Video conferencing software must be reliable, efficient, and able to handle multiple user connections. These are ZDNET’s top picks.
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/best-video-conferencing-software…
OpenAI Launches Its Shiny New GPT-4.5 AI Model — But It’s Not What You’re Expecting
The long-awaited moment is here: ChatGPT is receiving an enormous upgrade to GPT-4.5. However, despite OpenAI calling GPT-4.5 its “largest and most knowledgeable model,” it comes with a few caveats that might see you continuing to use its older models …
What Students Are Saying About A.I. and the Future of Work
We asked teenagers, Are you worried about A.I. taking human jobs? They shared their hopes and fears about an increasingly technologically-driven future.
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
French AI company Mistral, valued at $6 billion, is gaining attention with its assistant Le Chat, endorsed by President Macron. Despite the hype, it still faces challenges competing with OpenAI while maintaining its eco-friendly and independent identity.
The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of Artificial Intelligence
This collection features essays on AI’s impact across ethics, law, policy, and various sectors, emphasizing the importance of learning from historical governance. It warns against excessive AI hype and urges a balanced, informed perspective. The book is available as an …
Turkey’s translators are training the AI tools that will replace them
Human fallout may include being replaced by LLMs, diminished skills, and fewer career options for all but the elite scholars.
https://restofworld.org/2025/turkeys-translators-training-ai-replacements…
Some Teachers’ Use of AI
I have gathered comments from teachers who used AI in daily lessons and to grade student work.
New Tools. Old Complaints. Why AI Won’t Kill Education or Fix it
AI won’t kill education. But will it kill learning? The challenge isn’t AI itself—it’s whether students can still think for themselves when the answers are always one click away.
https://www.coolcatteacher.com/artificial-intelligence-in-schools…
The Costs of AI in Education
Universities are purchasing AI licenses not for access or equity but for the illusion of control, believing large-scale adoption will help them manage student use. However, students already have free or low-cost access to top AI tools, and institutional AI …
AI-detection software isn’t the solution to classroom cheating — assessment has to shift
Two years after ChatGPT’s release, educators remain divided on AI in assessment—some ban it, others embrace it, and many struggle with inconsistent policies. AI detection tools help but fail to solve the deeper issue of designing valid assessments.
9 Free Open-Source Alternatives That Can Replace Your Paid Productivity Apps
While mainstream productivity apps have their advantages, breaking free from subscriptions doesn’t mean compromising on features. Open-source options provide flexibility, control, and all the essential features—without the price tag.
https://www.makeuseof.com/free-open-source-productivity-apps…
Google makes it easier to delete personal info from Search results
Google has updated its “Results about you” tool, making it easier for users to remove personal information from Search results. Now, users can request removals directly from Search by clicking the three dots next to a result.
Alibaba offers free access to its AI model that can generate realistic video and images
Alibaba has open-sourced four variants of its Wan 2.1 generative AI models, enabling users to create realistic videos and images from text or image input. These models are available on Alibaba Cloud’s ModelScope and Hugging Face for researchers, academics, and …
The best keyboards in 2025
This guide highlights the best keyboards and key features to consider.
Claude: Everything you need to know about Anthropic’s AI
Anthropic’s Claude AI models handle tasks like writing, coding, and image captioning, but keeping track of them can be challenging. This guide provides an updated overview of Claude’s capabilities.