Tech report: Early Amazon deals, AI concerns in classrooms, viral food trends 41NBC News

Amazon Prime Days officially kick off tomorrow, but some major deals are already live. Shoppers can find early discounts on fans, misters, earphones, Apple products, vacuums, and other cleaning tools. The annual sales event runs through Friday, giving Prime members multiple days to grab big savings.A new study from MIT is raising red flags about how students are using AI in academic settings.

This column must've used AI (it didn't)

The fear of being accused of plagiarism has shifted from parental assistance to AI authorship. Now, even a well-written piece, especially with a flamboyant style, can raise suspicions of chatbot involvement. The pressure to avoid appearing artificially intelligent might lead to self-censorship or reliance on ghostwriters, highlighting the challenge of authentic expression in the age of AI.