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OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, is backing a California bill that would require tech companies to label AI-generated content in the form of a digital "watermark." The proposed legislation, known as the "California Digital Content Provenance Standards" (AB 3211), aims to ensure transparency in digital media by identifying content created through artificial intelligence. This requirement would apply to a broad range of AI-generated material, from harmless memes to deepfakes that could be used to spread misinformation about political candidates.
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The U.S. AI Safety Institute, part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is partnering with AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI to collaborate on AI safety research, testing, and evaluation. MoreEducators have a chance to design their ideal K-12 learning space in a contest recently announced by classroom furniture manufacturer KI. More
New & Upcoming K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: WordFlight
Award: WordFlight subscriptions
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Sept. 15, 2024
Ongoing K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: Up to $5,000 and Over $5,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Application Deadline: For grants up to $5,000, deadline is March 1 of each year, and every three months thereafter; for grants over $5,000, deadline is May 1 and Nov. 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Cloudflare
Award: Free Zero Trust security program for K–12 schools with up to 2,500 students
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Sponsor: Inventionland Education
Award: Funds for Innovation Labs, professional development, and Innovation curriculum (varies by request)
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing (rolling)
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Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
Award: $500
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
Award: $500
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Edthena
Award: Varies based on district size; matching grant
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing (monthly reviews on the 30th of each month)
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Sponsor: Mobile Beacon
Award: Up to 25 laptops with one year of free 4G LTE high-speed internet each
Number of Awards: Varies
Application Deadline: Accepted year-round; awards granted on rolling basis
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Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)
Upcoming Webinars
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Join this fireside chat webcast as THE Journal Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly will speak with funding experts about how schools can take advantage of remaining Category 2 funds to defend against cyber threats and support lean IT teams. We'll also discuss the possible changes that lie ahead for the E-Rate program, how to navigate the Category 2 application process, and best practices for funding success.
Date: Sept. 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM PT
Sponsor: Spectrum Enterprise a part of Charter Communications
Webinars on Demand
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Sponsors: Broadcom and Carahsoft
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Sponsor: Ooma
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Sponsor: IT Glue
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Sponsor: SchoolStatus
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Sponsor: SparkCognition
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