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Google Tests AI Tool That Lets Teachers Build Custom STEM Games
Learn how Google's new Learning Interactives AI experiment lets teachers build custom STEM simulations and what research says about active digital learning.
Microsoft Limits Classroom AI Training, Showing Global Privacy Gaps
Learn how Microsoft’s landmark agreement with the AFT limits student AI data training, exposing a massive gap in legal protections for classrooms globally.
Major School Districts Pause AI Use as Privacy Demands Heat Up
Learn why NYC and LA public schools are pausing student AI use, and how legally binding privacy terms from Microsoft and Google protect classroom data.
New California Law Stops EdTech Apps From Training AI on Student Data
California's AB 1159 bans edtech platforms from using student data to train AI models and gives parents the legal right to sue companies that violate privacy.
Missouri Partnering With Google to Give Students Free AI Access
Missouri is partnering with Google to offer students free AI tools and certificates, but experts warn of student privacy risks and classroom workload challenges.
How AI Is Helping a Rural Kentucky District Save Grading Time
A rural Kentucky school district is using Gemini to cut student writing gaps in half. Learn how AI grading assistants can save teachers time safely.
Utah Brings Google Gemini AI to All K-12 Classrooms
Utah is bringing Google's Gemini AI to all K-12 public schools. Learn what this partnership means for student privacy, AI tutoring, and college credits.
Google Education Expands AI Leadership With Focus on Student Privacy
Google appoints Alexandra Ahtiainen to lead education in DACH, Iberia, and Israel, focusing on balancing AI innovation with strict student data privacy.