More evidence, from a large-scale study in China, that using AI hurts learning if it undermines mental effort. When homework time drops due to AI use, so do test scores.
Across studies, there is a clear theme: AI tutoring in support of classes is good, using AI to "help" with homework is bad.
CompleNet 2027 dates confirmed. March 9-12, 2027 in Rochester, NY, USA. Mark your calendars. Chaired by @gghoshal.bsky.social
For those planning to attend CCS26 in Binghamton: the SECS call is now open! Up to €800 to cover registration, travel, accommodation, and visas. Open to everyone up to 4 years post-PhD working on complex systems :)
Deadline: July 8th 2026 (AoE)
📋 yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/secs/
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Israel sigue empeñado en reventar cualquier acuerdo de paz en Oriente Próximo.
Research students: Government guarantee of minimum wage would be nice?
Edu Minister @jasonclaremp.bsky.social: Nah. Universities can pay that if they want.
Unis: We’re sacking researchers & defunding our research scholarship programs.
What a “system”!
Below-minimum wage = below-minimum research
Have you been accepted and can't pay for it because your PhD/postdoc salary sucks?
From the @yrcss.bsky.social, we offer financial help (SECS) for the early-career researchers that are attending the CCS! If you want to know more about it, check it out! yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/secs/
Skyrocketing living costs and lack of government support are deterring potential PhD candidates. Experts say the obvious solution is to lift the stipend
Hey you... psst... Yes you! Don't miss the chance to go to the CCS26! We have just opened the SECS call for those early-career researchers in need of financial support. Now you have no excuse not to go!
Is it fair to ask a researcher based in the UK to pay the same membership fee for a scientific society as a researcher based in Bangladesh? Until now, they did!
@css-conference.bsky.social has introduced a special membership fee of €1 per year. Here are more details: cssociety.org/membership/
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For those planning to attend CCS26 in Binghamton: the SECS call is now open! Up to €800 to cover registration, travel, accommodation, and visas. Open to everyone up to 4 years post-PhD working on complex systems :)
Deadline: July 8th 2026 (AoE)
📋 yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/secs/
Israeli airstrikes on residential neighborhoods in south Lebanon have left several civilians dead and injured.
Preliminary toll:
• Harouf: 3 killed, 4 missing.
• Kfarsir: 3 killed from the same family.
• Sharqiyyeh: 4 killed.
Rescue operations are ongoing and the toll is expected to rise.
For those planning to attend CCS26 in Binghamton: the SECS call is now open! Up to €800 to cover registration, travel, accommodation, and visas. Open to everyone up to 4 years post-PhD working on complex systems :)
Deadline: July 8th 2026 (AoE)
📋 yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/secs/
'Doraemon' lo vuelve a hacer: gana nuevamente a 'La Mirada Crítica' de Ana Terradillos en la franja matinal
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If your paper was accepted, congratulations! 🎉
If you're not yet on board with #CCS2026, what are you waiting for? Submit your abstract to any of our SIXTEEN satellite events! 🛰️👇
You just realize #CCS2026 is taking place in four months? You can still be a part of it!
From computational social science to animal behavior, take a look at the satellite events we have lined up. You can still submit a contribution to any of them! 🛰️
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