K-12 Technology News
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K-12 special education and intervention platform Classworks has introduced a new AI-powered learning assistant designed to help create personalized learning experiences for students.
Human error is still one of the biggest threats to cloud security, despite all the technology bells and whistles and alerts and services out there, from multi-factor authentication, to social engineering training, to enterprise-wide integrated cybersecurity platforms, and more.
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) found that large language model agents can autonomously exploit real-world cybersecurity vulnerabilities, raising critical concerns about the widespread deployment and security of these advanced AI systems.
- By John K. Waters
- 07/01/24
Samsung Electronics America has introduced new generative AI tools for its WAD series of interactive displays. Dubbed the Samsung AI Class Assistant, the feature will roll out later this year.
Effective this fall, the United States government is banning all sales of Kaspersky Lab software to businesses and private citizens due to concerns about cyber espionage.
Google is making its Gemini large language model available for free for students ages 13 and up in the United States (age minimums vary by country), via Google Workspace for Education accounts.
For educators and administrators balancing classes and meetings from multiple locations, Optoma has launched three new interactive displays with whiteboarding and Google-powered collaboration capabilities.
Generative learning platform CYPHER Learning has announced AI Crosscheck, an AI-powered accuracy tool that reviews the quality of AI-generated LMS content.
Half of educators in a recent survey said that AI usage among students and teachers has increased since the fall of this school year.
Microsoft is putting the brakes on its new AI feature for Windows that was designed to "retrace users' steps."