College Students Flex Their Power in A.I. Investment Frenzy
Dorm Room Fund, a program that lets college students invest in their peers, raised a new $50 million fund as the competition for young founders ramps up.
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Dartmouth Provost Is the Latest College Professor Examined for A.I. Use
Dartmouth said it would investigate its provost over A.I. accusations. Similar controversies on other campuses have prompted frustration among students.
OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites
The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with sites for the Education Department, Commerce Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mexico Becomes Latest Country to Restrict Phones in Schools
President Claudia Sheinbaum has sharply limited the use of cellphones and screens in schools. The measures will go into effect in November.
Stanford Used A.I. to Swap Black Student for Hispanic Student in a Photo
Universities have been accused of doctoring photos to showcase diversity in the past. In this case, a Black woman replaced a Hispanic young man, who said it was upsetting to be “erased.”
Teachers Want Screen Time Limits In School, Too
A new Gallup poll found that a majority of teachers “strongly” or “somewhat” support screen time limits in school, but the policies are hard to enforce.
In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble
A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.
Melania Trump Encourages Children to Build ‘the Next Great Robot’ With A.I.
The first lady, who has been a champion of A.I. during her husband’s second term, said the Mountain View Elementary School students should be at the forefront of technology.
N.Y.C. Council Members Call for More Restrictions on Tech in Schools
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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Universities Sound Warnings About A.I. Even as They Embrace It
As A.I. upends education, university leaders have been all over the map about how to respond. It can be very confusing for students.
Back to School, Now With A.I.
This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?
Who Will Enforce the New A.I. Rules? Probably Teachers.
The city has announced that A.I. cannot be used in elementary and middle school and has set limits on digital devices. But enforcement guidelines are unclear.