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ChatGPT fuels boom of A grades in schools

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Some college classes are seeing a boom in students earning A&#x27;s — many with the help of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" data-vars-content-id="ab7cd42a-dbb2-44b2-af91-4a4205e3bcd9" data-vars-headline="ChatGPT fuels boom of A grades in schools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_self">AI</a>.Why it matters: Universities and colleges were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="already concerned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/11/harvard-faculty-vote-grade-inflation-cap-a-grades-ivy-league" data-vars-content-id="ab7cd42a-dbb2-44b2-af91-4a4205e3bcd9" data-vars-headline="ChatGPT fuels boom of A grades in schools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/11/harvard-faculty-vote-grade-inflation-cap-a-grades-ivy-league" target="_self">already concerned</a> about how many students are earning A&#x27;s and B&#x27;s, but now must worry that graduates are leaving AI-proficient rather than knowledgeable about their subjects of study.

Juneteenth celebration in Colorado Springs is losing support

The shift comes as municipalities and sponsors reevaluate their support for DEI-related causes.

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This weekend&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival" data-vars-click-url="http://scjuneteenthfestival.com/" data-vars-content-id="3c26053d-7be6-4315-beca-415f7fd8d126" data-vars-headline="Juneteenth celebration in Colorado Springs is losing support" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://scjuneteenthfestival.com/" target="_blank">Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival</a> is moving indoors after the city of Colorado Springs cut its financial backing and increased the price for park permits.Why it matters: Municipalities and sponsors are reevaluating their support for DEI causes, including the holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S., AP <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/juneteenth-trump-diversity-e441197492e4360f3b7a8cbbc00b5c79" data-vars-content-id="3c26053d-7be6-4315-beca-415f7fd8d126" data-vars-headline="Juneteenth celebration in Colorado Springs is losing support" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/juneteenth-trump-diversity-e441197492e4360f3b7a8cbbc00b5c79" target="_blank">reports</a>.

Anthropic co-founder's advice for students

It's time "to become something of a nerd about something."

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Anthropic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/06/anthropic-spacex-elon-musk-compute" data-vars-content-id="7e3f9341-3c28-4ee0-a0fd-257f92b9bcbb" data-vars-headline="Anthropic co-founder&#x27;s advice for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/06/anthropic-spacex-elon-musk-compute" target="_self">Anthropic</a> co-founder Jack Clark has this advice for students wondering how to plan a career in the AI era: &quot;Get good at asking questions and maintaining ... the curiosity you had as a child.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;It is a time for everyone to become something of a nerd about something.&quot;</li></ul>The big picture: In an exclusive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="interview" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/07/anthropic-jack-clark-ai-intelligence-explosion" data-vars-content-id="7e3f9341-3c28-4ee0-a0fd-257f92b9bcbb" data-vars-headline="Anthropic co-founder&#x27;s advice for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/07/anthropic-jack-clark-ai-intelligence-explosion" target="_self">interview</a> with Axios co-founder Mike Allen, Clark said AI tools open new ways to dive deep into interests and answer complicated questions.

Sushi Ai in the Broadmoor Glen neighborhood punches above its weight

Tucked into an unassuming spot in the Broadmoor Glen neighborhood, it's easy to miss.

Food and Drink

Sushi Ai isn&#x27;t big. It isn&#x27;t fancy. Tucked into an unassuming spot in the Broadmoor Glen neighborhood, it&#x27;s easy to miss.Yes, but: It punches above its weight and somehow consistently manages to impress my family.

1-minute voter guide: Democratic race for 5th Congressional District

Democrats Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan share U.S. Army backgrounds and a desire to flip the 5th Congressional District,

Election

Democrats Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan share U.S. Army backgrounds and a desire to flip the 5th Congressional District, but they&#x27;re offering primary voters different visions for the future.Why it matters: Even though the district is seen as strong Republican territory, Democrats believe they have an opportunity to defeat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in November as growth <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shifts the electorate" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/10/5th-congressional-district-national-democrats-focus/" data-vars-content-id="e619c397-2c39-4e29-bdbd-a5b85a3cf262" data-vars-headline="1-minute voter guide: Democratic race for 5th Congressional District" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/10/5th-congressional-district-national-democrats-focus/" target="_blank">shifts the electorate</a> in their direction.

What to know about the 2026 caucuses in Colorado Springs

It's the start of the process for statewide and local candidates to get on the June primary ballot.

Colorado&#x27;s 2026 election season begins Tuesday with El Paso County political party caucuses.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the start of the process for statewide and local candidates to get their names on the June primary ballot.

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Colorado voter guide: What to know about the candidates and top races

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1-minute voter guide: Democratic race for attorney general

1-minute voter guide: Democratic primary for Colorado governor

1-minute voter guide: Colorado's GOP race for attorney general

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Colorado voter guide: What to know about the candidates and top races

1-minute voter guide: Democratic race for 5th Congressional District

1-minute voter guide: Democratic race for attorney general

1-minute voter guide: Democratic primary for Colorado governor

1-minute voter guide: Colorado's GOP race for attorney general