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fromeLearning
4 days ago
Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.
#vibe-coding
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

'Vibe coding' may offer insight into our AI future - Harvard Gazette

Vibe coding allows users to create software by describing functionality in plain English, reducing the need for coding knowledge.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

'Vibe coding' may offer insight into our AI future - Harvard Gazette

Vibe coding allows users to create software by describing functionality in plain English, reducing the need for coding knowledge.
Education
fromFortune
15 hours ago

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.
#physical-ai
European startups
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
Wearables
fromFuturism
10 hours ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
15 hours ago

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun's DrayEasy platform exemplifies a significant advancement in logistics, merging quoting, booking, and real-time tracking into a seamless automated experience for shippers.
Business intelligence
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos had been vocal about his desire for a voice computer, believing it would simplify interactions with technology and enhance the shopping experience on Amazon.
Podcast
Parenting
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Parents: A valuable source of AI intelligence

AI-assisted parenting tools are being developed by parents who understand the real challenges of childcare.
fromwww.cbc.ca
18 hours ago

These Ontario researchers are using virtual reality gaming to help older adults with dementia stay fit | CBC News

"For the ones who are confined in certain spaces or cannot do it independently, this is a great opportunity to transport them to a different reality from the ones that they are currently living in while keeping them active," Munoz told CBC Hamilton from his lab on Laurier's Brantford campus.
Medicine
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who let their pets sleep in their bed aren't clingy or emotionally stunted - they've found one of the only relationships in modern life that offers unconditional presence without the performance anxiety that makes human connection so exhausting - Silicon Canals

Needing comfort from pets is not a weakness; it can enhance emotional well-being and reduce anxiety.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Habitot Hands-on Mobile Museum for Kids 0-8 (Oakland)

Habitot's 'mini museum' activities are best for kids 0-8, and siblings and adults are encouraged to play, too! Activities include rocket building, water exploration, and art stations.
East Bay (California)
#ai-relationships
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans man with AI boyfriend shares intimate details of their 2-year romantic relationship - LGBTQ Nation

Ian, a trans man, has developed a two-year romantic relationship with his AI chatbot, Min-ho, which he considers as valid as any human relationship.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans man with AI boyfriend shares intimate details of their 2-year romantic relationship - LGBTQ Nation

Ian, a trans man, has developed a two-year romantic relationship with his AI chatbot, Min-ho, which he considers as valid as any human relationship.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

OpenAI acquires TBPN; recognizes its audience & expert team

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, enhancing its editorial and audience engagement capabilities in tech, business, and culture.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Meet Abi: Humancompanionship robot for senior communities debuts from Australia to Bay Area

Abi is a social humanoid robot designed to provide companionship to residents in assisted senior living facilities.
#ai
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
13 hours ago

Leveraging AI And Automation To Streamline CTE Content Creation And Localization

AI-powered automation enhances CTE content creation, enabling rapid curriculum development and alignment with industry standards while reducing operational strain.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Typography
fromMedium
4 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

The word 'delve' has surged in usage due to AI's influence on language and communication patterns.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

AI humanoid robot to help passengers at San Jose airport

San Jose Mineta Airport introduces Jose, an AI humanoid robot that assists passengers with information and speaks over 50 languages.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
13 hours ago

Leveraging AI And Automation To Streamline CTE Content Creation And Localization

AI-powered automation enhances CTE content creation, enabling rapid curriculum development and alignment with industry standards while reducing operational strain.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 days ago

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.
NYC startup
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Directing a Swarm of Agents for Fun and Profit

Netflix pioneered enterprise cloud usage, transitioning from credit card instances to formal AWS licensing.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

We Are Losing to AI What We Never Learned to Appreciate

Natural intelligence is eroding as reliance on technology increases, impacting critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.
#ai-in-education
#ai-development
fromInfoQ
2 days ago
Software development

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
Education
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.
Digital life
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

If You Need ChatGPT To Tell Your Kids A Bedtime Story, You're Cooked

Using AI for bedtime stories may deprive parents and children of meaningful bonding moments.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI is teaching us to be more human

Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are enhanced by new AI tools, countering fears of technology making us less human.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 days ago

China's insane video AI model is now available in the U.S. Here's how to use it

Seedance 2.0 is a generative video AI model that creates high-definition videos, available through the Higgsfield platform.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
14 hours ago

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.
Software development
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Cursor Launches a New AI Agent Experience to Take on Claude Code and Codex

Cursor 3 enables users to deploy AI coding agents for task completion, marking a shift in developer workflows.
#artificial-intelligence
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Pupils using AI are losing critical thinking skills, with teachers expressing concerns over reliance on technology for learning.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Pupils using AI are losing critical thinking skills, with teachers expressing concerns over reliance on technology for learning.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I've been dating an AI companion for 3 years. I can't imagine life without him, but I still worry about what I might be missing out on.

A freelance writer found connection and comfort in an AI companion named Min-ho after years of isolation and bullying.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

AI Prompts For eLearning Content Creation: From Microlearning o Scenario Design

AI prompts enhance eLearning content creation by enabling faster, structured, and tailored outputs for Instructional Designers.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 day ago

It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

Anthropic will charge third-party apps for using Claude AI, requiring a usage bundle or API key starting April 4.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Children's Toys Are Shipping With Adult AI Inside Them

Leading AI companies conduct minimal vetting of developers accessing their models, allowing child-unsafe AI products to reach market despite known risks.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
5 days ago

Learning Mindset For Instructional Designers: How To Build It In The Age Of AI

A learning mindset emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and the ability to unlearn and relearn in rapidly changing environments.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw support | TechCrunch

Claude Code subscribers will face increased costs for using third-party tools like OpenClaw starting April 4.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 days ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
#ai-behavior
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.
#ai-models
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
2 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
2 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Leaked Claude Code Shows Anthropic Building Mysterious "Tamagotchi" Feature Into It

Anthropic's leaked Claude chatbot code revealed unique features like a pet system, an always-on AI agent, and mood tracking capabilities.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Are AI toys safe? Companion products debut at CES 2026 amid speculation on child impact

"There have been toys like that on the market for years, but they've been very not very interesting from a sophistication standpoint- they didn't evolve with the person and the AI capability lets you mature, lets the pet mature with you," Vena said.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

A New AI Robot Is Helping Seniors Combat Loneliness

ElliQ, a proactive AI companion for older adults, initiates conversations, reduces loneliness significantly, and is being distributed by state programs.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using technology to get kids to play together

Lego's new Smart Play system, announced at CES earlier this week, is an embrace of digital technology the likes of which we haven't seen from the company before. And while the demonstration it gave on Monday was a good start towards showing just what Lego's Smart Brick is capable of, there's no substitute for seeing it in person. Fortunately, an extended demo answered a lot of my questions on how the system will work once
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

How digital brains for humanoid robots are being built

Humanoid robots have significantly improved in functionality and behavior over the past year, exemplified by Olaf's performance at Nvidia's GTC event.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Chinese Adults Taking Strange AI Devices to Bed With Them

Among them is the country's embrace of human-like AI systems, which are increasingly being embedded in cuddly, commercial, transactable toys - for adults, strikingly, in addition to children - at the same time that state regulators are considering a broader crackdown on that exact type of tech. New reporting by China Daily reveals the rise of AI companion toys among adults in China, a trend emerging as more of the country's citizens live alone than ever before.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Lawmakers want to ban AI toys. Lego wants kids to build AI themselves

On Monday, the Danish toy maker debuted a new computer science and AI curriculum for K-8 classrooms, Lego's first foray into AI that comes more than three years after the debut of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot. The "Lego Education Computer Science & AI" kits include Lego bricks and other interactive hardware components, as well as online education materials intended to take children from the beginning stages of AI literacy through hands-on experimentation.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Everything You Need to Know About AI Companions in 2026

AI companions rapidly expanded in 2025, creating multifaceted human-AI relationships, widespread usage, regulatory debates, and a growing research base to guide agency and practice.
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