University of Maryland launches two AI degrees with very different goals

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The University of Maryland is introducing two new artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree programs. One focuses on building AI systems, while the other explores the technology’s ethical, social, and human implications.

Was Google CEO Sundar Pichai scared to talk about AI at Stanford?

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Sundar Pichai’s Stanford commencement address focused on optimism, hard work, and following your passions. But for the CEO of Google, one topic seemed notably absent: artificial intelligence. I explore whether the omission was intentional and why it stood out during one of the most transformative periods in technology history.

University of Phoenix study suggests colleges are losing the fight against ChatGPT

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A new peer-reviewed University of Phoenix study examined how doctoral students feel about ChatGPT and AI chatbots in higher education. Researchers found students with favorable views of AI were more likely to use ChatGPT regularly, highlighting the growing disconnect between university concerns over academic integrity and the reality of modern student behavior.

AI is pushing workers away from college and toward trade schools and entrepreneurship

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A new survey from Pelgo suggests AI is reshaping how unemployed workers think about education and career stability. Many now favor trade schools, entrepreneurship, and faster workforce entry over traditional four-year college degrees.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang tells graduates to embrace AI despite fears it could replace them

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered an upbeat AI commencement speech at Carnegie Mellon University, but with automation fears growing, some graduates may wonder whether the technology shaping the future could also eliminate parts of it.

Logitech Rugged Combo 4c keyboard cases bring USB-C and classroom-ready durability to iPad

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Logitech has unveiled the Rugged Combo 4c and 4c Touch keyboard cases for iPad, focusing on durability, USB-C connectivity, and education-friendly deployment features.

4 in 5 students say AI improved their grades, but most colleges still have no formal AI policy

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Most students say AI improves their academic performance, but universities are still struggling to create formal policies and guardrails.

DeVry is turning AI into a general education requirement, whether students like it or not

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DeVry University is embedding AI into every course by 2026, effectively turning artificial intelligence into a general education requirement for all students, not just tech majors.