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Merriam-Webster picks "slop" as word of the year

Slop, referring to polished but uncanny, derivative or mediocre AI-generated content, is Merriam-Webster's word of the year.

2025's words of the year say a lot about a generation fed up with an internet they can't quit

From Glassdoor's "fatigue" to Oxford Dictionary's "rage bait," the words of 2025 is reflecting a sense of exhaustion and ...
IEEE

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Computer Programming: Does It Enhance Learning, Motivation, and the Learning Environment?

Abstract: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is emerging as a transformative technology in higher education, particularly in programming instruction. However, its impact on learning, ...
Yahoo

Prosecutor questions Brian Walshe computer searches day wife went missing | Elizabeth Vargas Reports

NewsNation’s Brian Entin joins “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” to discuss day two of the Brian Walshe murder trial. Prosecutors revealed he allegedly looked up how to clean a knife that had been ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Anthropic Says Its New AI Model Is Better at Coding and Office Work

Anthropic PBC is rolling out a new version of its artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4.5, designed to be better at automating coding and office tasks. The new model is more capable than ...