Brownwood community gathers for ‘Wheels That Move the World’

Families in Brownwood spent part of their spring break getting an up-close look at some big machines during the annual “Wheels That Move the World” event at the Martin ...

America’s math and reading scores tanked after schools ditched textbooks for screens—and AI could worsen the brain rot

A major Brookings Institute study of more than 500 students and educators across 50 countries found the risks of AI in the classroom “overshadow its benefits.” ...
PCMag

Most Kids Don't Learn Cybersecurity in School. Here Are 5 Ways You Can Teach It

Kids may be digital natives, but that doesn't mean they understand online risks. Here are five practical tips to start building cybersecurity skills at home.
Opinion

Schools are teaching AI — and making a massive mistake

Jenny Anderson, a journalist, is author of the Substack “How to Be Brave.” Rebecca Winthrop is director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and author of the newsletter ...

AI chatbots that are fit only for adults are still appearing in kids toys

Education Fund has raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence chatbots in children’s toys, warning that some of these systems may not be suitable for young users. According to ...

Studies show AI impairs critical thinking long-term. Here’s how teachers can intervene

Explore how AI in classrooms risks undermining true learning and critical thinking, advocating for better teaching over ...
Opinion

American schools weren’t broken until Silicon Valley used a lie to convince them they were—now reading and math scores are plummeting

Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath warns the U.S.’s $30 billion bet on laptops in schools has made Gen Z less cognitively capable than their parents.
Opinion
ObserverOpinion

Before Kids Learn to Think, They’re Learning to Prompt

A.I. expert Sheldon Fernandez analyzes how generative tools are shaping young, formative minds, arguing that the real risk is not exposure to new technology, but the premature outsourcing of ...
Indiatimes

Machine learning for machines This tyre factory’s efficiency soars

30% WORKFORCE IS WOMEN: Automation and digitisation have made hiring of women easier. Earlier, tyre building involved manual loading of rubber compounds, handling heavy beads or steel belts and ...
People

All About Machine Gun Kelly's 2 Kids, Daughters Casie and Saga

The musician is a dad to two daughters: Casie Colson Baker and Saga Blade Fox-Baker Jon Kopaloff/Getty Machine Gun Kelly is a dad of two daughters: Casie Colson Baker and Saga Blade Fox-Baker The ...
InfoQ

Why Most Machine Learning Projects Fail to Reach Production

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Education Week

Federal Funding Cuts Come for Big Bird: What’s Ahead for PBS Kids?

Millions of children have grown up watching PBS Kids’ educational TV, geared toward 2- to 8-year-olds—from classics like “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” to recently added shows like ...