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Education

China wants AI to prepare school lessons and mark homework

fromThe Atlantic

Education

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

Online learning

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.

fromTheregister

China wants AI to prepare school lessons and mark homework

China's action plan aims to integrate AI into education, enhancing teaching methods and ensuring secure implementation.

fromThe Atlantic

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.

Tech industry

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Relationships

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

fromsfist.com

NYC startup

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

Mission District

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

Silicon Valley

14 hours ago

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.

LinkedIn CEO says AI is boosting the value of these 4 soft skills

AI is elevating human-centered skills like curiosity, courage, communication, and compassion, reshaping job perceptions and roles.

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

1 hour ago

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Google's dominance in AI chip ownership positions it as the future leader in technology.

Relationships

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

Exploring the emotional dynamics between humans and A.I. chatbots reveals new perspectives on love and relationships.

NYC startup

fromsfist.com

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.

Mission District

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

Andon Market is the first AI-run store in the Bay Area, managed by an AI named Luna.

Silicon Valley

14 hours ago

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.

LinkedIn CEO says AI is boosting the value of these 4 soft skills

AI is elevating human-centered skills like curiosity, courage, communication, and compassion, reshaping job perceptions and roles.

Artificial intelligence

Meta is reportedly building a Mark Zuckerberg AI clone

Wearables

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta creates AI version of Mark Zuckerberg so staff can talk to the boss

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement and connection.

fromThe Daily Beast

Artificial intelligence

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

7 hours ago

Meta is reportedly building a Mark Zuckerberg AI clone

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg for employee interaction.

Wearables

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.

fromArs Technica

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.

Meta creates AI version of Mark Zuckerberg so staff can talk to the boss

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement and connection.

fromThe Daily Beast

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, enhancing connection and potentially impacting job security.

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.

fromTNW | Apple

Apple testing four frame designs for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 launch

Apple is testing four frame styles for AI-powered smart glasses, targeting production in December 2026 and a launch in spring or summer 2027.

fromComputerworld

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.

7 hours ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.

fromTNW | Apple

Apple testing four frame designs for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 launch

Apple is testing four frame styles for AI-powered smart glasses, targeting production in December 2026 and a launch in spring or summer 2027.

fromComputerworld

fromApp Developer Magazine

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.

AI rewards brand meaning and punishes everything else | MarTech

AI demands brand clarity for visibility, impacting long-term investment returns significantly.

Video games

13 hours ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.

fromLGBTQ Nation

8 hours ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.

fromTechRepublic

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Toyota Unveils Basketball-Shooting Robot With Vision Tech

CUE7 locks onto the hoop, uses sensors to gauge distance, then makes small upper-body adjustments to its arm angle and posture before lifting the ball into a fixed shooting position and releasing it with carefully controlled force and angle.

Golden State Warriors

fromwww.npr.org

10 hours ago

Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots for fun

"People are spending hours on the site. I didn't really expect it to be so addictive," said Mihir Maroju, the creator of Your AI Slop Bores Me.

Arts

fromTNW | Meta

17 hours ago

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is building a photorealistic, AI-powered version of Mark Zuckerberg that can interact with employees in his place, trained on Zuckerberg's mannerisms, tone, and publicly available statements.

Social media marketing

Online marketing

12 hours ago

Google Warns Against Trying to Manipulate LLMs

Google is aware of self-serving listicles and actively works to combat manipulation in search results.

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

Humanoid robots are entertaining the public through various stunts, including chasing wild boars and performing in public events.

European startups

fromWIRED

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree Robotics is launching its affordable humanoid robot R1 on global e-commerce platforms, making advanced technology more accessible.

Pets

fromFuturism

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

Humanoid robots are entertaining the public through various stunts, including chasing wild boars and performing in public events.

European startups

fromWIRED

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree Robotics is launching its affordable humanoid robot R1 on global e-commerce platforms, making advanced technology more accessible.

more#humanoid-robots

Marketing tech

Intellectual property law

13 hours ago

Veteran tech investor Keith Rabois says the product manager role in tech 'makes no sense' in the era of AI

Keith Rabois believes the product manager role is becoming obsolete due to rapid advancements in AI technology.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

13 years ago

Toy Patent Litigation: Laser Pegs Sues Lite Brix

Toys and games can be patented, providing legal protection and marketing advantages against infringement.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

AI has to be dull before it can be sexy

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.

fromGamesBeat

8 hours ago

Video games

Roblox is turning its product roadmap into advertising inventory

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

Roblox is enhancing child protection features with age verification and restricted accounts for users aged 5 to 15.

