Parents Warned as Meta AI Chatbots Engage in Disturbing Conversations with Children

Parents are being urged to stay alert after a troubling report revealed that Meta’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram engaged in inappropriate conversations with users posing as children — often using voices based on Disney characters and celebrities. According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Meta’s AI bots — which simulate conversations with figures […]

Microsoft to Launch Paid Hotpatching Service for Windows Server 2025

Microsoft announced it will introduce a paid subscription model for hotpatching on Windows Server 2025 starting July 1, 2025, ending the current free preview. The service will cost $1.50 per core per month and aims to significantly reduce the need for server reboots after updates. Hotpatching allows security patches and updates to be applied without […]

Trump Administration Eyes Nationwide AI Education Push in K–12 Schools

The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping executive order that would embed artificial intelligence (AI) education into every corner of the U.S. K–12 system, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. The draft proposal, titled “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth,” signals a bold shift toward integrating emerging technology into classrooms nationwide—with potentially far-reaching implications for […]

Google Classroom Introduces AI-Powered Quiz Generation with Gemini Integration

Google announced a significant enhancement to its Google Classroom platform by introducing an AI-powered quiz generation feature. This new tool leverages Google’s Gemini AI to assist educators in creating customized quiz questions efficiently. The AI-driven feature allows teachers to input text manually or upload documents from Google Drive. Gemini then analyzes the content to generate […]

AI Giants OpenAI and Anthropic Compete for Presence in Higher Education

In a strategic move to embed artificial intelligence (AI) tools within the academic sphere, leading AI laboratories OpenAI and Anthropic have unveiled initiatives aimed at integrating their technologies into higher education institutions. This development underscores the escalating competition to become the preferred AI resource among college students.​ Anthropic’s Academic Initiative Anthropic has introduced “Claude for […]

The AI Upskill Boom: How Non-STEM Professionals Future-Proof Their Jobs

AI goes beyond computer science now. Professionals from non-technical backgrounds—including nurses, teachers, and business leaders—are enrolling in artificial intelligence (AI) courses to remain relevant in their careers.  Universities all throughout the United States—including Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins—report increasing demand in artificial intelligence education from persons outside the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field, […]