Product Review: HeartBuds from Softbank
Cordless earphones have been trending for some time now. Alongside popular options like Galaxy Buds and AirPods, several other brands have garnered attention by releasing their own versions of wireless…
Italy tests AI-assisted teaching in schools to boost IT skills
By Alberto Chiumento, and Marta Di Donfrancesco ROME (Reuters) – Italy is introducing artificial intelligence in its schools as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government explores new ways to close the…
Fei-Fei Li: the influential scientist known as the ‘Godmother of AI’
Fei-Fei Li, often hailed as the “Godmother of AI,” has become one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence. She is known for her pioneering work in computer vision,…
Books in, screens out: some Finnish pupils go back to paper after tech push
By Elviira Luoma and Anne Kauranen RIIHIMAKI, Finland (Reuters) – This autumn, pupils in the Finnish town of Riihimaki headed back to school with backpacks full of books after a…
Meet the talent: Rena Ibrahimova, Data & AI Specialist
Place of residence: Berlin, Germany Position: Data & AI Specialist Please describe a day in your life I like to start my day with some sunlight. I live near a…
Meet the talent: Meredith Garofalo, Freelance Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
Place of residence: Cleveland, OH Position: Freelance Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) and Space/Science Correspondent, Digital Content Creator for DepartmentC, Science Journalist Mentor at The Open Notebook, Owner and CEO of…
The role of AI in schools: balancing innovation with caution
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into education, transforming how students learn and how teachers teach. With adaptive learning platforms, automated grading systems, and AI-driven tutoring, classrooms are becoming…
China’s drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace – and passengers
By Sarah Wu and Ethan Wang WUHAN (Reuters) – Liu Yi is among China’s 7 million ride-hailing drivers. A 36-year-old Wuhan resident, he started driving part-time this year when construction…
India ed-tech firm Byju’s founder faces reckoning as startup implodes
By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Byju Raveendran, an Indian mathematics whiz who soared from teacher to startup billionaire before his education-technology company imploded this year, now faces his…
Gemini for students: here’s how Google’s AI will help teaching
At the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2024, the conference focused on the use of technology in education. Google announced several new features for using Gemini in schools…