UCL partners with Google DeepMind to create a new AI curriculum aiming to ‘democratize’ access to education

AI tutoring outperforms in-class active learning: an RCT introducing a novel research-based design in an authentic educational setting | Scientific Reports

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Forty-two graduate students recognized with University awards

Penn State honored 42 graduate students with awards recognizing their contributions in research, teaching, and outreach, highlighting their diverse projects ranging from sustainability in architecture to innovations in wireless security and health monitoring. These students, including Sai Venkata Gayathri Ayyagari, Jacob Seiler, and Saiber Shaikh, have made significant impacts in their respective fields, demonstrating leadership and advancing knowledge in areas such as materials science, sustainability, and counselor education.

TMU hosts THE Global AI Summit 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), in collaboration with Times Higher Education, is hosting the Global AI Summit 2025 to discuss responsible AI in post-secondary education. The event gathers international experts to explore ethical AI development and deployment, emphasizing collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to ensure AI benefits are shared equitably.

OpenAI gathers global educators in San Francisco to reimagine higher education through AI

OpenAI hosted its first Higher Education Forum in San Francisco, bringing together educators and researchers to discuss the impact of AI on higher education and to foster collaboration between academic institutions and AI developers. The event featured presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, with participants sharing AI-driven teaching methods and exploring ways to make education more personal, equitable, and engaging.

OPINION: If we are going to build AI literacy into every level of learning, we must be able to measure it

The Hechinger Report highlights the growing importance of AI literacy in education and the workforce, emphasizing the need for a consistent, measurable framework to assess AI readiness. Recent initiatives, such as the U.

‘It’s Not Magic': How These Schools Are Teaching AI Literacy

The Passaic school district in New Jersey is implementing AI literacy lessons for K-8 students, focusing on understanding AI, its ethical implications, and responsible use, in response to the increasing presence of AI tools like ChatGPT. While some experts argue that AI literacy should focus more on practical applications in learning contexts, others express concerns about the potential cognitive and ethical downsides of AI, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in education.

Internet2 and Google Unveil Leadership Program to Empower Broader AI Access and Next-Generation Innovation

(PDF) Using ChatGPT in University Academic Writing: A Bibliometric Review Study on the Implications for Writing Reports, Papers, Essays, and Theses

How is ChatGPT impacting schools, really? Stanford researchers aim to find out

Stanford's SCALE Initiative and OpenAI are collaborating on a research project to study the impact of ChatGPT on education, focusing on its use in K-12 classrooms and its effects on learning metrics such as proficiency skills, knowledge retention, and engagement. The research aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the efficacy of AI tools in education, with OpenAI providing data from real classrooms to support the study while adhering to data privacy and security guidelines.

UCL joins forces with Google DeepMind to democratise access to AI education | UCL News - UCL

UCL and Google DeepMind have launched a new AI curriculum, AI Research Foundations, aimed at providing free, localized education on generative AI and large language models, particularly targeting regions like Africa where access to advanced AI education has been limited. The curriculum, developed with input from African academic voices and organizations, combines responsible innovation activities and practical exercises to equip learners with AI research skills that can address both local and global challenges.