which could make education unfair if it is not handled well.
They also talked about research and trust in universities. Some speakers said schools need to show that their research helps real people in society so they can get more support and funding. Others said countries need to invest in education and AI to stay competitive. The summit also shared real AI projects. ASU created something called CreateAI, which lets students and staff build AI tools without needing coding skills. There were also AI agents that can help teachers make quizzes, organize notes, and improve learning faster. Another important part was mental health in education. Goldie Hawn talked about her MindUP program, which teaches kids how to understand their emotions and reduce stress. ASU is working with her foundation to bring this into schools.
I like this article because it shows how AI is not just about technology, but also about students, teachers, and real-life learning. It connects to education, mental health, and future jobs, which makes it interesting for me as a student because it shows how school and learning might change in the future and how I can benefit from it.

Horvath, Bruna “Allbirds, once a buzzy shoe startup, pivots to AI” NBC News, 15 April 2026. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/allbirds-buzzy-shoe-startup-pivots-ai-rcna331943 

This article is about how Allbirds, a shoe company, is changing its whole business to focus on AI. They are even changing their name to NewBird AI and investing about $50 million into AI technology. They plan to buy powerful computers (GPUs) and provide AI services because a lot of companies need more AI power right now. Because of this big change, their stock price went up a lot, even though the company has been struggling. Before this, Allbirds was not doing well; they closed stores and sold part of their brand.
The article also warns that this kind of sudden change can be risky. It gives an example of Long Island Iced Tea Corp, which tried to switch to crypto and failed badly. I liked this article because it shows how powerful AI is becoming and how even a shoe company is changing its whole business just to be part of AI. It also helped me understand that not every company succeeds when they switch to a new trend, so it made me think more critically about AI and business decisions. 

Farrow, Ronan, and Andrew Marantz. “Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted?” The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026, www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/sam-altman-may-control-our-future-can-he-be-trusted

A relatively recent article dives into the growing concerns surrounding Sam Altman and his leadership at OpenAI. The piece reveals internal tensions that have been building for years, including secret memos, Slack messages, and testimony from senior researchers who questioned whether Altman can be trusted with such powerful technology.

I think this is an incredibly important topic to keep an eye on. What stood out to me the most is how much power is concentrated in a small group of individuals making decisions that could shape the future of AI—and potentially the world. The article makes it clear that this isn’t just about one company or one CEO; it’s about whether the institutions controlling AI are equipped to handle that responsibility. It also reminds me of broader discussions in tech media and online commentary, where figures like Atrioc have pointed out how quickly public trust and user behavior can shift based on leadership decisions. So if internal doubts about Altman continue, it could have major implications for the future of OpenAI.

NEWS, KYODO. “Over 70% of Japan Highschoolers Use AI, Mostly as Study Assistant: Survey.” Japan Wire by Kyodo News, 12 Apr. 2026, english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/74032. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

“According to the Gakken Research Institute for Learning and Education survey, 36.6 percent of elementary school students and 43.2 percent of junior high school students are also utilizing AI, for the same aims.”

The article goes into further detail about how the Gakken Research Institute performed their surveys, and the results of the surveys.

It was interesting to see information from another country about how their youth are interacting with AI, and that this is not just an issue in American schools.

Shea, Matt. “Iran War: We Spoke to the Man Making Lego-Style AI Videos That Experts Say Are Powerful Propaganda.” BBC, 11 Apr. 2026, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd8jrd1vnyo. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

Shea’s article from the BBC takes a look at recent propaganda videos made by a creator referred to as “Mr. Explosive”. Mr. Explosive shares his thoughts about the topics and references featured in his videos.

The article also brings up the emerging term, “slopaganda”

“‘Slopaganda’ – coined in an academic paper last year as a play on ‘AI slop’ – is too weak a term to capture how powerful this “highly sophisticated” content is, says leading propaganda expert Dr Emma Briant.

AI-generated propaganda clips are estimated to have been viewed hundreds of millions of times over the course of the war.”