Video games

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you're at least 9 years old

Roblox will require age verification for users nine and older to access certain games, enhancing child safety measures on the platform.

fromScary Mommy

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.

fromGamesBeat

8 hours ago

Video games

Roblox is turning its product roadmap into advertising inventory

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

Roblox is enhancing child protection features with age verification and restricted accounts for users aged 5 to 15.

Video games

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you're at least 9 years old

Roblox will require age verification for users nine and older to access certain games, enhancing child safety measures on the platform.

more#roblox

#artificial-intelligence

Science

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

Higher education

AI In Higher Education: Transforming Operations

AI can significantly enhance administrative efficiency and student engagement in higher education.

12 hours ago

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.

The ProSocial AI Index: A Better Way to Think About AI

AI's impact extends beyond technical efficiency; it must also support human values and flourishing.

Science

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.

Higher education

AI In Higher Education: Transforming Operations

AI can significantly enhance administrative efficiency and student engagement in higher education.

12 hours ago

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.

more#artificial-intelligence

The ProSocial AI Index: A Better Way to Think About AI

AI's impact extends beyond technical efficiency; it must also support human values and flourishing.

Productivity

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.

Venture

Here is what 3 leaders in AI think of the AI bubble and the signs of vulnerability to watch for

Balancing profits with cost-cutting is crucial for AI companies' survival amid potential bubble bursts.

Mindfulness

AI and the 10-Minute Mind

Ten minutes of AI use can significantly reduce persistence and impair independent cognitive performance, undermining the long-term journey to expertise.

Right-wing politics

The Iranian Lego AI video creators credit their virality to 'heart'

Explosive Media's viral videos mock US military efforts and highlight public disdain for Trump, turning propaganda into a successful meme-driven campaign against US narratives.

Typography

fromEntrepreneur

5 days ago

'A Lot of Blind People Have Been Left Out': How This LEGO Superfan is Rewriting the Rules For Builders

Matthew Shifrin founded Bricks for the Blind to create accessible LEGO instructions, enabling blind users to build independently.

Digital life

fromComputerworld

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.

Privacy professionals

5 days ago

Chatbots Can Talk, but Parents Can Connect

GenAI policy and regulatory safeguards for teens are critical but lag behind the rapid development of technology.

Relationships

Video: Opinion | She Has an A.I. Lover. Her Son Has Questions.

People can develop genuine feelings for AI chatbots, leading to complex emotional dynamics and societal questions about the nature of love.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

Online learning

fromArs Technica

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.

Software development

fromWIRED

AI Agents Are Coming for Your Dating Life

Personalized AI agents can help match people with compatible colleagues, friends, and romantic partners.

Relationships

Video: Opinion | I Don't Want a Person, I Want an A.I.'

Love can extend beyond human relationships to include A.I. companions, raising questions about morality and emotional connections.

Online learning

1 week ago

Social-Emotional Learning and STEM in Immersive Spaces

Virtual environments enhance science learning by fostering empathy, collaboration, and multisensory engagement.

Software development

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

We Asked A.I. to Build Us a Video Game. The Result Was Strange.

Vibe coding allows anyone to create applications using AI tools without programming knowledge.

#ai-governance

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

more#ai-governance

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.

Parenting

fromwww.bbc.com

1 month ago

AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn

Researchers call for stricter regulation of AI-powered toys for toddlers after finding they frequently misunderstand children, respond inappropriately to emotions, and may confuse early social development.

fromForbes

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

Privacy professionals

fromFuturism

1 month ago

Children's Toys Are Shipping With Adult AI Inside Them

Leading AI companies conduct minimal vetting of developers accessing their models, allowing child-unsafe AI products to reach market despite known risks.

LinkedIn is quietly moving into the AI training business

LinkedIn is launching an AI labor marketplace for training chatbots, offering up to $150 an hour for various roles.

Claude AI For Instructional Designers: Complete Guide (2026)

Claude AI is a reliable tool for creating structured learning content, focusing on safety and long-form reasoning.

Did Neuralink make the wrong bet?

Neuralink's brain-computer interfaces face challenges in translating thoughts into actions, lagging behind competitors focusing on speech technology.

fromTheregister

The AI divide putting open weights models in spotlight

Open weights AI models are evolving from research projects to serious enterprise products, highlighting a growing divide between enterprise and frontier AI.

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

fromBuzzFeed

2 months ago

Just 40 Toys That'll Have Your Kids Completely Entranced (And, Hopefully, Out Of Your Hair)

As a parent myself, I know what I'm mostly looking for when buying another toy is that it'll ACTUALLY keep my kids engaged long enough to bring a sliver of peace to my home (a tough task, to say the least!). From Magna-Tiles and the new Toniebox 2 to colorful sensory tubes and a LeapFrog Touch and Learn eReader, my kids have tried out enough of these items to lead you in the right shopping direction!

Parenting