Research & Forecasts


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Survey: AI Shifting from Cloud to PCs

A recent Intel-commissioned report identifies a significant shift in AI adoption, moving away from the cloud and closer to the user. Businesses are increasingly turning to the specialized hardware of AI PCs, the survey found, recognizing their potential not just for productivity gains, but for revolutionizing IT efficiency, fortifying data security, and delivering a compelling return on investment by bringing AI capabilities directly to the edge.

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Survey: Younger Educators More Likely to Embrace AI Tools

While educators across the United States agree that AI has enhanced classroom engagement, enthusiasm for AI's benefits is strongest among young teachers, according to a recent survey from learning technology company D2L.

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Report: AI Security Spend Surges While Traditional Security Budgets Shrink

A new report from global cybersecurity company Thales reveals that while enterprises are pouring resources into AI-specific protections, only 8% are encrypting the majority of their sensitive cloud data — leaving critical assets exposed even as AI-driven threats escalate and traditional security budgets shrink.

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Student AI Use on the Rise, Survey Finds

Ninety-three percent of students across the United States have used AI at least once or twice for school-related purposes, according to the latest AI in Education report from Microsoft.

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Report: AI Security Controls Lag Behind Adoption of AI Cloud Services

According to a recent report from cybersecurity firm Wiz, nearly nine out of 10 organizations are already using AI services in the cloud — but fewer than one in seven have implemented AI-specific security controls.

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Report Identifies Malicious Use of AI in Cloud-Based Cyber Threats

A recent report from OpenAI identifies the misuse of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, social engineering, and influence operations, particularly those targeting or operating through cloud infrastructure. In "Disrupting Malicious Uses of AI: June 2025," the company outlines how threat actors are weaponizing large language models for malicious ends — and how OpenAI is pushing back.

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AI's Productivity Gains Come at a Cost

A recent academic study found that as companies adopt AI tools, they're not just streamlining workflows — they're piling on new demands. Researchers determined that "AI technostress" is driving burnout and disrupting personal lives, even as organizations hail productivity gains.

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Ed Tech Leaders Name Top Tech Enablers Driving Innovation in K-12

Like in many other sectors, K-12 ed tech leaders have named generative AI as their number one "tech enabler," according to a recent CoSN survey.

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Majority of Districts Lack Dedicated Cybersecurity Funding

According to a recent CoSN survey, most school districts (61%) do not have dedicated funding to keep networks and data secure, instead relying on general funds to pay for cybersecurity efforts.

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Data Security Report Identifies Cloud Governance Gaps, AI Impact

A recent Varonis data security report notes that excessive permissions and AI-driven risks are leaving cloud environments dangerously exposed.