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.
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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.
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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.
How I Made Copilot in Microsoft Word My Writing Partner
Copilot in Word allows you to leverage the power of AI to go from a blank page to a complete draft. But apart from just writing from scratch, I’ve also been using Copilot to analyze and transform my documents.
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The Best Online Backup Services of 2025
If you have a lot of sensitive data on your devices, it’s a good idea to back up your data. You never know what could happen to any of them. We picked the best online backup services to keep your …
How Much Does It Cost to Build an Online Course?
The cost of developing online courses is a hot topic, yet no standardized model exists to measure or compare expenses across institutions. The lack of a common framework hinders benchmarking, making it difficult to assess whether online courses are more …
How can we achieve sustainable funding for open access books?
The high cost of book processing charges (BPCs) remains a major hurdle for open access (OA) books, but new collective funding models are emerging as alternatives. This article explores sustainable OA funding strategies and highlights Lancaster University’s efforts, emphasizing the …
Hacking Your Studying: The Best AI Platforms For College Students
AI can be a powerful study tool, helping students save time and focus on learning instead of rewriting notes. After researching various platforms, I’ve found the most effective and free AI tools to help ace exams.
6 Underrated Microsoft Office Features You’re Not Using
Microsoft Office is packed with features, but most people only scratch the surface. Even after a decade of use, I still find hidden gems that greatly improve my productivity and workflow.
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ChatGPT’s scheduled task feature is a game changer — 5 prompts to try first
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Tasks, allowing users to set automated reminders and scheduled prompts. Currently in beta for ChatGPT Plus users, Tasks sync across devices and run automatically, even offline.