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Common Sense Media says Google’s AI Search poses an “unacceptable risk” to students. Google cannot turn it off.

This explainer explains how AI search works and why it's a concern for children's safety. It covers the risks of misinformation and why experts recommend limiting its use in schools.

Jul 1918

Anthropic opens Claude for Teachers with a promise not to train models on student data

Anthropic launches Claude for Teachers, a free service for K-12 educators in the U.S., with a strong commitment to not using student data for model training.

Jul 1427

Never-skilling: the research says juniors using AI never learn to debug

This explainer explores the concept of never-skilling in AI-assisted development, where junior developers fail to acquire fundamental debugging skills due to over-reliance on AI tools. It examines the mechanisms behind this phenomenon and its implications for career development and industry resilience.

Jul 1314

Grades dropped from 96 to 48 percent when a Brown professor made students take the exam without AI

This article explains how students using AI to cheat on exams can lead to lower grades when AI is not allowed during final tests. It explores what AI is and why it matters in education.

Jul 1130

business

‘We cannot choose to become idiots’: a Brown professor’s proof of mass AI cheating

Brown University professor Roberto Serrano suspects widespread AI cheating after a dramatic drop in student scores between a take-home and in-person exam.

Jul 826

Some of the nation’s rich are letting AI teach their kids

This article explains how artificial intelligence is being used for education, particularly by wealthy families who want personalized learning for their children. It explores the concept of AI teaching and why it matters for the future of education.

Jul 534

AI is inflating student grades, and the effect points to outsourced work, not better learning

This article explains how AI tools like ChatGPT are being used by students to improve grades, but not necessarily learning. It explores the difference between using AI as a learning tool versus a shortcut.

Jun 2136

business

Norway bans generative AI tools in elementary schools to protect kids' basic learning skills

Norway bans generative AI tools in elementary schools to protect children's foundational learning skills, emphasizing the importance of mastering core academic competencies before introducing advanced technologies.

Jun 1936

business

Alpha School’s Ritzy New York City Campus Costs $65,000 a Year—but Isn’t Actually a School

Alpha School's Manhattan campus charges $65,000 annually but isn't a traditional school. Internal documents reveal the company prioritizes opening dates over safety.

Jun 441

OpenAI Campus Network: Student club interest form

Learn how the OpenAI Campus Network connects student AI clubs worldwide to share resources, tools, and knowledge about artificial intelligence.

May 1051

tech

Worried about the nationwide Canvas data breach? Take these 6 steps now

A ransomware group claims to have stolen 275 million records from the educational platform Canvas, prompting urgent cybersecurity recommendations for users. Take six immediate steps to protect your data.

May 862

business

Duolingo beat every estimate Wall Street had. Then it told investors it was going to slow down on purpose. The stock dropped 14 per cent.

Duolingo exceeded Wall Street expectations in Q1 2026, but its decision to slow growth intentionally caused a 14% stock drop. The company is prioritizing user experience and AI integration over rapid expansion.

May 562