Sources: the US used Palantir's Maven Smart System, integrated with Claude, to find and prioritize 1,000 targets within the first 24 hours of its attack on Iran
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/ 2...Bailey McCann /@baileymcc:From the team that brought you “we are too ethical for killbots” what of schools and children then? Who can I say I guess@jaylyall:US ...
US colleges like Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech are using AI to streamline admissions; Virginia Tech says AI that scores essay questions saved ~8,000 hours
Some schools have even used AI to guard against AI. — Thousands of students will get their college decisions faster this year because of artificial intelligence.
Survey: 41% of US teens aged 13 to 17 support banning middle and high school students from using phones in class, while 51% oppose it; 73% oppose a full-day ban
Schools nationwide are cracking down on students' cellphone use. At the same time, support for cellphone bans is rising among U.S. adults.
Fueled partly by US tech companies, governments worldwide are racing to deploy GenAI in schools and universities, even as agencies such as UNICEF urge caution
In early November, Microsoft said it would supply artificial intelligence tools and training to more than 200,000 students and educators in the United Arab Emirates.
A look at US tech laws coming in 2026, like California's SB 53 AI transparency law and Virginia's new social media limits for minors, effective from January 1
and, we decided to do something about it. This is critical legislation helps parents fight back against Big Tech and keeps Nebraska's kids safe. I'm grateful and proud that we signed it into law. Go...
Some US schools are deploying AI surveillance tech like facial recognition and listening devices; critics say there is little evidence they make school safer
Schools across the U.S. are rolling out AI-powered surveillance technology, including drones, facial recognition and even bathroom listening devices. Bluesky: @reset-america and @treekisser Forums: r/...
xAI partners with El Salvador to deploy Grok across 5,000+ public schools, reaching 1M+ students in an “AI-powered education program” over the next two years
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Parents are pressuring LA Unified, the second-largest US school district, to reduce mandatory student screen time on school-issued iPads and Chromebooks
even in gym and band class https://www.nbcnews.com/... LinkedIn: Tyler Kingkade : Whether to ban smartphones in schools was a huge discussion over the past two years, and the banning side clearly won ...
Parents are pressuring LA Unified, the second-largest US school district, to reduce mandatory student screen time on school-issued iPads and Chromebooks
A growing contingent of public school parents say school-mandated iPads, particularly in elementary and middle schools, are leading to behavior problems.
Sources: Apple cut dozens of sales roles to streamline sales to businesses, schools, and governments; Apple says the changes affect “a small number of roles”
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