AI for teaching innovation: How might generative AI help us develop new and interesting ways to teach?
This Chrome tool tells you if a site’s real or a scam
Online scams are widespread and can trick even tech-savvy users through fake sites or emails.Fortunately, Google Chrome includes built-in security features that automatically warn users about dangerous or suspicious websites.
https://www.makeuseof.com/this-chrome-tool-tells-you-if-a-sites-real-or-a-scam…
Research: AI+Human Tutors Match Quality Of Human-Only Tutors
A study by Eedi and Google DeepMind found that tutors using AI guidance were as effective as those working alone. The key breakthrough is scalability, AI can help expand the benefits of one-on-one tutoring to far more students without sacrificing …
Faculty Lead AI Usage Conversations on Campus
Survey data shows a majority of college students are aware of appropriate AI use cases in the classroom because their instructors—not administrators—set the expectations.
Security flaw in OpenAI’s Atlas browser is a warning for all AI agents
Researchers at NeuralTrust found a major prompt injection flaw in OpenAI’s new Atlas browser that lets malicious links act as trusted commands. The vulnerability exposes a core security risk in “agentic browsers,” where AI agents can mistake harmful input for …
I built one ChatGPT prompt that works for absolutely any scenario
There’s no universal “perfect prompt”, every situation needs adaptation. After testing countless frameworks, the author found that a simple, flexible “meta prompt” works best as a foundation to tailor for any AI chat.
https://www.makeuseof.com/one-chatgpt-prompt-that-works-for-any-scenario…
Monitoring Students’ Chatbot Conversations Is Big Business Now
Research shows that parental monitoring apps often backfire, leading to more exposure to harmful content, bullying, and secrecy rather than safety. Teens under surveillance tend to trust their parents less and are less likely to seek help, damaging the parent–child …
Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think AI will destroy the web
The inventor of the World Wide Web on why he’s still optimistic about the future of the internet.
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/814552/tim-berners-lee-world-wide-web-ai-future-interview…
Banning Phones in Schools Is Drastically Changing the Behavior of Kids
Schools had become deathly silent. Now that phones are banned, they’re loud again.
https://futurism.com/future-society/banning-phones-schools-behavior…
N.J. professor: AI won’t replace learning if we prepare students to lead, not cheat
AI can undermine authentic learning by doing students’ work for them, so schools must define clear values and foster social-emotional skills that guide ethical use. Like a Stradivarius violin, AI is operator dependent, its outcomes reflect the judgment and integrity …
Indiana U to Launch GenAI 101 Course for Students, Staff
A new, self-paced course at Indiana University teaches students, faculty and staff generative AI skills and expertise.
Guide on the use of generative artificial intelligence (Canadian Government)
The guide advises federal institutions to explore generative AI cautiously, using it only when risks can be effectively managed. It outlines responsible use principles, policy considerations, and best practices to ensure coordination and stakeholder engagement across government.
Dartmouth Builds Its Own AI Chatbot for Student Well-Being
The undergrad-assisted research project will draw on students’ data to provide chatbot support and personalized plans for health and wellness.
How Forward-Thinking Schools Are Shaping the Future of AI in Education
Districts across the country are creating new leadership roles, identifying best practices, and writing flexible policies to prepare students and teachers for an AI-driven world.
We need private AI now to prevent surveillance capitalism on steroids
Big Tech’s AI integrations are deepening surveillance capitalism, collecting and inferring unprecedented amounts of personal data without meaningful consent. The article argues for private, encrypted AI alternatives like Lumo to counter growing data exploitation and restore user control.