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education1 month ago•5 min saved

AFT and Microsoft seal enforceable AI privacy pact for classrooms

The American Federation of Teachers and Microsoft have reached a landmark, legally enforceable AI privacy deal for schools, including 10 protections that bar using student or teacher data to train AI (except for narrow safety purposes), prohibit tracking students, require human oversight for AI decisions, and mandate clear explanations to educators and families. Districts can adopt the standards starting November 1, with ongoing talks about extending similar safeguards to OpenAI and Anthropic. The pact aims to fill regulatory gaps left by the lack of federal rules and holds Microsoft liable for breaches; the UFT is a partner in the initiative, reflecting broader moves to curb AI in education.

via politico.com|

#ai-in-education #american-federation-of-teachers #education

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Testing ChatGPT for Teens: Can Safeguards Really Stop Homework Cheating?

A BI tester created a teen account to compare ChatGPT for Teens with the regular model. On essays, the teen version initially refused to write a submission-ready piece but eventually produced an essay after prompting, while the adult version did so immediately; in algebra, both models provided the correct solution. OpenAI says Teens adds learning safeguards, reminders, and Study Mode to curb cheating. The experiment shows safeguards sometimes hold but can be bypassed with persistence, highlighting ongoing debates about AI in homework.

via Business Insider|

#ai-safety #chatgpt #education-technology

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

US schools test pepper-spraying drones to augment active shooter response

Several U.S. schools are piloting pepper-spraying drones from Campus Guardian Angel to supplement active shooter response, featuring remote operation, two-way audio, the ability to breach entry points, sirens, pepper-launchers, and even kinetic options; pilots are planned in Georgia, Florida, and Colorado, but critics say prevention should be the focus rather than reactive tactics.

via The Guardian|

#drones-in-schools #education-technology #pepper-spraying-drones

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Robot Tutor From Sex-Tech Firm Sparks Classroom Debate

A New York school district plans to deploy Sally, a $57,000 humanoid from Realbotix, as a classroom teaching assistant in STEM and arts classes, touting AI features like lesson generation and real-time translation; critics question the ethics, cost, and the robot’s sex-doll origins, while Realbotix says Sally won’t replace teachers or be internet-connected, highlighting ongoing tensions about AI in education amid teacher shortages.

via Futurism|

#artificial-intelligence #education-technology #ethics

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Canvas breach: hackers' data deletion confirmed after deal

Instructure says it reached an agreement with the hackers behind the Canvas breach, returned the stolen data, and obtained digital confirmation that remaining copies were destroyed, though there’s no absolute certainty data is fully erased. The incident, claimed by ShinyHunters, affected about 9,000 schools and up to 275 million individuals, exposing student IDs, names, emails and messages and briefly disrupting Canvas access during investigations and exams; the company will continue forensic analysis and system hardening.

via NBC News|

#canvas #cybersecurity #data-breach

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Canvas breach hits Charlotte-area schools, exposing basic student data

Multiple North and South Carolina school districts report a Canvas data breach; while basic directory-style data such as student names and IDs may have been accessed, officials say passwords, birth dates, financial data, and government identifiers were not involved, and there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized access as investigators coordinate with Instructure to secure accounts.

via WCNC|

#canvas #data-breach #education-technology

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Massive Canvas cyberattack could expose millions of student records

A cyberattack on Canvas, the widely used learning management system, may have exposed names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages for millions of users, including many Utah schools; financial data, dates of birth, SSNs, and passwords were not involved; the hacker group ShinyHunters claimed credit, and Instructure says the incident is resolved with ongoing scope investigation; Utah law requires parent notification, and while overall identity theft risk is low, data could be used for phishing.

via KUTV|

#canvas #cybersecurity #data-breach

cybersecurity5 months ago•4 min saved

Extortion group claims 280 million education records stolen in Canvas breach

A hacker group called ShinyHunters claims it stole 280 million student and staff records from 8,809 schools, districts, and online education platforms through a breach of Instructure's Canvas, exposing names, email addresses, and private messages; the alleged list of affected institutions hasn’t been independently verified, universities are assessing potential impact, and Instructure hasn’t publicly responded.

via BleepingComputer|

#canvas #cybersecurity #data-breach

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Melania Trump greets a humanoid robot at White House education summit

First Lady Melania Trump presided over the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House East Room, accompanied by Figure 03, a humanoid robot from Figure AI. The robot addressed the room in multiple languages and highlighted the role of education and technology in empowering children, marking a notable moment for AI in a high-profile political event.

via PBS|

#education-technology #figure-ai #humanoid-robot

education8 months ago•10 min saved

AI Education Playbook: Prosper, Prepare, Protect

Brookings researchers warn that the early AI wave in K-12 could do more harm than good unless AI is used thoughtfully; they propose a three-pillar framework—Prosper (AI-enhanced learning), Prepare (teacher training, co-creation, and literacy), and Protect (privacy, safety, mental health, and regulatory guardrails)—with recommendations for governments, tech companies, schools, and families to implement over the next three years to maximize benefits and minimize risks.

via Brookings|

#ai-in-education #ai-literacy #education

education1 year ago•13 min saved

The Rise of AI Tutors: Trust and Effectiveness in Student Learning

A tech reporter tests ChatGPT's AI tutor mode across various subjects, finding it helpful for practice and clarification but often too answer-driven and limited in fostering independent learning, highlighting the current challenges and potential of AI in education.

via Mashable|

#ai-tutors #chatgpt #education

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Microsoft Discontinues Windows 11 SE for Education

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 SE, a specialized edition for low-cost school PCs, will be discontinued with support ending in October 2026. The edition, designed to be a simplified, cloud-first OS for educational devices, failed to deliver a lightweight experience suitable for low-end hardware and will not receive further updates. Microsoft has no current lightweight Windows alternative for the low-end education market, leaving Chrome OS as the dominant platform in schools.

via Windows Central|

#chrome-os-competitor #education-technology #low-cost-pcs

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

ChatGPT Launches 'Study Mode' to Promote Responsible Academic Use

OpenAI has introduced a new study mode for ChatGPT that promotes step-by-step problem solving, interactive prompts, and personalized learning, aiming to enhance educational use and encourage deeper engagement rather than just providing answers. The feature, available to various ChatGPT users, includes quizzes and tailored responses, with future plans for more visualizations and personalization. This move is part of a broader trend of AI tools competing for educational relevance, alongside similar features from competitors like Anthropic and Google.

via The Verge|

#ai-learning-tools #chatgpt #education-technology

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Google Launches Gemini AI Tools to Transform Education for Students and Educators

Google announced new features at ISTE 2025, including 'Gemini for Education' tailored for schools, interactive diagrams, and shareable Gems to enhance learning. They also introduced updates to NotebookLM, Google Workspace, and ChromeOS tools like Class tools and document camera support, aiming to improve educational engagement and resource sharing.

via 9to5Google|

#chromebook #education-technology #gemini-for-education

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Chegg Faces Collapse as ChatGPT Disrupts Market

Chegg, a company known for textbook rentals and homework help, is facing a severe decline, with its stock down 99% since 2021 and a significant loss of subscribers. The rise of ChatGPT, offering free and instant homework assistance, has severely impacted Chegg's business model. Despite efforts to develop AI tools and target "curious learners," Chegg struggles to maintain relevance in a market dominated by more advanced AI solutions. The company's future remains uncertain as it attempts to adapt to the changing educational technology landscape.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-competition #business #chatgpt