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New research shows students experience extreme anxiety when accused of academic misconduct. Unis can do more to help them

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September 8, 2026 (Conversation) Since the launch of generative artificial intelligence (AI), many university students have claimed their teachers have falsely accused them of using AI to cheat. While allegations of cheating and plagiarism should be taken seriously, sometimes such accusations have rested on unreliable AI-detection programs. Unis have always had processes in place to investigate alleged student misconduct. But the impact of these experiences on students’ wellbeing has been mostly anecdotal, and lacking in research. In a new study, we investigated the emotional impact on students who faced formal academic misconduct investigations. Our research In 2024, we conducted a

AI is helping businesses learn what customers will pay – and workers will accept

September 8, 2026 (Conversation) US regulators are grappling with a controversial new frontier in online shopping: companies using our personal data to work out how much each of us is willing to pay. The Federal Trade Commission is currently consulting on an enforcement policy for “personalised pricing”, amid concern increasingly sophisticated algorithms could allow businesses to tailor prices and discounts to individual customers. Closer to home, Consumer NZ recently warned about the vast amounts of data collected through supermarket loyalty programmes. There is no evidence New Zealand supermarkets are individually pricing products this way. But Consumer NZ argues loyalty data

Gold falls Rs 650 per 10 gm in Delhi amid weak global cues

Gold falls Rs 650 per 10 gm in Delhi amid weak global cues

New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) Gold prices began the week on a muted note, falling Rs 650 to Rs 1,60,250 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as a bearish global trend weighed on domestic sentiment. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had ended at Rs 1,60,900 per 10 grams on Friday. However, silver remained unchanged at Rs 2,40,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) for the second straight session, according to local traders. “Gold remained under pressure after stronger-than-expected US jobs data increased expectations of a September Fed rate hike, with markets now awaiting this

Post-traumatic mental condition may contribute to heart risk, study finds

New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) Mental health conditions that may develop following a traumatic incident could contribute to a higher risk of future cardiovascular issues such as non-fatal heart attack and stroke or a fatal cardiac event, according to new research. “Traumatic events are common experiences and can include serious fires or explosions, physical assault, transportation accidents, the suicide or death of a loved one, and severe medical illnesses or injuries,” lead author Jennifer A Sumner, an associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of California Los Angeles, said. “Experiencing traumatic events can significantly affect mental health

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