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Report: 85% of Organizations Are Using Some Form of AI

Eighty-five percent of organizations today are leveraging some form of AI, according to the latest State of AI in the Cloud 2025 report from Wiz. While AI's role in innovation and disruption continues to expand, security vulnerabilities and governance challenges remain pressing concerns.

  • 02/28/25
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IBM to Enhance Watsonx Portfolio Through DataStax Acquisition

IBM has announced it will acquire AI and data solutions provider DataStax, in a move aimed at enhancing its watsonx portfolio and advancing generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for enterprises.

  • 02/28/25
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2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Registration is free for this fully virtual May 7 event, focused on "Thriving in the Age of AI" in K-12 and higher education.

  • 02/27/25
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Penn State Building AI Student Concierge to Foster Student Success

In an effort to improve access to campus services, Penn State is partnering with IBM to build an AI virtual assistant for students.

  • 02/25/25
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6 Policy Recommendations for Incorporating AI in the Classroom

The Southern Regional Education Board's Commission on AI in Education has published six recommendations for states on adopting artificial intelligence in schools, colleges, and universities. The guidance marks the commission's first release since it was established last February, with more recommendations planned in the coming year.

  • 02/24/25
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Microsoft Introduces Its First Quantum Computing Chip

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip, aimed at deployment in datacenters.

  • 02/21/25
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Study: Generative AI Could Inhibit Critical Thinking

A new study on how knowledge workers engage in critical thinking found that workers with higher confidence in generative AI technology tend to employ less critical thinking to AI-generated outputs than workers with higher confidence in personal skills.

  • 02/21/25
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New Education Design Lab Initiative Convenes Five Community Colleges to Reimagine Their Future

Education Design Lab, a nonprofit devoted to designing, prototyping, and testing education-to-workforce models, has announced the inaugural cohort of its Reimagining Community Colleges Design Challenge.

  • 02/18/25
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Microsoft Stepping Away from HoloLens Mixed Reality Hardware

Microsoft has confirmed that its HoloLens mixed reality hardware efforts have officially come to an end.

  • 02/18/25
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Cloud Security Alliance Calls for Rethinking AI Development in the Face of DeepSeek Debut

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has weighed in on DeepSeek AI’s disruptive debut, warning that the revolutionary AI model is “rewriting the rules” of AI development. The remarks come as cloud security firm Wiz disclosed a major data leak in DeepSeek’s platform, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities in the cutting-edge system.

  • 02/18/25