IT Trends :: Thursday, August 10, 2006

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Cal Poly Installs New ID System

When a professor’s laptop containing over 3,000 students Social Security numbers was stolen in July, Cal Poly learned the security lesson the hard way. Instead of cracking down on network security like schools that have fallen victim to hacker attacks, the school is replacing Social Security numbers with personal student identification numbers. Social Security numbers will still be used in areas like financial aid…

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Rhode Island Extends Rural Wi-Fi

Brown University is among the supporters of The Rhode Island Wireless Innovation Networks (RI-WINS), a program which will soon make Rhode Island the first and only state with border-to-border Wi-Fi. Governor Carcieri granted $200,000 to fund the project…

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    Tech Giants Launch $100 Billion AI Infrastructure Network Project

    OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have unveiled a new venture, Stargate, through which they aim to build a massive AI infrastructure network across the United States. The initiative, which was announced at the White House with President Donald Trump, has been described as the "largest AI infrastructure project in history."

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    Crafting Thoughtful AI Policy in Higher Education: A Guide for Institutional Leaders

    Here's how to develop and implement an AI framework that not only aligns with an institution's unique mission, but also addresses the diverse needs of its stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and administration.

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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.