It Looks Like a School Vape Detector. A Teen Hacker Showed It Could Become an Audio Bug
Joseph Cox / 404media - The Halo 3C is a vape detector installed in schools and public housing. A young hacker found it contains microphones and that it can be turned into an audio bug, raising privacy concerns.
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Google's NotebookLM is now available for younger users
Will Shanklin / engadget - Google's NotebookLM (NLM) is designed to be the ultimate study guide. So, with the new school year already beginning, it's fitting that the AI tool is now available for younger users. Just be sure to check its work, kids.For consumers, anyone 13 and older…
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OpenAI’s Study Mode Fights Cheating—with a Kill Switch
Marcus Schuler / implicator - OpenAI launched Study Mode to transform ChatGPT into a patient tutor and stop student cheating. But students can toggle back to instant answers.
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT ‘Study Mode’ to Tutor Students
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - OpenAI launches Study Mode for ChatGPT, a free, Socratic-style tutor for students, sparking debate over its effectiveness versus underlying AI flaws amid rising competition.The post OpenAI Launches ChatGPT ‘Study Mode’ to Tutor Students appeared first on …
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New Apple-funded program teaches manufacturing to US firms
appleinsider - Apple has announced that it is opening its first Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, providing a program of advanced manufacturing skills for US workers.Apple will welcome workers from across the US to its Manufacturing Academy in Detroit — image cred…
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OpenAI's experimental model achieved gold at the International Math Olympiad
Jackson Chen / engadget - OpenAI has achieved "gold medal-level performance" at the International Math Olympiad, notching another important milestone for AI's fast-paced growth. Alexander Wei, a research scientist at OpenAI working on LLMs and reasoning, posted on X that an experi…
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Claude now connects with Canvas, Panopto, and Wiley for educational access
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - Anthropic is rolling out new integrations for its Claude AI chatbot, connecting it with the Canvas learning platform, Panopto, and Wiley.The article Claude now connects with Canvas, Panopto, and Wiley for educational access appeared first on THE DECODER.
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Google expands access to AI tools in the classroom for educators with Gemini
Kyt Dotson / siliconangle - Google LLC today announced a vastly expanded suite of artificial intelligence tools for educators with Gemini in the Classroom, which includes more than 30 features to help teachers spend more time with students. The new features build on personalized lea…
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Majority of US teachers now use AI tools, saving an average of 5.9 hours each week
techspot - According to the latest Gallup study on educator perspectives, six out of 10 teachers working at public K-12 schools in the US used an AI tool to help with their work during the 2024-2025 school year. Among those polled, AI was most often used to help pre…
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Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students
Aisha Malik / techcrunch - Snap has acquired Saturn, a calendar app that helps students manage their school schedules and share them with others.
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Apple Shares PowerPoint Presentation That Can Help Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Mac
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - Are you a student who is struggling to convince your parents to buy you a Mac for college? Apple has come up with a humorous solution for you.Apple today shared The Parent Presentation, which explains why a Mac is a useful tool in college. The customizabl…
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Apple opens registrations for in-person Apple Camp 2025
appleinsider - Children and their parents or guardians are now invited to register for Apple Camp, which this year will focus on making movies on the iPad.Apple Camp 2025 — image credit: AppleAside from the COVID years of 2020 and 2021 when it had to run an online versi…
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China Takes on Student Cheating by Shutting Off AI Nationwide During Exams
AJ Dellinger / gizmodo - Centralized intelligence meets centralized government.
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Columbia University faces accreditation crisis amid protest fallout
Controversy is swirling around Columbia University as the Education Department flags the institution for failing to meet accreditation standards, while another report claims the White House is threatening accreditation over protest-related issues. This clash has ignited debates over academic integrity and political influence in higher education.
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Toronto Public Library and others to benefit from Google Canada AI fund
Dean Daley / mobilesyrup - Google Canada has announced a new AI Opportunity Fund, providing $13 million to four organizations to help develop AI skills and training nationwide. The fund will support the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, the First Nations Technology Council, S…
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US Administration Implements Pause on Student Visa Interviews
In a surprising twist, U.S. immigration officials have hit the pause button on student visa interviews to apparently rethink vetting—possibly with social media checks. This measure has sent ripples through international academia, as critics wonder if bureaucratic recalibration might just add another layer of delay in an already complex system.
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Trump admin blocks Harvard’s international student enrollment
In a move that’s as controversial as it is blunt, the Trump administration has barred Harvard from enrolling foreign students. With officials warning current international attendees to either transfer or risk losing their legal status, this bold shake-up has left academic circles scratching their heads at the political overreach.
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Teen Admits Massive School Database Hack on PowerSchool
A 19-year-old student is set to plead guilty for a hack that compromised tens of millions of student records on PowerSchool. The breach has exposed significant vulnerabilities in educational data systems, leaving cybersecurity experts and school IT departments scrambling like students on exam day.
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Apple launches spooky "Mac to School" ads for students now
Apple has unveiled a trio of unsettling, back-to-school ads that spotlight Mac features like AirDrop, mirroring, and advanced writing tools just in time for graduation season. The campaign melds education and a dash of eerie charm, aiming to leave an unforgettable impression on students.
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Senate Ends Free Wi‑Fi Funding for Schools and Libraries
The Senate has abruptly ended federal subsidies for free Wi‑Fi in schools and libraries, a move that leaves digital access hanging by a thread. Critics decry the decision as a setback for connectivity, while supporters claim it’s a necessary course correction to eliminate program misuse.
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