親が子にAIを使わせる理由は「勉強に役立つ」ではなく「うちの子だけは遅れさせたくない」? 2000人を調査
米シカゴ大学などの研究チームがPNASで発表した調査で、親が子どもに生成AIを使わせる理由は学習効果への期待ではなく「周囲から遅れをとる焦り」であることが判明。全員が禁止を望みながら使わせる「囚人のジレンマ」が働いている。
米シカゴ大学などの研究チームがPNASで発表した調査で、親が子どもに生成AIを使わせる理由は学習効果への期待ではなく「周囲から遅れをとる焦り」であることが判明。全員が禁止を望みながら使わせる「囚人のジレンマ」が働いている。

The father of a 14-year-old boy who carried out a school mass shooting in Thailand begged forgiveness from the parents of the youngest victim, 12-year-old Naphat Chaimar, during funeral rites at a Nonthaburi temple.
The Bombay High Court ordered a son to vacate a Mumbai flat gifted by his parents after he failed to uphold his promise to care for them, satisfying Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act.

Parents in Wales fear being left behind as England introduces routine newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Scotland launches a trial, while the Welsh government awaits updated UK NSC guidance.
Waterfalls in the Adelaide Hills roared to life after heavy rain and hail sent 18 billion litres into Adelaide's metro reservoirs in 24 hours, boosting combined storage levels to 73 per cent.

A new law in England limits compulsory school uniform items to three branded pieces plus a tie from September, aiming to save families money, though consistency varies and some schools and suppliers face challenges.

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang, China, with 151km/h winds, prompting evacuation orders and suspension of non-essential activities amid warnings of intensified rain and wind in eastern China.

A 9-year-old boy in Zhejiang, China, was swept away by a giant wave while crossing a causeway with two adults and another child; search efforts are hindered by high tides and dangerous currents.

Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan has emerged as the surprise frontrunner to succeed António Guterres as the UN's first female and first Jewish secretary general, securing a strong opening position in the security council's first straw poll.

The parents of Genevieve Meehan, a nine-month-old who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag at a nursery, fear unsafe sleeping practices are widespread across England, as new restrictions approach.

A school shooting in Thailand's Nonthaburi Province results in 9 deaths, including the 14-year-old suspect, after he shot his grandparents and opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi school, injuring over 30; the death toll includes a 12-year-old girl who died from critical wounds.

Russian attacks on Kyiv and its region killed four, including a child, while Ukraine targeted a Russian oil refinery, exacerbating fuel shortages in Russia.

The Trump administration has issued executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship, targeting 'birth tourism' and specific foreign affiliations, despite potential legal challenges and a previous Supreme Court setback.
At least 35 US states, including Alabama, California, and New York, have implemented bans on smartphones in schools to varying degrees, citing distractions, mental health concerns, and inappropriate content access. Parents and educators advocate for reduced screen time and stricter technology policies.

The tiny Spanish mountain village of Somosierra is preparing for thousands of visitors for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, prompting logistical challenges for its 93 inhabitants.
Health experts in Australia warn that social media influencers are promoting unnecessary and potentially harmful prenatal multivitamins and supplements to expectant parents, advising a 'food-first' approach.

Hong Kong parents are urged to vaccinate their children against respiratory infections as the city faces a triple threat from influenza, Covid-19, and RSV, following its first child flu death of the year.
At least 35 states and DC have restricted smartphones in schools, with 24 enforcing bell-to-bell bans. Meanwhile, parents and advocacy groups are pushing for tighter regulations on school-issued iPads, screen time, and classroom tech.

A suspected teenage gunman killed at least five people and injured 23 others at a school in Thailand after fatally shooting his grandparents. The teenage perpetrator was also found dead.

A student in Thailand's Nonthaburi Province killed his grandparents before carrying out a school shooting that left five dead and 23 injured before committing suicide.

A 14-year-old student shot and killed five school staff members and his two grandparents before taking his own life at a high school near Bangkok, Thailand.
Coco Gauff's Grand Slam victory is rooted in her family's sacrifices and unwavering belief in her tennis dream, from her parents' career changes to her mother's guidance on staying grounded.

A 14-year-old Thai student killed his grandparents and 5 people at his school, wounding over 30, before taking his own life, prompting Thailand's leader to promise new gun laws amid the country's struggle with gun violence.

Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor at 37, resigned amid scrutiny over his academic work and life story, including claims about his autism and learning journey