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Assessing New AI Tools in Early Childhood Education
As AI tools like Think Kids enter early childhood education, research reveals the potential benefits and significant developmental risks for young learners.
How ChatGPT's New Memory Features Affect Student Privacy
OpenAI's ChatGPT now uses persistent memory to remember user details. Learn how this feature impacts student privacy, learning habits, and school policies.
Why Prompting AI Builds Stronger Student Thinking Skills
OpenAI released a guide to ChatGPT prompt engineering. Research reveals why these skills are critical for student learning and preventing over-reliance.
How Hackers Are Tricking AI Assistants to Steal Student Data
Hackers are using social engineering to trick AI assistants into exposing sensitive data. Learn how schools and families can defend against these modern threats.
ChatGPT Launches Interactive Visuals for Math and Science
OpenAI just added interactive visual models to ChatGPT for math and science. Learn how these tools help students grasp concepts and reduce math anxiety.
Why Schools Are Teaching AI Literacy in Kindergarten
New K-5 curricula focus on AI literacy and "Theory of Mind" to close gender gaps and prepare kids for the future workforce. Learn what this means for school.
OpenAI Updates ChatGPT to Stop Lecturing Students
OpenAI's new GPT-5.3 Instant model removes "preachy" safety lectures and improves accuracy. Here is what parents need to know about the changes.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.4: New Reasoning Tools And Safety Blocks For Students
OpenAI's GPT-5.4 Thinking model brings advanced reasoning to student tutoring while adding strict cybersecurity blocks to prevent misuse in schools.
OpenAI Launches Framework to Measure Student Growth
OpenAI reveals a new framework with Stanford to measure how AI impacts long-term student learning, moving beyond simple test scores to track real growth.
GPT-5.3's 'Smoother' Chat May Dull Student Critical Thinking
OpenAI's GPT-5.3 Instant removes conversational "caveats" to improve flow. Research warns this smoother experience may erode student critical thinking skills.
New ChatGPT Safety Features Arrive as Lawsuits Mount
OpenAI adds "trusted contacts" and updates distress detection in ChatGPT. We analyze the new features and the mounting lawsuits regarding teen safety.
New Data Shows AI Tools Can Boost Student Reading Habits
New data from Pearson shows embedded AI tools increase active reading behaviors by up to 23 times, challenging fears that AI only promotes academic shortcuts.