Artificial Intelligence in Education


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I've Been in K-12 for Over 15 Years. Here Are Three Things We Need to Do to Integrate AI Now.

When AI is deployed responsibly and equitably, the potential advantages of empowering more personalized learning, optimizing student engagement, uncovering gaps in education, automating routine tasks, and freeing up more time for effective teacher-student interactions have the power to transform education.

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Partnership Brings AI Credentialing Product to Minecraft Education Platform

Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education have partnered to bring credentialing in AI skills to the Minecraft learning environment. "AI Ready Skills" is the third learning, assessment, and credentialing product from the two companies.

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3 Opportunities to Get Hands-on with AI at SXSW EDU 2025

This March 3-6 in Austin, TX, the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival celebrates its 15th year of exploring the most critical issues in education and providing a forum for creativity, innovation, and expression.

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Chinese Startup Disrupts AI Market

A new low-cost artificial intelligence model from China is wreaking havoc in the technology sector, with tech stocks plummeting globally as concerns grow over the potential disruption it could cause.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.