Brown University's IAPA 1002 course teaches students to use AI tools for writing and research while still requiring in-person debates and exams without technology. Professor Dany Bahar designed the class to show that AI can support education rather than replace critical thinking. The course reflects a broader push across higher education to prepare students for workplaces where AI tools are now standard.
A 2026 survey found that 95 percent of college students have used AI and 94 percent rely on it to help with schoolwork. About one-third of students at 20 public universities admitted using AI to cheat, and many worry about becoming too dependent on tools like ChatGPT. Experts say colleges need to teach students when AI helps learning and when it replaces independent thought.
GWSB Dean Sevin Yeltekin reported that graduate enrollment dropped by nearly 24 percent while international graduate enrollment fell by 48 percent. Despite a financial surplus last year, the school expects a smaller surplus this year. GWSB is expanding AI programs and experiential learning to keep students competitive in a job market where AI use is essential.
On the product front, Anthropic has added a reference to Claude Mythos 5.5 on its website, signaling a possible release within the next week. The company is also A/B testing an updated Claude Fable 5.5 model with selected users. Mythos 5.1 was previously limited to verified cybersecurity and life sciences researchers, so Mythos 5.5 may follow the same restricted rollout. Anthropic is preparing for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker ANT.
Security concerns are also rising. Trigger.dev, a cloud platform for building AI workflows, suffered a breach that exposed customer environment variables, which can contain sensitive credentials. Companies like Emporio Armani and GovSignals are listed as Trigger customers, though the company has not specified which organizations were affected. Trigger says the exploit has been blocked and affected customers have been notified.
In healthcare, Dr. Hassan Murshed at Hope Regional Cancer Center in Florida uses AI daily to plan cancer treatment, cutting planning time from hours to minutes. AI also reads CT scans and mammograms to detect cancer earlier. Dr. Murshed cautions that patients should not use AI to interpret reports or make their own diagnoses.
Meanwhile, AITX launched a LinkedIn campaign through its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices to promote the SARA AI security platform. SARA, which stands for Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent, can assess security incidents, coordinate responses, and start live video streams. AITX says its RAD solutions can save 35 to 80 percent compared with traditional security services.
Key Takeaways
- A 2026 survey found 95 percent of college students have used AI and 94 percent use it for schoolwork
- About one-third of students at 20 public universities admitted using AI to cheat
- GWSB saw graduate enrollment drop by 24 percent and international graduate enrollment fall by 48 percent
- Anthropic is preparing to release Claude Mythos 5.5 and is A/B testing Claude Fable 5.5 with selected users
- Anthropic is preparing for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker ANT
- Trigger.dev suffered a security breach exposing customer environment variables; Emporio Armani and GovSignals are listed as customers
- Dr. Hassan Murshed uses AI to cut cancer treatment planning time from hours to minutes at Hope Regional Cancer Center
- AITX is promoting the SARA AI security platform, claiming savings of 35 to 80 percent versus traditional security services
- Brown University's IAPA 1002 course teaches students to use AI responsibly while preserving in-person assessments
- The EU AI Office is considering a public taxonomy to make frontier lab safety choices comparable and transparent
Brown course IAPA 1002 teaches students to use AI in class
A Brown University course called IAPA 1002 teaches students how to use AI tools as part of their learning. The class uses AI to help with writing and research but also includes in-person debates and exams without technology. Professor Dany Bahar designed the course to show AI can support education rather than replace it. The article argues colleges should teach students to use AI responsibly before they enter the workforce.
Colleges should teach students to use AI responsibly
A 2026 survey found that 95 percent of college students have used AI and 94 percent use it to help with schoolwork. Many students worry about becoming too dependent on AI tools like ChatGPT. Research shows about one-third of students at 20 public universities admitted using AI to cheat. Experts say colleges should teach students when AI helps learning and when it replaces thinking, preparing them for jobs where AI is common.
Security breach exposes Trigger AI customers' data
Trigger.dev, a cloud platform for building AI workflows, suffered a security breach that exposed customer environment variables. These variables can contain sensitive credentials that give attackers access to connected services. Companies like Emporio Armani and GovSignals are listed as Trigger customers, though the company has not said which organizations were affected. Trigger says the exploit has been blocked and affected customers have been notified.
Doctors use AI in cancer treatment and patient care
Dr. Hassan Murshed, a radiation oncologist at Hope Regional Cancer Center in Florida, uses AI every day to help plan cancer treatment. AI helps him outline structures around tumors and cut treatment planning time from hours to minutes. AI also reads medical images like CT scans and mammograms to detect cancer earlier. However, he warns patients should not use AI to interpret reports or make their own diagnoses.
Anthropic prepares to release Claude Mythos 5.5 AI model
Anthropic has added a reference to Claude Mythos 5.5 on its website, signaling a possible release within the next week. The company has also been A/B testing an updated Claude Fable 5.5 model with selected users. Mythos 5.1 was previously limited to verified cybersecurity and life sciences researchers, so Mythos 5.5 may also be restricted at first. The release comes as Anthropic prepares for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker ANT.
GWSB dean reflects on AI initiatives and enrollment challenges
GWSB Dean Sevin Yeltekin said she has spent her first year expanding AI programs and experiential learning at the school. Graduate enrollment dropped by nearly 24 percent while international graduate enrollment fell by 48 percent. She said GWSB still posted a financial surplus last year but expects a smaller surplus this year. The school is focusing on preparing students for workplaces where AI use is now essential.
When to use AI or a search engine for web searches
AI chatbots can give quick answers and help find specific products or facts online. Search engines work better for complex topics or when you need detailed sources. The best choice depends on what kind of information you need. The article says the future of search will likely combine both AI tools and traditional search engines.
EU AI Office should make frontier lab safety choices public
The EU AI Office enforces safety rules for frontier AI labs but cannot easily compare their definitions of safety. The article proposes a public taxonomy that records each provider's choices as honest positions rather than safety grades. Independent bodies could audit whether providers place their models correctly in the taxonomy. This approach would make judgments visible and allow regulators to compare safety claims across labs.
Virginia AI training needs real jobs after graduation
James Madison University started an AI internship program at CGI in Lebanon, Virginia, but the internship is not guaranteed. The author says employers need to create work that lets employees practice judgment instead of automating entry-level tasks. The program should measure success by whether trainees can spot AI errors and get paid work. Regional employers could sponsor more supervised paid placements tied to real business needs.
AITX launches campaign to expand SARA AI security platform
Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions launched a LinkedIn campaign through its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices to promote the SARA AI security platform. SARA stands for Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent and can assess security incidents, coordinate responses and start live video streams. The company also published a resume for SARA and may let security professionals interview the AI live. AITX says its RAD solutions can save 35 to 80 percent compared with traditional security services.
Sources
- Miller ’29: IAPA 1002 shows how AI can be effectively used in the classroom
- AI doesn’t have to ruin college
- Thieves pilfer environment variables from Trigger AI workflow tool
- MEDICAL MONDAY: How AI is being utilized in medical field
- Anthropic prepares to release Claude Mythos 5.5 model
- GWSB dean reflects on AI initiatives, navigating higher education challenges in first year
- When You Should—and Shouldn’t—Use AI to Search the Web
- How the EU AI Office Can See the Choices Behind Frontier Labs’ Safety Claims
- Gleb Tsipursky | Virginia’s AI training needs a first job at the other end
- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Launches Campaign to Expand SARA AI Security Platform Adoption
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