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Khan Academy’s AI Tutor Bot Aims to Reshape Learning

Proponents see the tools as a way to automatically customize academic support. They could also make children test subjects for A.I. experiments.

Not Just Math Quizzes: Khan Academy’s Tutoring Bot Offers Playful Features

The new, A.I.-assisted Khanmigo allows students to chat with simulated historical figures or co-write stories with the software.

FTC Seeks ‘Blanket’ Ban on Meta’s Use of Young Users’ Data

Citing major privacy failings by the tech giant, regulators proposed to stop sites like Instagram and Facebook from profiting off the data of users under 18.

States’ Push to Protect Kids Online Could Remake the Internet

New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults’ access to online services.

For Lower-Income Students, Big Tech Internships Can Be Hard to Get

Critics say the intern selection process often favors wealthier students, just like the admission process at some elite colleges.

This Historically Black University Created Its Own Tech Intern Pipeline

A new program at Bowie State connects computing students directly with companies, bypassing an often harsh Silicon Valley vetting process.

Utah Law Could Curb Use of TikTok and Instagram by Children and Teens

The law, which prohibits social networks from allowing minors to have accounts without parental consent, may come as welcome news to many families even as...

At This School, Computer Science Class Now Includes Critiquing Chatbots

Move over, coding. Some schools are asking student programmers to think critically about rapid advances in artificial intelligence.

Epic Games, Creator of Fortnite, to Pay $520 Million Over Children’s Privacy

The creator of popular games like Fortnite and Rocket League violated children’s privacy and duped millions of users into unwanted purchases, federal regulators said.

Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your...
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