Artificial Intelligence in Education


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New Research Confirms AI Can Defeat Image-Based CAPTCHAs

Advanced AI can exploit CAPTCHAs designed to prove web actions are being performed by humans instead of machines, new research indicates.

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California Governor Vetoes AI Regulation Bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected Senate Bill 1047, proposed landmark AI regulation legislation aimed at safeguarding against the misuse of the technology.

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California Governor Signs Off on AI Content Safeguard Laws

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed a series of landmark artificial intelligence bills into law, signaling the state’s latest efforts to regulate the burgeoning technology, particularly in response to the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. The legislation is aimed at mitigating the risks posed by AI-generated content, as concerns grow over the technology's potential to manipulate images, videos, and voices in ways that could cause significant harm.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Updates Offer Expanded AI Capabilities, Collaboration Tools

Microsoft has announced updates to its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant, including expanded AI capabilities in individual apps, the ability to create autonomous agents, and a new AI-powered collaboration workspace.

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Iteach Bringing AI to Teacher Curriculum via Khanmigo Partnership

Users of the iteach educator certification platform now have access to the Khanmigo AI teaching assistant at no additional cost.

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OpenAI Launches 'Reasoning' AI Model Optimized for STEM

OpenAI has launched o1, a new family of AI models that are optimized for "reasoning-heavy" tasks like math, coding and science.

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SETDA: Cybersecurity Tops Priority List for State Education Leaders

Cybersecurity remains the top ed tech priority for state education leaders, according to the 2024 State EdTech Trends report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association.

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U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Reporting Requirements for AI, Cloud Providers

The United States Department of Commerce is proposing a new reporting requirement for AI developers and cloud providers. This proposed rule from the department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) aims to enhance national security by establishing reporting requirements for the development of advanced AI models and computing clusters.

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California Passes AI Safety Bill, Awaits Governor's Signature

California lawmakers have approved a bill that would impose new restrictions on AI technologies, potentially setting a national precedent for regulating the rapidly evolving field. The legislation, known as S.B. 1047, now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. He has until the end of September to decide whether to sign it into law.

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5 Lessons Learned from an AI Early Adopter

A 6th grade ELA teacher offers best practices based on his experience using AI tools and features in the classroom.