Artificial Intelligence

Here you'll find articles detailing new developments in artificial intelligence and how it's impacting higher education.


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Student and Teacher AI Use Jumps Nearly 30% in One Year

In a recent survey from learning platform Quizlet, 85% of high school and college students and teachers said they use AI technology, compared to 66% in 2024 — a 29% increase year over year.

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Report Identifies Surge in Credential͏͏ Theft͏͏ and͏͏ Breaches͏͏

A recent report from cybersecurity firm Flashpoint detected an escalation of threat activity across͏͏ multiple͏͏ fronts͏͏ during͏͏ the͏͏ first͏͏ half͏͏ of͏͏ 2025.

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4 Steps to Responsible AI Implementation

Researchers at the University of Kansas Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning (CIDDL) have published a new framework for the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence at all levels of education.

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September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Registration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on "Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation" in K-12 and higher education.

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NSF Invests $100 Million in National AI Research Institutes

The National Science Foundation has announced a $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes, part of a broader White House strategy to maintain American leadership as competition with China intensifies.

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Google Releases Advanced AI Model for Complex Reasoning Tasks

Google has released Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, an advanced artificial intelligence model designed for complex reasoning tasks.

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Touro University Launches Faculty Innovation Grant Program to Advance Integration of AI into Teaching and Learning

A new Faculty Innovation Grant Program at Touro University is supporting faculty members as they develop AI-enhanced curricula for Fall 2025.

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Report: Falling Behind in AI Adoption Comes at Substantial Cost

A recent report from Couchbase has cautioned that enterprises that do not keep pace in AI adoption face potential financial losses, calculating an average annual impact of up to $87 million for organizations that fall behind.

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Google Intros Learning-Themed AI Mode Features for Search

Google has announced new AI Mode features in Search, including image and PDF queries on desktop, a Canvas tool for planning, real-time help with Search Live, and Lens integration in Chrome. Features are launching in the U.S. ahead of the school year.

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New ChatGPT Study Mode Guides Students Through Questions

OpenAI has announced a new study mode for ChatGPT that helps students work through problems step by step — instead of just providing an answer.