Educators warn AI debate has focused too much on cheating, not enough on student learning
As the world scrambles to understand and use generative artificial intelligence in a variety of areas, the discourse about its implementation in higher education often centers around plagiarism and cheating. However, educators who spoke to Fox News Digital warned that the public is missing the point. They argue that the real issue is determining what students have learned."I don't think cheating is the right concept to use here," Georgia Institute of Technology Regents’ Professor and Senior Asso...
PM Modi taps Aadhaar architect Nilekani for exam reforms
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi announced Sunday a high-powered task force headed by Infosys co-founder and founding UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani to recommend measures for making India’s public examination system leak-proof, transparent and technology-driven.
Ex-Isro chief, IIT director & more: Who is on Nilekani-led NTA exam reforms panel
NEW DELHI: The Centre has constituted a high-powered task force to recommend comprehensive reforms for examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), with a focus on strengthening technology, improving logistics and introducing structural changes to the examination system.
PM Modi returns with message to students, announces Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force headed by technology expert Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms aimed at making India's examination system more reliable, transparent and technology-driven.
US tells MIT & others: Scientists can help beat China more than universities
The US government plans to fund individual scientists directly, moving away from large institutions. This strategic shift aims to accelerate technological discovery and maintain American leadership in science. Federal agencies are tasked with submitting action plans within ninety days for implementation. The report emphasizes revitalizing science and technology through AI and new research organizations. This initiative seeks to ensure scientific advancements benefit all Americans across the nati...
Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teens
Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teensImage source, Getty ImagesByLiv McMahon and Philippa Wain, Technology reportersPublishedJust nowCommentsOlder teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced - though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their account settings.It would means apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube being set to be unavailable by default to 16 and 17-year-olds between midnight and 0...
Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds
Those with high levels of vocational training, including tradespeople, are least exposed to AI displacement, according to government reviewGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastArtificial intelligence has yet to cause widespread job losses but the federal government has warned that telemarketers, advertising staff and accountants are among the occupations “most exposed” to being replaced by the technology.According to a first-of-its-kind national report, people in the more e...
« Les écoles d’ingénieurs s’en sortent mieux » : face à l’IA, la peur des écoles de commerce forcées à se réinventer
ENQUÊTE - Bousculées par l’intelligence artificielle, qui ringardise certains apprentissages, et face à l’inflation des diplômes, les grandes écoles de commerce font leur révolution. L’initiative de l’ESCP, qui lancera en 2027 une School of Technology parrainée par Yann Le Cun, révèle une mutation profonde.
IIM Bangalore to set up Indonesia campus; PM Modi announces during bilateral talks
India and Indonesia signed agreements to expand cooperation in technology and education. A key announcement included establishing an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia. This campus will benefit students across the entire ASEAN region. Both nations also agreed to deepen their collaboration in space research. These pacts strengthen India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region.
جامعة مؤتة توقع اتفاقية تدريب بمجال المهارات الرقمية
وقعت جامعة مؤتة السبت اتفاقية تعاون مع شركة الرجل الوطواط للتكنولوجيا (Batman Technology)، بهدف تعزيز التعاون في مجال تدريب وتأهيل الطلبة، وتمكينهم من اكتساب المهارات الرقمية والتطبيقية التي تتوافق مع متطلبات سوق العمل. ووقع الاتفاقية عن الجامعة رئيسها الدكتور سلامة النعيمات، بحضور نائب الرئيس للشؤون الأكاديمية الدكتور محمد المجالي، فيما وقعها عن الشركة مديرها عاصم القيسي. وقال النعيمات، إن الاتفاقية تأتي في إطار استراتيجية جامعة مؤتة الهادفة إلى بناء شراكات فاعلة مع مؤسسات القطاع الخاص،...
Orange Jordan Sponsors University of Jordan’s “Innovate to Start” 2026 to Support Young Entrepreneurs
Orange Jordan sponsored the “Innovate to Start” 2026 competition for technological projects, as part of its unwavering commitment to developing the talents of local entrepreneurs in the technology and digital innovation field. The event, organized by the University of Jordan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (UJIEC) for the King Abdullah II School of Information Technology’s students, aims to recognize innovative graduation projects that combine theory and practical application. The jury, w...
Orange Jordan Sponsors University of Jordan’s “Innovate to Start” 2026 to Support Young Entrepreneurs
Orange Jordan sponsored the "Innovate to Start” 2026 competition for technological projects, as part of its unwavering commitment to developing the talents of local entrepreneurs in the technology and digital innovation field. The event, organized by the University of Jordan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (UJIEC) for the King Abdullah II School of Information Technology’s students, aims to recognize innovative graduation projects that combine theory and practical application. The...
‘More relevant than making fires’: Explorer Scouts launch badges for AI and digital age
Content creation and online safety among new topics for 14- to 18-year-olds – but tweaks may be needed when social media ban comes inScouts are introducing badges in content creation, digital communication and online safety after consulting nearly 3,000 teenagers who said they wanted skills to help them navigate a world increasingly shaped by AI, social media and digital technology.The new Explorer Scout badges, part of the Scout movement’s first major overhaul in almost 25 years, will require 1...
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?Published5 minutes agoByLily JamaliNorth America technology correspondent, at StanfordAmerican college graduates have made one thing clear to this year's batch of commencement speakers - beware of bringing up artificial intelligence (AI).Some of the biggest names in tech, including former Google boss Eric Schmidt, have been booed when they mention the technology.At Stanford University recently, in the heart of the American tech hub...
QS university rankings expose regional disparities in Pakistan's higher education
LAHORE: Eighteen Pakistani universities have secured places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) retaining its status as the country’s highest-ranked institution despite slipping in the global standings but no university managed to break into the world’s top 350. The latest rankings, released by UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), showed mixed performance of the Pakistani institutions with QAU as well as the National University of Sciences and Technology (...
Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds
Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation, research saysA new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the latest research to find that relying too much on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, and potentially decrease our ability to discern misinformation for ourselves.As AI tools are becoming more sophisticated and accessible, manipulated images and misleading headlines are becoming more common. AI can be part of the solution,...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai gives 'most timeless advice' to Stanford University graduates
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his most timeless advice with Stanford graduates, emphasizing that life's most crucial lessons are technology-agnostic. He urged them to choose optimism, tackle hard challenges, and follow their passions. Pichai reassured the high-achievers that few moments are truly "make or break," encouraging a focus on building a fulfilling life through intentional choices.
Agentic AI Is Changing How Developers Connect Financial APIs—And What 'Integration' Means
InnovationAgentic AI Is Changing How Developers Connect Financial APIs—And What 'Integration' MeansByJess Turner,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 12, 2026, 08:45am EDTJess Turner, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Open Banking & API at Mastercard. gettyGenerative AI can write code. Agentic AI can coordinate the end-to-end w...
The Skills That Make You Great At HR Will Help You Lead In The AI Era
InnovationThe Skills That Make You Great At HR Will Help You Lead In The AI EraByJim Barnett,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 09, 2026, 09:15am EDTJim Barnett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wisq, an Agentic AI platform for HR. gettyThere's an undercurrent of anxiety running through the HR profession right now. On social media and in...
The Forward-Deployed Expert: How AI Is Reinventing Product Management
InnovationThe Forward-Deployed Expert: How AI Is Reinventing Product ManagementByAbha Dogra,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 09, 2026, 08:45am EDTAbha Dogra is the chief product officer at IBS Software. gettyIn 2006, Palantir introduced a role that redefined how software companies from Google to OpenAI create customer value: Forwar...