Chegg Lays Off 45% of Staff Amid AI Pressure
Online learning platform Chegg is cutting 45% of its workforce, or 388 employees, and bringing back Dan Rosensweig as CEO amid pressures from AI and Google.
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San Francisco School Replaces Teachers with AI Tutors
A San Francisco school named Alpha is using AI instead of teachers for core subjects, charging $75,000 in annual tuition and raising concerns from educators.
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AI Tools Raise Concerns for Youth Learning and Development
New research and surveys highlight growing concerns over AI tool use by children and teens, with experts warning of potential negative impacts on learning, critical thinking, and mental well-being, pr
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Microsoft Brings AI Tools to Washington Schools
Microsoft will provide its AI technology to every public school district and community college in Washington next year, as part of a $4 billion national education initiative aimed at closing the urban
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Perplexity CEO Warns Students After AI Completes Coursework
Perplexity AI's CEO publicly warned students against using its Comet browser for cheating after a video showed the AI completing a course assignment in seconds.
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A Look Inside the $40,000 School Using AI Instead of Teachers
A network of private schools in Austin, Texas, is using an AI-driven curriculum that replaces traditional teachers with 'guides,' with tuition starting at $40,000 a year.
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Researchers Use VR and AI to Teach Empathy to Children
Researchers are using virtual reality and artificial intelligence to create games that teach children empathy by simulating real-world emotional scenarios.
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China Integrates AI into Childhood Education and Daily Life
China is rapidly integrating AI into childhood education and home life, with government support creating a massive market for robot tutors and learning apps.
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AI Image Tools Require New Visual Literacy Skills, Study Finds
A new study reveals that the rise of generative AI requires a shift in education towards multimodal literacy, emphasizing critical thinking to evaluate AI-generated images.
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LeMoyne-Owen College Tackles AI and Cybersecurity Readiness
LeMoyne-Owen College held its "Next in Tech Conference" to prepare Memphis students and the community for careers in AI and cybersecurity.
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MIT Accelerator Integrates AI While Stressing Human Connection
MIT's delta v accelerator shows how AI is a powerful tool for startups but doesn't replace the core need for founders to engage directly with customers.
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Wake County Teachers Pioneer AI Rules Ahead of Official Policy
Wake County schools are developing an AI policy, but teachers are already setting classroom rules, using a 'zones' system and a secure Google chatbot.
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