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AI in Education Surges as Experts Warn of Critical Thinking Decline and Learning Risks

An estimated 85% of K-12 teachers and nearly 80% of university students now use AI tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork and lesson planning. But researchers warn this rapid AI integration in classrooms is creating an 'illusion of competence' that weakens critical thinking skills and undermines long-term student learning, even as policies and training lag far behind adoption rates.

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AI in Education Surges as Experts Warn of Critical Thinking Decline and Learning Risks

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Accenture mandates AI proficiency for promotion as record bookings hit $22.1 billion

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet announces AI proficiency as mandatory for career advancement following a three-year reskilling program. The consultancy reports record bookings of $22.1 billion and 6% revenue growth, driven by surging enterprise AI adoption. With over 1,300 clients now engaged in Advanced AI projects, the firm positions itself as a bellwether for the IT services sector's transformation.

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Accenture mandates AI proficiency for promotion as record bookings hit $22.1 billion

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China bets on artificial intelligence to create jobs and rejuvenate economy amid global concerns

China unveiled plans at its annual parliamentary sessions to adopt artificial intelligence across all sectors, betting the technology will create jobs and offset an aging workforce. Policymakers prioritize AI adoption despite global warnings that automation could displace 40% of jobs worldwide, with critics questioning whether the optimism matches reality.

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China bets on artificial intelligence to create jobs and rejuvenate economy amid global concerns

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ChatGPT launches interactive visuals to transform how 140 million users learn math and science

OpenAI introduced dynamic visual explanations for ChatGPT, allowing users to manipulate formulas and see real-time changes across 70+ math and science topics. The feature shifts the chatbot from delivering answers to encouraging direct engagement with concepts like the Pythagorean theorem and Ohm's law. Available to all logged-in users, it joins Study Mode and QuizGPT as OpenAI expands its educational toolkit.

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ChatGPT launches interactive visuals to transform how 140 million users learn math and science

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Google adds EPUB support to NotebookLM, streamlining e-book uploads for students and researchers

Google has rolled out native EPUB support for NotebookLM, allowing users to upload e-books directly without converting them to PDFs first. The update removes a significant friction point for students and book lovers who can now build searchable knowledge bases from their digital libraries and generate Audio Overviews, Video summaries, and study guides with ease.

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Google adds EPUB support to NotebookLM, streamlining e-book uploads for students and researchers

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Women in AI represent just 10% of Indian startup founders despite higher course completion rates

Only 10% of AI startups in India are founded by women, revealing a stark AI gender gap in the country's rapidly expanding tech sector. However, women in India complete GenAI courses at rates 3% higher than men, suggesting that access—not capability—remains the primary barrier to closing the gender gap in GenAI learning and leadership.

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Women in AI represent just 10% of Indian startup founders despite higher course completion rates

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California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems that frustrate students

California community colleges are investing millions in AI chatbots to help students navigate admissions and financial aid, but the systems consistently fail to deliver accurate answers. East Los Angeles College's bot couldn't even name its own president correctly. With contracts totaling $3.8 million through 2029, students report abandoning these unreliable chatbots for Reddit and Google instead.

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California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems that frustrate students

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Grammarly faces class action lawsuit as journalist challenges identity-stealing AI feature

Award-winning journalist Julia Angwin filed a class action lawsuit against Grammarly over its Expert Review tool, which used names and identities of hundreds of writers without consent to generate AI feedback. Superhuman, Grammarly's parent company, disabled the feature amid significant backlash, acknowledging it missed the mark on giving experts control over their representation.

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Grammarly faces class action lawsuit as journalist challenges identity-stealing AI feature

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Google's NotebookLM Cinematic Video Overviews turn research notes into animated explainers

Google launched Cinematic Video Overviews for NotebookLM, transforming the AI research assistant's video capabilities. The feature uses Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Veo 3 to turn your notes into AI videos with dynamic animations instead of simple slideshows. Available exclusively for Google AI Ultra subscribers aged 18 and over, the update represents a significant leap in how AI can summarize research in video format.

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Google's NotebookLM Cinematic Video Overviews turn research notes into animated explainers

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AI forces skills reset across workforce as job security shifts from degrees to adaptability

AI is transforming hiring and work as nearly 65% of organizations adopt AI in recruitment processes. Workers face a skills reset where human judgment, adaptability, and AI literacy matter more than traditional credentials. Venture capitalist Bill Gurley warns that professionals in safe jobs who lack passion are most at risk from AI-driven job displacement.

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AI forces skills reset across workforce as job security shifts from degrees to adaptability

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Duolingo targets 100 million daily active users by 2028 as AI reshapes language learning

Duolingo is sacrificing short-term profit margins to prioritize user growth and artificial intelligence investments. The language-learning app aims to double its daily active users from 50 million to 100 million by 2028, even as growth rates slow and AI disruption threatens traditional learning models.

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Duolingo targets 100 million daily active users by 2028 as AI reshapes language learning

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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Placed on Paid Leave After FBI Investigation Into AI Deal

Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the nation's second-largest school district, was placed on paid leave following an FBI investigation into LAUSD's $3 million contract with AllHere, an AI chatbot company whose founder was charged with fraud. The FBI raided Carvalho's home and district headquarters, sparking parent demands for resignation and raising questions about transparency in education technology contracts.

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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Placed on Paid Leave After FBI Investigation Into AI Deal

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Raghuram Rajan says AI will disrupt India's services sector but not derail it

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan pushes back against alarming predictions that artificial intelligence will devastate India's IT sector. While acknowledging AI disruption is real, he argues the transition will be gradual and Indian software firms can adapt through retooling and reskilling, leveraging cost advantages and engineering talent.

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Raghuram Rajan says AI will disrupt India's services sector but not derail it

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Google brings free AI training to all Massachusetts residents through state partnership

Google announced a partnership with Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts AI Hub to provide every Bay State resident with no-cost access to AI and career training programs. The initiative includes the Google AI Professional Certificate and Google Career Certificates, covering cybersecurity, data analytics, and project management to help the workforce adapt as AI reshapes industries.

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Google brings free AI training to all Massachusetts residents through state partnership

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HCLTech and IIT Kanpur partner to drive deep tech innovation for Global Capability Centers

HCLTech and IIT Kanpur signed an MoU to transform research into practical solutions for Global Capability Centers. The partnership focuses on advanced engineering and deep tech innovation, including AI and robotics. It will help GCCs accelerate innovation, access specialized skills, and reduce time-to-market through bridging academic research and enterprise needs.

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HCLTech and IIT Kanpur partner to drive deep tech innovation for Global Capability Centers

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