Artificial Intelligence in Education


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OpenAI Introduces 'Operator' AI for Performing Web Tasks

OpenAI has announced "Operator," an AI agent designed to perform web-based tasks autonomously using its own browser. Currently available as a research preview for Pro users in the United States, the tool aims to automate everyday activities such as filling out forms, ordering groceries, and even creating memes.

  • 01/27/25
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Google Reportedly Investing $1 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

Google is investing more than $1 billion in generative AI startup Anthropic, expanding its stake in one of Silicon Valley's leading artificial intelligence firms, according to a source familiar with the matter.

  • 01/27/25
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Tech Giants Launch $100 Billion National AI Infrastructure Project

OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have announced a new venture, Stargate, through which they aim to build a massive AI infrastructure network across the United States. The initiative, which was announced at the White House with President Donald Trump, has been described as the "largest AI infrastructure project in history."

  • 01/27/25
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2025 Predictions: AI's Impact on Education

What should schools and districts expect from the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the coming year? Here's what the experts told us.

  • 01/23/25
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1 in 10 AI Prompts Could Expose Sensitive Data

A recent study from data protection startup Harmonic Security found that nearly one in 10 prompts used by business users when interacting with generative AI tools may inadvertently disclose sensitive data.

  • 01/22/25
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Microsoft-IDC Report Makes Business Case for Responsible AI

A report commissioned by Microsoft and published last month by research firm IDC notes that 91% of organizations use AI tech and expect more than a 24% improvement in customer experience, business resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency due to AI in 2024.

  • 01/07/25
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Congress Releases Recommendations for AI Governance

The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence recently released a report with recommendations to bolster American leadership in AI.

  • 01/07/25
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Tech Execs Expect AI Advancements to Increase Security Threats

Forty-one percent of tech executives in a recent international survey said they believe advancements in AI will significantly increase security threats. NetApp's second annual Data Complexity Report points to 2025 as "AI's make or break year."

  • 12/17/24
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New Resource Offers Guide to AI Instruction Across Grades PreK-12

The School Library Systems Association of New York has created a free resource for PreK-12 educators on building student understanding of artificial intelligence.

  • 12/16/24
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Gartner on Data Integration Market: Cloud Giants Down, AI Up

"By 2027, AI assistants and AI-enhanced workflows incorporated into data integration tools will reduce manual intervention by 60 percent and enable self-service data management," according to Gartner.

  • 12/12/24