K-12 Technology News

Here you'll find the latest news from the education technology world, from the newest hardware and software releases to policy and funding updates to research reports to school and district tech initiatives. Looking for more in-depth coverage of important topics? Be sure to visit our Features page.


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Report Highlights Security Concerns of Open Source AI

In these days of rampant ransomware and other cybersecurity exploits, security is paramount to both proprietary and open source AI approaches — and here the open source movement might be susceptible to some inherent drawbacks, such as use of possibly insecure code from unknown sources.

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New Amazon Nova Models Ramp Up Generative AI Performance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled Amazon Nova, a cutting-edge suite of foundation models (FMs) for generative AI.

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Phishing-as-a-Service Attacks on the Rise, Report Warns

Cybersecurity researchers at Trustwave have identified a surge in malicious e-mail campaigns leveraging Rockstar 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit designed to steal Microsoft 365 credentials.

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4 Educators Win Classroom Makeovers in KI Giveaway

Furniture manufacturer KI has announced the results of its third annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway.

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NEA Foundation 2025 Student Success Grants Application Window Opens Dec. 16

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for educators to implement innovative and effective forms of learning.

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Microsoft Announces Security Updates

Microsoft has introduced a handful of new security tools and updates, which the company said adhere to its Secure Future Initiative, a set of three core tenets emphasizing "secure by design, secure by default and secure operations."

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Cloud Security Alliance Report Offers Framework for Trustworthy AI

A report from the Cloud Security Alliance highlights the need for AI audits that extend beyond regulatory compliance, and advocates for a risk-based, comprehensive methodology designed to foster trust in rapidly evolving intelligent systems.

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Microsoft Copilot Gains Actions Feature, New Agents in Latest Update

Microsoft has introduced new and enhanced features for Microsoft 365 Copilot, including Copilot Actions, new AI "agents," and a Copilot Control System.

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Common Sense Media, OpenAI Partner on Free AI Training Course for Educators

Common Sense Media, the nonprofit provider of entertainment and technology recommendations for families, and AI research and development company OpenAI have teamed up to create a free AI training course.

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THE Journal Announces 2024 Product of the Year Winners

Seventeen companies were selected as winners for their product achievements.