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Google has rebranded its Bard conversational AI chatbot and introduced tiered pricing model for access to advanced features.
02/09/2024
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New research from Malwarebytes ThreatDown analysts shows that 2023 was the "worst year on record" for education, with a 70% increase in known ransomware attacks targeting higher education institutions globally, and nearly half of those in the United States.
02/08/2024
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Increasing workloads are taking a toll on mental health and morale among teaching and learning professionals in higher education, according to a new Educause survey. Nearly two-thirds of overall respondents (65%) reported having an excessive workload — and the higher the position level, the greater the workload.
02/07/2024
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Abilene Christian University (ACU) and Cengage Group's Infosec Institute have teamed up to offer academic credit for Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) cybersecurity certifications.
02/07/2024
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The University of Kentucky (UK) has added a "well-being" tab to its Canvas learning management platform that addresses all aspects of student wellness. The tab presents a "Get Help" section for emergencies, questions-and-answers, and advice.
02/06/2024
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The Montana University System (MUS), which comprises 11 public colleges and universities across the state, has selected Instructure's Canvas as its single-vendor LMS across all its institutions.
02/05/2024
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According to IBM's 2023 AI Adoption Index survey of enterprise-scale companies worldwide, about the same number (42%) adopted AI early on as those who are still exploring or experimenting with it (40%). But of those who adopted AI early, 59% are accelerating their use or investment in it.
02/05/2024
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D2L has expanded its generative AI program with the ability to generate practice and quiz questions based on current course content.
02/05/2024
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Last November, Campus Technology Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly moderated a panel on the state of AI in education. Here, we're sharing the discussion — and insights for anyone grappling with the impact of AI and generative AI on campus.
01/31/2024
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Last November, Campus Technology Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly moderated a panel on the state of AI in education. Here, we're sharing the discussion — and insights for anyone grappling with the impact of AI and generative AI on campus.
01/31/2024
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Georgia State University's (GSU) National Institute for Student Success (NISS) has received a $7.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (ED)'s Postsecondary Student Success Program to study how chatbots affect student outcomes at GSU, its associate institution Perimeter College, and its partner schools, Morgan State University in Maryland, and the University of Central Florida.
01/29/2024
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Anthology has created a new resource for institutions developing policies around the ethical use of AI. The AI Policy Framework offers guidance on identifying stakeholders, defining institutional priorities, establishing a governance model, driving policy adoption, and more.
01/26/2024
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In 2024, experts say that AI-based tools will enable threat actors to dramatically increase both the quantity and impact of their attacks — and attacks are more likely to focus on stealing valuable data than on ransom payments. Compliance will continue to grow in complexity, and cyber insurance will likely see rates stay flat or dip slightly.
01/25/2024
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This March 4-7, SXSW EDU returns to Austin for a wide range of learning and mentorship experiences, performances, film screenings, future-focused competitions, and more.
01/25/2024
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Unless developers and governments adjust their practices around generative AI, large multimodal models may be adopted faster than they can be made safe for use, warns a new paper by the World Health Organization.
01/25/2024
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Education research and technology firm EAB has partnered with international college and career guidance company BridgeU to help students around the world connect with colleges and universities in the United States, easing the time and financial constraints of both.
01/24/2024
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $3.1 million grant to the UCLA-led yearlong Innovation, Culture, and Creativity (ICC) project to "bring together experts and stakeholders from creative and technology fields to develop new opportunities at their intersection," according to the university.
01/22/2024
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How will artificial intelligence impact colleges and universities this year? We asked AI and higher education leaders for their predictions and thoughts on the most important issues to consider as the technology evolves and adoption expands. Here's what they told us.
01/22/2024
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