Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Are they simply lying??-----Why So Many Social Science Claims Are False | RealClearInvestigations

One of the most urgent questions facing society today is the potential impact of AI on education and labor markets.  -  Christopher J. Ferguson...
So it’s no surprise that two scientists attempted to provide an answer, producing a meta-analysis suggesting that incorporating ChatGPT in schooling dramatically improved student outcomes. 
  • Social media and online sources promoted the 2025 study as a beacon of bright light.
The problem is that the researchers’ conclusions were later found to be unreliable, and the study was retracted in April – another blow to the public’s faith in science.
Big discoveries are rare in science, but the academic research industry incentivizes scholars to turn small findings into splashy headlines...

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