Lawmakers weigh benefits of artificial intelligence in classrooms

Lawmakers weigh benefits of artificial intelligence in classrooms

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, lawmakers are exploring ways to use the technology to strengthen education and make it more accessible. At the same time, concerns are growing over students using AI for shortcuts, and some members of Congress worry that cuts to the Department of Education will limit access to AI in rural and underserved areas. "AI holds potential inside the classroom and outside the classroom,…

AI in northern Ontario's post-secondary education system: Tool or threat?

Some educators view AI as a valuable way to support student learning, while others raise concerns about its impact on academic integrity and assessment methods.

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Richmond School Board members working on policy addressing AI

The Richmond School Board is in the beginning stages of drafting a policy surrounding artificial intelligence in schools.Four board members have been meeting monthly since January to discuss what the policy will look like.“The presence of AI offers both possibilities and challenges in the educational spaces,” Wesley Hedgepeth (4th District) told The Richmonder. “An AI policy is necessary to provide support for both our students and employees.”Bo…

AI as an Admin Tool: Making School Website Accessibility Easier

First, there was the scare cycle: “AI is going to take all the teacher jobs!” Then there was the hype cycle: “AI will make it so none of us will have to work EVER!” Now there is, hopefully, the reality cycle: AI is a great piece of tech that will make all of our jobs easier. Edlio CEO Ali Arsan’s work is a case in point. He explains how their company developed an AI-powered solution that automatically fixes website accessibility issues instead o…