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When it comes to developing policies on AI in K-12, schools are largely on their own
When it comes to developing policies on AI in K-12, schools are largely on their own Many K-12 schools are developing their own policies on AI due to a lack of guidance from states, which can lead to inconsistent and uneven adoption of generative AI technology. Policymakers identified several ethical concerns related to AI in […]
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Listen: Is AI going to take over entertainment?
Listen: Is AI going to take over entertainment? A new podcast episode explores whether AI will dominate the entertainment industry. The role of AI varies by industry, but it’s increasingly being used in entertainment, such as in Netflix shows and advertisements. Mark Riedl, a professor at Georgia Tech, examines the relationship between AI and machine […]
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AI could help spot skin cancer earlier
AI could help spot skin cancer earlier AI technology is being explored to help detect melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, by analyzing images of suspicious skin abnormalities. The goal is not to replace doctors, but to provide a decision-support tool that can help dermatologists identify cases that may require closer attention, particularly […]
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AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research
AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research A philosopher argues that AI cannot fully automate science due to its limitations in understanding human values, creativity, and social aspects of scientific inquiry. AI models can only learn from existing human-generated knowledge and lack a strong empirical link to […]
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OpenAI’s 2026 ‘focus’ is ‘practical adoption’
OpenAI’s 2026 ‘focus’ is ‘practical adoption’ OpenAI’s focus for 2026 will be on “practical adoption” of AI, aiming to bridge the gap between what AI can do and how it’s used in real-world applications. The company believes there is a large opportunity for practical AI adoption, particularly in areas like healthcare, science, and enterprise, where […]
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What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation
What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 11, 2025, aiming to supersede state-level AI regulations that the administration views as a hindrance to innovation in AI. The executive order calls for the creation of an AI litigation task force to […]
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Social media could help speed up humanitarian responses in crises
Social media could help speed up humanitarian responses in crises A new study found that analyzing social media posts can help predict when people will move during crises, supporting faster and more effective aid delivery. The study analyzed almost 2 million social media posts in three languages on X (formerly Twitter) to identify patterns that […]
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How Microsoft’s developers are using AI
How Microsoft’s developers are using AI Microsoft is developing AI-powered tools to build systems that can control PCs and perform tasks autonomously. The company has already seen significant adoption of AI in its development process, with up to 30% of code written by AI for certain projects. Microsoft’s developers are using AI to automate repetitive […]
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More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction? More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent study by Graphite, which analyzed over 65,000 randomly selected articles. The impact of AI-generated […]
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More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction? More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent study by digital marketing firm Graphite. The impact of AI-generated content raises […]
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