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The Hidden Ecological Cost of AI: Our Planet Pays the Price
Though AI appears sleek and immaterial, it relies on vast physical and ecological infrastructures. From high energy consumption to mining for hardware, its environmental toll is significant yet often overlooked.
AI Agents Are Coming to a Classroom Near You
AI agents have the potential to personalize learning at scale, reducing teacher workload and enhancing student engagement.
Ransomware Is Rampant in 2025: 6 Quick Tips That’ll Protect Your Data
Ransomware attacks often make headlines, and the worst part is that they target regular people, not just big corporations. Cybercriminals evolve their tactics, but protection doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. These straightforward tips can help keep ransomware at …
Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts
Microsoft is now requiring new account sign-ups to use secure, passwordless methods like passkeys and push notifications by default. This move aligns with its redesigned sign-in interface optimized for a smoother, password-free experience.
https://www.theverge.com/news/659929/microsoft-passwordless-passkeys-by-default…
Revamping a Course on Entrepreneurship by Integrating Technologies
Champlain College Saint-Lambert redesigned its Incubator 2 course to integrate AI, emerging tech, and expert mentoring, transforming student engagement and skill development. The updated format fosters innovation and practical tech management skills, with strong positive feedback from students.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/revamping-a-course-on-entrepreneurship-by-integrating-technologies…
This is the future of AI, according to Nvidia
The chip giant’s latest research highlights a new generation of AI that moves beyond chatbots—enabling machines to act, adapt, and reason in real-world settings across robotics, biotech, and mobility.
Forget ChatGPT -— here’s the 5 best AI tools you’ve probably never heard of
While ChatGPT dominates the AI chatbot landscape, many lesser-known tools offer unique capabilities beyond common uses. This piece highlights five standout AI tools worth exploring outside the usual big tech options.
https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/forget-chatgpt-heres-the-five-best-ai-tools-you-might-not-have-heard-of…
This Free AI Presentation Tool Beat PowerPoint (And Took 5 Minutes)
Building a stylish slide deck often means staring at a blank slide and wrestling with layouts, fonts, and images. Adobe Express’s AI Presentation tool promises a full deck in minutes. I tested it with a “Two-Minute Rule” procrastination-busting explainer slide …
A qualitative systematic review on AI empowered self-regulated learning in higher education
This review analyzes 14 studies on how AI tools, like chatbots and adaptive feedback systems, support self-regulated learning (SRL) in higher education. It highlights AI’s potential across SRL phases while stressing the need for human-centered integration to preserve student autonomy …
An AI-generated radio host in Australia went unnoticed for months
The show, called Workdays with Thy, uses the AI-generated voice and likeness of a real person during a four-hour segment.
https://www.theverge.com/news/656245/australian-radio-station-ai-dj-workdays-with-thy…
Face ID Is Not Enough: The iPhone Password Protections You’re Probably Ignoring
Face ID is a powerful security tool, but it’s not foolproof. With smartphone threats growing every year, relying on just facial recognition isn’t enough to protect your iPhone.
https://www.makeuseof.com/iphone-face-id-security-additions…
CourseFlow: A Tool for Program Development and Curriculum Planning
CourseFlow is a cloud-based platform that helps educators design learning through intuitive, mind map-style workflows for activities, courses, and programs. It offers easy collaboration, content duplication, and organization, saving time across semesters.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/courseflow-a-tool-for-program-development-and-curriculum-planning…
Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work – but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately
AI tools like ChatGPT are boosting productivity for many workers, with 58% globally using them at work, but risky practices like uploading sensitive data highlight the urgent need for better AI policies and training.
Human Consciousness Is a ‘Controlled Hallucination,’ Scientist Says—And AI Can Never Achieve It
In AI research, the “singularity” refers to a future point when artificial minds surpass human intelligence, potentially triggering rapid change. However, some experts argue that even then, AI will fall short of human brains due to its lack of consciousness.…