NVIDIA has announced a $25 million commitment to support AI education for K-12 programs, partnering with Study Fetch and CK-12 to adapt its Deep Learning Institute and Academy content for U. S.
The National Science Foundation has renewed funding for the AI Institute for Foundations of Machine Learning at the University of Texas at Austin, which will enhance AI model accuracy and reliability, contributing to drug development and clinical diagnosis improvements. This $20 million investment over five years will support research on training large models, robustness, and interpretability, while also expanding workforce development through new postdoctoral and graduate programs.
Educators are integrating chatbots into lesson plans, raising questions about whether this will enhance learning or become another short-lived educational technology trend. In rural Evans, Colorado, eighth-grade students in Nate Fairchild's class have been using AI tools like MagicSchool to interact with a chatbot designed to mimic Elie Wiesel, as part of their ongoing experimentation with artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Many parents, school districts, and the federal government are embracing artificial intelligence in education, but experts warn it could exacerbate teacher shortages by eliminating jobs. Despite concerns, educators like Indiana's 2024 Teacher of the Year Eric Jenkins and Idaho Superintendent Debbie Critchfield see AI as a valuable tool to assist teachers rather than replace them, emphasizing the importance of human connection in education.
The State of California has partnered with Adobe to provide high school students and educators access to AI-powered creative tools and AI literacy resources, aiming to enhance workforce readiness and integrate AI into classroom learning. This initiative will allow participating schools to use tools like Adobe Express and Firefly, while also offering AI literacy programming to help students responsibly use AI, ultimately fostering skills in content creation and digital marketing.
Chulalongkorn University is hosting a public lecture on "AI in Higher Education for Innovation in Learning & Research" on September 5, 2025, to explore how AI is transforming education in Thailand. The university is also involved in various initiatives, including collaborations with Krungthai Bank and Betagro, and has students achieving accolades in international competitions.
Notre Dame Law School has partnered with Harvey, a leading AI platform, to integrate artificial intelligence into its legal education, preparing students for a future where AI is increasingly used in law firms. This collaboration provides students with essential AI resources and expertise, giving Notre Dame graduates a competitive advantage in the evolving legal market.
