AI is making the internet more artificially happy, study finds

AI is making the internet more artificially happy, study finds

As of mid-2025, about a third of newly published websites were generated by artificial intelligence. That’s a massive increase from just three years before when the number hovered around zero. The AI written text provides fewer diverse viewpoints and is generally presented in a cheerful manner. That’s all according to an early study out last…

Puerto Rico digital media use hits 95% in 2026 study

Puerto Rico digital media use hits 95% in 2026 study

Anitza Cox, director of analysis and social policy at Estudios Técnicos Inc., presents findings from the PR Digital Trends Study 2026 on internet use, artificial intelligence and social media habits in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico’s digital ecosystem continued expanding in 2026, with internet and digital media penetration reaching 95% of the population age 12 and…

Students Are Learning Less and Getting Higher Grades Because of AI, Study Finds

Students Are Learning Less and Getting Higher Grades Because of AI, Study Finds

The booming use of generative AI by students is leading to rising grade inflation at universities, according to a working paper published this week by the University of California, Berkeley. There are three ways generative AI can be used by students: augmentation, where the tools perform a supporting role assisting in things like research while…

2026 fleet AI study: Data integration, TCO blind spot, slow operational AI, Fleet Advantage finds

2026 fleet AI study: Data integration, TCO blind spot, slow operational AI, Fleet Advantage finds

Private fleets have rushed to adopt GenAI for back-office convenience (87.1%), but this enthusiasm is creating a critical operational “execution gap,” according to a new Fleet Advantage survey on how carriers are using AI. Key takeaways AI execution gap: Fleet Advantage’s 2026 Use of AI in Fleets survey documents a massive, industry-wide “execution gap” as fleets…

AI May Disrupt Women-Dominated Jobs More Severely, Study Reveals

AI May Disrupt Women-Dominated Jobs More Severely, Study Reveals

An ILO study said women’s jobs are more exposed to generative AI in 88% of countries analysed. The report found that around 29% of female-dominated occupations face exposure to generative AI, compared to 16% of male-dominated jobs. The gap becomes wider in high-income economies. The ILO said 9.6% of women’s employment falls into high-risk automation…

Pilot study shows generative AI use in creative industries impacts entry level roles

Pilot study shows generative AI use in creative industries impacts entry level roles

The group of ten academics involved represent a wide spectrum of creative industries, from industrial and visual design through to screen arts, music, digital media and communications. Lead researcher and music industry expert, Associate Professor Dave Carter says the key purpose of the study was to shine a light on the current use and impacts…

Study warns cost-cutting use of generative AI could increase cyber-attack risks

Study warns cost-cutting use of generative AI could increase cyber-attack risks

Newly published research from a leading computer scientist warns that the use of generative AI to design, train or perform steps within a machine learning system could increase serious risks. Michael Lones, professor at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, has argued in a new paper that generative AI could expose organisations and…

One in three jobs may see over 50 pc task shift due to generative AI, study finds

One in three jobs may see over 50 pc task shift due to generative AI, study finds

A global study indicates nearly one in three jobs could see over 50 per cent of tasks transformed by generative AI. The research, involving Woxsen University, highlights major workforce shifts and emerging skill demands across industries in coming years. Published Date – 25 April 2026, 03:13 PM Hyderabad: As India prepares for…

AI Boosts Productivity — And Fears Of Layoffs, Anthropic Study Finds

AI Boosts Productivity — And Fears Of Layoffs, Anthropic Study Finds

The closer you are to AI’s orbit, the more you see its benefits — and potential threats. Such is the paradox found in a new Anthropic study of 81,000 Claude users. Those seeing the biggest productivity gains are also the most concerned about job displacement, especially in roles highly exposed to AI and among early-career…

2026 backlink study: How many backlinks does a website need to rank, by industry

2026 backlink study: How many backlinks does a website need to rank, by industry

2026 backlink study: How many backlinks does a website need to rank, by industry How many backlinks do I need to rank? According to WebFX’s 2026 study of 1,462 domains across 15 industries, websites ranking on page one have a median of 907 referring domains, ranging from 76 in Apparel to 3,027 in Finance &…