U.S. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., introduced legislation on May 12 that would clarify that states and school districts can use existing federal education funds for artificial intelligence (AI) instruction and educator training.
Florida-based Saint Leo University and Custom Technology Solutions LLC (CTS) have launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed for higher education institutions and aiming to give university leaders real-time access to critical data used in their decision-making.
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino, R-N. Y., is seeking a briefing from Instructure Holdings, Inc., after two cyberattacks this month against the company’s Canvas platform disrupted schools and universities nationwide – and just as Instructure reported reaching a deal with hackers to protect stolen data.
Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Japanese information and communication technology company Fujitsu Limited have established a new international research hub aimed at advancing “physical artificial intelligence” (AI) systems that can operate in physical environments and interact with people and the physical world.
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) on May 4 launched new districtwide cellphone restrictions for K-12 students, implementing grade-specific rules aimed at reducing distractions and improving classroom focus.
Pennsylvania State University is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) training program aimed at building AI literacy among university employees and students as part of a broader effort to prepare its community to use the technology responsibly and effectively.
The U.S. Department of Education has added a new fraud prevention feature to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), embedding real-time detection technology into the application process to combat identity fraud and protect federal aid funds.
Goshen College, a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, has appointed Raj Biyani the college’s first-ever chief innovation officer.
California unveiled a refreshed Student Pathways Dashboard on April 16 that adds mobile access, accessibility improvements, faster performance, and a new year of data.
A new global study finds that misalignments between higher education and employer expectations are slowing the development of an AI-ready workforce, as colleges struggle to translate learning into practical, job-ready skills.
