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Microsoft has published a draft code of conduct that lays out how its homegrown AI models should behave, with human control taking priority over model capability, autonomy, and even task completion. More
Leaders in the artificial intelligence industry have warned for years that increasingly capable AI systems could eventually become dangerous, all the while continuing to race to build them. Now, their sentiments have changed. MoreVideo game designers spend an enormous amount of time studying what keeps people engaged when something becomes difficult. They have become very good at helping people persist. Schools should pay attention. More
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Upcoming Webinars
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Education IT teams are navigating an increasingly complex mix of systems, cloud services, applications, endpoints and third-party providers — often with limited staff and resources. The panel will share practical guidance for streamlining IT management, strengthening security, and building the operational resilience schools need to pursue strategic innovation — and better serve their institutional mission.
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