Rules for AI in education from governments, districts, institutions and accreditors: guidance documents, acceptable-use policies, bans, procurement standards and privacy requirements specific to AI.
As school districts move from early experimentation with AI toward questions of governance, security and trust, they need practical guidance about when an application requires IT review and how to recognize red flags.
Quantifying cyber risk in terms of financial exposure helps higher education IT teams justify their spending and make the case that security is an enterprise-critical endeavor. This approach pushes districts to audit existing security…
The computer scientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist will work with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing during the 2026-27 academic year MIT has appointed David Siegel as an Innovation Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year,…
Feedback from thousands of Advanced Placement teachers is informing new lessons in AP Computer Science Principles and new limits on when artificial intelligence can be used in AP Seminar.
New York City students returned to public school in September facing a one-year moratorium on using generative artificial intelligence, including chatbots and tutors, in grades 2K through 8, as well as restrictions on screen time: none…
In a webinar this week hosted by FETC, panelists noted that the persistent memory that could make artificial intelligence genuinely useful for education also creates privacy and governance risks.
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Syracuse University will focus on research concerning security, multidomain intelligence, socio-cognitive dynamics and governance and policy.
Foreign Interference Fears Over Cyberattacks on Academic Blogs sara.custer@in… Fri, 09/25/2026 - 03:00 AM ‘Distinctive’ targeting of an independently run blog in the U.K. suggests ‘state actors’ want to shut down debate on controversial…
The nation’s broadest restriction may buy educators time—but only teacher literacy can provide a durable path forward. GUEST COLUMN | by Sohan Choudhury On September 2, Mayor Mamdani announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing…
The two largest school districts in the U.S. restricted student access to generative AI. Other education leaders are weighing age, instructional purpose and evidence as they draw their own boundaries.
Wider clearance benefits potential applications, including search and rescue and environmental monitoring Durham University is working on a new generation of faster and safer drones Researchers from Durham University’s Computer Science…
AI-Edited Stanford Ad Violated University Policy, Official Says Johanna Alonso Wed, 09/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
A Maryland school district enabled Google Gemini for middle and high school students last month, and some current and former educators are concerns about its potential impact on student learning.
As someone who spends his days talking with higher ed CIOs, CISOs and security teams, I’m watching their world shift from human speed to machine speed almost overnight. There’s an asymmetrical gap that I’m seeing. Many security teams at…
The body regulating Florida public schools and state colleges Wednesday approved what the Florida Department of Education calls “one of the most comprehensive, parent-centered AI frameworks in the country.” The State Board of Education…
When I walk into a modern classroom now, I don’t just see audiovisual gear. I see endpoints. The pan-tilt-zoom camera at the back of the room isn’t only for lecture capture now; it’s a sensor on the network. The speakers in the ceiling…
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Today’s general update is chock full of pieces about AI: from AI bans in large school districts to college leaders grappling with what the right posture on AI should be—and the implications for learning, career opportunities and more.
The Florida Board of Education approved sweeping rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence in Florida’s public schools, colleges and universities for both students and teachers.
New York City Public Schools and Los Angeles Unified School District — the nation’s two largest districts — have been in the spotlight lately as they both imposed bans last week on students using artificial…
(TNS) — Hackers who broke into school computers, crashing the network and forcing classes to be canceled for a week, have now posted stolen personal data on a website.
A mid-September update from NBC News’ Tyler Kingkade about the latest twists and turns of the nationwide school AI / edtech backlash.
Big School Districts Pause AI Access at School jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 09/16/2026 - 03:00 AM After nearly four long years of evolving and often conflicting policies since ChatGPT officially emerged, high profile public school districts…
Their demands came soon after the New York City school system banned A.I. for most students and limited screen time.
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Smart glasses are particularly challenging to regulate because it’s harder to tell when kids are using them, experts say
A new national framework from AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) aims to help educator preparation programs (EPPs) navigate the rapidly changing role of artificial intelligence in education. The post AACTE…
The bans, coupled with a new APA report, signal a shift from rapid AI adoption toward more deliberate evaluation.