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Let’s be honest. The internet is overflowing with “how to” articles, and most of them are variations on “use Google better.” So, when I saw a UCLA student, Monica Adams, sharing her “three things” she does with OpenAI’s Atlas browser, I braced myself. And, well, I wasn’t disappointed. It’s… something. Let’s dissect this.

The core argument, as presented by Ms. Adams, is that she leverages Atlas for “three things.” That’s it. That’s the entire pillar of this, frankly, underwhelming piece. She’s essentially saying, “I’m using a powerful AI tool, and I’m going to tell you about it.” Revolutionary, isn’t it? We’re practically rewriting the laws of physics.

The first “thing” Adams mentions is “researching her coursework.” Let’s unpack this. As a Neuroscience & Entrepreneurship student at UCLA, presumably, Adams is tackling some *extremely* complex subjects. To suggest she’s relying on an AI to simply “research” her coursework is… reductive. It’s like saying a neurosurgeon uses a calculator to perform a brain operation. While AI can certainly provide information – and let’s be clear, it *does* – genuine learning involves critical thinking, questioning assumptions, and wrestling with concepts. Atlas might be a shortcut, but shortcuts rarely lead to deep understanding. It’s a fancy search engine with a slightly more verbose personality.

Then there’s the assertion that she uses it for “brainstorming.” Brainstorming is, by its very nature, a human activity. It involves a group of people – often fueled by caffeine and creative frustration – bouncing ideas off each other. To suggest an AI can *replace* this process is baffling. Atlas can generate lists of ideas, sure. But it can’t replicate the serendipitous moments of insight that come from a truly collaborative environment. It can’t deal with the egos and conflicting opinions that inevitably arise when people try to solve complex problems. Frankly, it’s a bit insulting to suggest that an algorithm can magically unlock human creativity.

The final “thing” she does – and this is where things get particularly… curious – is unspecified. Let’s be blunt: if the most compelling thing a UCLA student can share about using a cutting-edge AI like Atlas is simply “something else,” then we have a problem. It begs the question: What *is* it? Was it a clever prompt? A particularly insightful response? Without context, it’s just… noise. It’s the equivalent of a magician showing you a rabbit out of a hat and refusing to explain the trick.

And let’s not even get started on the implied assumption that Atlas is somehow *essential* for a student at UCLA. The university offers a vast array of resources – libraries, expert faculty, peer study groups – that could be far more valuable for learning and development. To elevate Atlas to this level of importance feels like a convenient, and perhaps slightly naive, endorsement.

It’s worth noting that OpenAI’s Atlas is still in development. Its performance can fluctuate, and its biases are a known concern. Relying solely on a nascent AI for academic pursuits is a risky proposition.

Ultimately, this article is a reminder that hype often precedes substance. It’s a gentle nudge to ask: “Is this actually useful, or is it just a clever marketing ploy?”

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