Microsoft 365 users are getting a new Copilot Chat sidebar in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
https://www.theverge.com/news/778272/microsoft-office-free-copilot-ai-features-copilot-chat…
I finally found a way to convert files offline, and it’s surprisingly easy
Free online file converters are often unreliable, filled with pop-ups, size limits, and even security risks flagged by the FBI. VERT.sh offers a safer alternative — an open-source, fast, and private converter that runs directly in your browser.
https://www.makeuseof.com/i-finally-found-a-way-to-convert-files-offline-and-its-surprisingly-easy…
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
AI use among students is so widespread that take-home essays and tests are becoming obsolete, pushing schools to rethink decades-old teaching and assessment methods. Educators are shifting to in-class writing, verbal exams, and AI-integrated lessons, while universities draft clearer policies …
Firefox for iOS will summarize web pages when you shake your iPhone
Mozilla has announced a new feature for Firefox on iOS. The browser will summarize web pages when you shake your iPhone, yes it uses AI for this.
I installed a Windows mod tool and it fixes almost everything wrong with Windows 11
Windows 11 brings useful updates like revamped File Explorer, Notepad, and Phone Link, but removes long-standing customization options for the Start menu, taskbar, and more. Thankfully, tools like Windhawk let users restore flexibility and fix Microsoft’s design limitations.
https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-mod-windhawk-fixes-issues…
AI Can Generate Code. Is That a Threat to Computer Science Education?
Some of Julie York’s high school computer science students are worried about what generative artificial intelligence will mean for future careers in the tech industry. If generative AI can code, then what is left for them to do? Will those …
I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education
An Oxford lecturer tested an AI tutor agent that impersonated him and created a hyper-personalised master’s course based on his own work. The result was a rigorous, interactive six-module program in media and AI that surpassed his own preparation and …
Making AI Education Part of Back-to-School Prep
We partner with World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to kick off the school year digitally safe.
https://www.3blmedia.com/news/making-ai-education-part-back-school-prep…
How AI is changing the work of teachers in the classroom
AI is reshaping classrooms, with some praising its support for teachers while others worry it hinders critical thinking. Teacher Jerome Ong uses AI weekly, showing students both its benefits and its limitations.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artificial-intelligence-school-students-teachers…
If You’re Trying to Get Into AI, This Is What You Need to Do
Apply these 3 important lessons from the top minds in AI for your own professional success.
https://www.kdnuggets.com/if-youre-trying-to-get-into-ai-this-is-what-you-need-to-do…
At one elite college, over 80% of students now use AI – but it’s not all about outsourcing their work
A survey at Middlebury College found that over 80% of students use generative AI, one of the fastest adoption rates in higher education. Most use it as an on-demand tutor to enhance learning, not simply to outsource work.
Some teachers are fighting AI, but is there a case that it can work with them?
Australian schools are cautiously adopting generative AI, balancing efficiency gains for teachers with concerns over plagiarism, data security, and bias. While some states lead trials like South Australia’s EdChat, experts call for a national framework to guide ethical and effective …
Excel + AI: Microsoft brings new ‘COPILOT’ function directly into spreadsheet cells
Microsoft is adding a new “COPILOT” function to Excel, enabling users to generate, summarize, and analyze data directly in cells using plain-language prompts. The tool can perform tasks like sentiment analysis, data cleaning, and formula explanations without external plugins.
Grammarly’s New Feature Can Predict If You’ll Fail Your Paper
One of the worst feelings you can experience as a student is anxiously waiting for a paper you just submitted to be graded. Grammarly’s new feature claims it can tell you your grade right away, and save you the long, …
I Use This App for All My Lecture Notes. You Should Too
Every semester, I swore I’d keep my notes tidy, and every semester, I failed—until I started using this app. It’s made capturing, sorting, and finding my lectures so effortless that I can’t imagine going back.