Sumner County Schools in Tennessee is using AI to provide personalized literacy support, helping teachers focus on individual student needs while receiving real-time data to guide instruction and address achievement gaps, according to Director of Schools Scott Langford.
Byju Raveendran, founder of Indian edtech giant Byju's, denies allegations of defrauding U.S. lenders of $533 million from a $1.2 billion loan, vowing to rebuild his empire despite rapid growth masking issues like unsustainable sales tactics and overspending.
ChatGPT and generative AI are disrupting academia as students exploit the technology for assignments and cheating, forcing educators to grapple with detecting AI use, setting policies, and assessing mastery in the AI era, while some see potential benefits if properly integrated.
Sarvam AI's latest release of Sarvam-M, a 24B open-weights hybrid language model for Indian languages, has sparked debate on the state of Indic AI research, with critics questioning its impact and funding, while supporters highlight its importance for solving Bharat-centric use cases.
As AI automates entry-level tech tasks, companies are slashing junior hiring by over 50% since 2019, prioritizing experienced hires and leaving recent graduates struggling to find jobs or delaying careers with grad school amid record unemployment gaps.
Google introduces NotebookLM, a mobile app that enables users to explore complex topics through offline Audio Overviews, interactive Q&A with AI hosts, and seamless content sharing, revolutionizing on-the-go knowledge acquisition for iOS 17+ and Android 10+ devices.
Rust experts advise embracing the compiler's guidance, starting with simple examples, and thoroughly understanding ownership before advancing to more complex concepts like async Rust, treating the compiler as a collaborative tool rather than an obstacle.
FractalU, a revolutionary peer-led learning platform, offers an affordable and accessible way to acquire knowledge by transforming living rooms in New York City into vibrant classrooms, fostering a collaborative and community-driven educational experience.
Stanford engineers partnered with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School to offer a two-week course on AI and emerging technologies, helping prepare test pilots to evaluate autonomous aircraft and satellites for future defense operations through hands-on learning and industry visits.
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan aims to provide every student globally with a free AI tutor called Khanmigo, modeled on Socrates' teaching style to prevent cheating while offering personalized learning and teacher support tools.