Students today rely heavily on digital devices like smartphones and laptops to enhance productivity, manage assignments, and prepare for exams. These gadgets help streamline their studies and optimize academic performance in a fast-paced educational environment.
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.
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.
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…
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 …
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 …
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 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.
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…
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…
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 …
An evaluation of Contact North’s AI tools for education
Contact North is offering free access to four AI tools—AI Tutor Pro, AI Teaching Assistant Pro, AI Pathfinder Pro, and AI Trades Explorer Pro—via their landing page. The author plans to test and evaluate these tools in upcoming blog posts.…
How AI learns intuitive physics from watching videos
Humans naturally grasp intuitive physics, but teaching AI this common sense is difficult. A new study from Meta AI shows that deep learning models can develop such understanding by watching large amounts of unlabeled videos, advancing general-purpose AI.
How to Humanize ChatGPT Content (5 Simple Ways that Work)
AI-generated content often feels stiff and inauthentic, hurting engagement and credibility. Fortunately, five proven techniques can make ChatGPT writing sound natural and truly connect with readers.
The Godfather of AI is more worried than ever about the future of AI
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of neural network-based AI, continues to warn about its potential dangers, citing the rapid and unexpected pace of advancement. In a recent interview, he expressed deep concern over AI misuse, emphasizing how quickly progress has …