White House reveals its next steps toward 'responsible' AI development
And it wants your thoughts on the matter.
education
Chromebooks' short lifespans are creating 'piles of electronic waste'
They may be a worse options for schools than more expensive laptops.
Google's new Classroom tools include a 'reader mode' for people with dyslexia
The technology has released new tools and updates for educators.
Microsoft wants students to develop better online research habits
Teachers can use Teams to ensure students aren't relying on misinformation.
ChatGPT (barely) passed graduate business and law exams
The AI isn't about to get a scholarship.
FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million users
The info included students' religions and sexual orientations.
Lego is discontinuing its Mindstorms robotics kits by the end of the year
A combination of learning and capable robotics, Mindstorms have been around since 1998.
SpaceX wants to put Starlink internet on rural school buses
The pilot would keep kids online during lengthy rides home.
YouTube will let creators offer paid video courses next year
The move could spell trouble for the likes of Masterclass.
Duolingo is expanding into math lessons and brain training
It's moving beyond language learning for the first time.
Uber Eats now delivers office and school supplies
The Office Depot team-up will help you get binders and pens on time.
Google's learn-to-read app for kids is now available on the web
Read Along no longer requires Android.
Apple Music raises the price of its student plan in the US, UK and Canada
It's the first hike since the student tier launched.
In-person Apple Camp creative sessions return June 20th
The company is debuting a new format for the creative classes.
Google adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education tools
Students will have an easier time catching up on virtual classes.
Google's Screencast app for Chrome OS lets teachers record video lessons
The company is also making it easier for educators to moderate wireless casting.
A US college is shutting down for good following a ransomware attack
Lincoln College was unable to access recruitment and fundraising systems for months.
Meta offers new professional certificates through Coursera
Separate courses cover everything from front-end development to iOS app creation.
Google Classroom will help teachers monitor progress with practice sets
Students will get instant feedback and help.
Facebook is shutting down the college social network you didn't use
Campus will be retired in favor of Facebook groups.
