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4 in 5 students say AI improved their grades, but most colleges still have no formal AI policy
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
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.
Acer launches education Chromebooks powered by MediaTek Kompanio 540
Acer introduces the Chromebook 311 and Spin 311 for education, powered by MediaTek Kompanio 540, with long battery life, rugged designs, Wi-Fi 7, and easy IT management.
OpenAI launches new certification courses as employers race to hire workers with real AI skills
OpenAI has launched its first certification courses, offering practical AI training for workers and teachers directly inside ChatGPT.
ChatGPT for Teachers gives educators premium AI for free
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teachers, a secure, free AI workspace for U.S. K–12 educators through 2027, offering classroom-ready tools and district controls.
Gen Z’s broken promise: College grads now fighting AI and taking jobs once meant for high schoolers
Gen Z graduates are learning the hard way that a college degree no longer guarantees success as AI wipes out entry-level jobs across tech and finance.
Udacity and Woolf launch affordable Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for working professionals
Udacity and Woolf have launched an accredited Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for just $3,500, opening access to graduate education for working professionals.
McGraw Hill brings AI to med school with lifelike diagnostic simulations
McGraw Hill’s new Clinical Reasoning platform uses AI-powered patient simulations to teach diagnostic reasoning, while AI Reader expands into First Aid Forward to enhance med student learning.
Google brings AI to California Community Colleges raising questions about liberal bias
Google’s partnership with California Community Colleges will deliver free AI tools and certificates to 2.1 million students… but some say political bias could be a concern.
Toniebox 2 announced: Continuing the screen-free fun for kids
Toniebox 2 and Tonieplay bring screen-free audio and gaming to children ages 1 to 9. As the father of a toddler, I love the idea of screen-free tech for kids.
Lenovo launches Back to School Sale with big savings on ThinkPads, Chromebooks, and more
Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is now live with weekly discounts on ThinkPads, Yoga laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories. Runs through September 7.