Register Now for Tech Tactics in Education: Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation Tech Tactics in Education will return on Sept. 25 with the conference theme “Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation.” Registration for the fully virtual event, brought to you by the producers …

AI Security Spend Surges While Traditional Security Budgets Shrink A new Thales report reveals that while enterprises are pouring resources into AI-specific protections, only 8% are encrypting the majority of their sensitive cloud data — leaving critical assets exposed even …

Collaboration Brings OpenStax Course Materials to Microsoft Learning Zone Open education resources provider OpenStax has partnered with Microsoft to integrate its digital library of 80 openly licensed titles into Microsoft Learning Zone, an on-device AI tool for generating interactive lessons …

ED Issues Guidance on the Use of Federal Grant Funds to Support Learner Outcomes with AI In response to President Trump’s April 23 Executive Order on advancing AI education, the United States Department of Education has issued new guidance on …

Report: AI Shifting from Cloud to PCs A recent Intel-commissioned report identifies a significant shift in AI adoption, moving away from the cloud and closer to the user. Businesses are increasingly turning to the specialized hardware of AI PCs, the …

Microsoft Updates Windows 11 with Faster Recovery, Redesigned Restart Screen Microsoft has released two new features in the latest version of Windows 11 that aim to reduce downtime and improve system recovery. The updates, (cumulative update KB5062660) for Windows 11, …

Google Intros Learning-Themed AI Mode Features for Search Google has introduced new features for AI Mode in Search, aimed at enhancing learning and exploration. The updates are being introduced ahead of the back-to-school season. Image and PDF Interactions Users can …

OpenAI, Oracle Expand AI Infrastructure Partnership By John K. Waters 07/28/25 OpenAI and Oracle have announced they will develop an additional 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity, expanding their artificial intelligence infrastructure partnership as part of the Stargate …

Report: AI Shifting from Cloud to PCs A recent Intel-commissioned report identifies a significant shift in AI adoption, moving away from the cloud and closer to the user. Businesses are increasingly turning to the specialized hardware of AI PCs, the …

Phishing Campaign Targets ED Grant Portal Threat researchers at cybersecurity company BforeAI have identified a phishing campaign spoofing the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 grant management portal. Multiple lookalike domains have been observed hosting phishing kits or cloned login portals …