Google is offering free AI training to 650,000 educators across the UK and Ireland through its AI Educator Series. The program includes 15 to 45-minute Gemini training sessions, micro-credentials, and practical classroom use cases. It builds on an earlier AI Works pilot with UK schools and is available for free through Google's education website.
Separately, Kyndryl and Skillsoft are launching a free AI education program for eligible U.S. high school students and educators. The partnership provides access to AI learning content and will run through May 2027, with a focus on workforce readiness for both students and teachers.
Meanwhile, the University of Mary Washington has launched a new Master of Science in AI in Business program, the first of its kind in Virginia. The program can be completed in one year full time or two years part time, and is designed for working professionals who want to apply AI to business problems rather than build the technology itself.
On the policy front, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order guiding AI use across state government. The order emphasizes human-guided and human-enhancing AI, requires cybersecurity safeguards, and calls for transparency about how AI is used in decisions affecting individual rights.
Concerns about AI risks persist. NYU Professor Emeritus Gary Marcus warns that reckless AI development could lead to infrastructure failures, power outages, and even loss of life. He says the White House self-regulatory approach is insufficient and points to 10,000 cyberhacks as a major concern.
Researchers at Northeastern University are building what they call a lie detector for AI chatbots. The team, which includes over 40 academics in a group called ICINAi, uses open source AI models to identify patterns where AI gives false or misleading information. Their goal is to help people know when not to trust an AI answer.
AI is also finding applications in conservation. Drones with AI detect unusual movement near elephants in Africa and alert rangers to poachers. In the Amazon, AI sensors detect chainsaws and send alerts to law enforcement. Scientists are even using AI to study animal cells for cultivated meat production.
On the consumer side, Superhuman opened a new office in Seattle's South Lake Union area, starting with 50 workstations and room for up to 80. The company plans to hire for data engineering, data governance, and data science roles. Superhuman offers tools including Superhuman Go, Mail, Docs, and the Grammarly writing assistant.
Challenges with AI in retail are also emerging. A National Academies review found that blurred or blocked camera footage can stop facial recognition from working in loss prevention systems. About 16% of food retailers use AI for loss prevention, while 51% use data analytics. Fixing the problem may require another AI product to maintain image quality.
Author Steven Rosenbaum discovered that AI had fabricated quotes in his book, The Future of Truth, which The New York Times published on its front page. Rosenbaum used AI to organize research but did not let it write the book. He said human editors missed some errors because the AI made them sound believable, and he is now working to correct the mistakes.
Key Takeaways
- Google is providing free Gemini AI training to 650,000 educators in the UK and Ireland through its AI Educator Series.
- Kyndryl and Skillsoft are offering free AI education to U.S. high school students and educators through May 2027.
- The University of Mary Washington launched Virginia's first Master of Science in AI in Business program, completable in one year full time.
- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order requiring human oversight for AI used in state government decisions.
- Northeastern University researchers are developing an AI lie detector to identify when chatbots provide false information, involving over 40 academics.
- NYU Professor Gary Marcus warns that unregulated AI could cause infrastructure failures, power outages, and potential loss of life.
- AI is being used in wildlife conservation, including drone-based anti-poaching detection in Africa and chainsaw detection in the Amazon.
- Superhuman opened a new Seattle office with room for up to 80 employees, focusing on data engineering and data science hiring.
- A National Academies review found that poor camera footage can break AI facial recognition systems used in retail loss prevention.
- Author Steven Rosenbaum found that AI fabricated convincing but fake quotes in his book, The Future of Truth, which escaped human editing.
Google offers free AI training to 650,000 UK and Ireland educators
Google is expanding its free AI Educator Series to 650,000 educators across the UK and Ireland. The program includes 15 to 45-minute Gemini training, micro-credentials, and classroom use cases. It builds on Google's earlier AI Works pilot with UK schools. The training aims to help educators integrate AI into their teaching practices.
Google launches AI training program for UK and Ireland teachers
Google has launched a new AI training program for educators in the UK and Ireland. The program helps teachers personalize learning experiences using AI-powered tools. It is available for free through Google's education website. Educators can sign up for a free trial and access resources at any time.
Kyndryl and Skillsoft offer free AI learning to US schools
Kyndryl and Skillsoft are launching a free AI education program for eligible U.S. high school students and educators. The program will be available through May 2027. It provides access to AI learning content. The partnership focuses on workforce readiness for students and teachers.
Racial replacement fears hide the real threat of AI replacing workers
The article discusses how fears about white workers being replaced by non-white workers distract from the real issue. The real concern is that all workers are being replaced by non-human workers. AI and automation are changing the workforce for everyone. The author argues that technology is the true driver of worker replacement.
Bad camera footage can break AI video systems in retail
AI video analytics used in retail loss prevention can fail when camera footage is blurred or blocked. A National Academies review found that blur, angle, and shadow can stop facial recognition from working. 16% of food retailers use AI for loss prevention while 51% use data analytics. Fixing this AI problem requires another AI product to maintain image quality.
Author fights back after AI fabricates quotes in his truth book
Steven Rosenbaum wrote a book called The Future of Truth and discovered AI had invented fake quotes in it. The New York Times published the error on its front page. Rosenbaum used AI to organize research but did not let it write the book. He said human editors missed some errors because the AI made them sound believable. He is now working to correct the mistakes and rebuild trust.
Researchers work on AI lie detector to catch chatbot deception
Scientists at Northeastern University are trying to build a lie detector for AI chatbots. They want to find patterns that show when an AI model is giving false or misleading information. The team uses open source AI models and a lab called NDIF to study how AI works. They formed a group called ICINAi with over 40 academics. The goal is to help people know when they should not trust an AI answer.
University of Mary Washington launches AI in Business master's degree
The University of Mary Washington started a new Master of Science in AI in Business program. It is the first of its kind in Virginia and can be finished in one year full time or two years part time. Students take courses in leadership, data visualization, ethics and Python for Business Analytics. The program is designed for working professionals who want to apply AI to business problems rather than build the technology.
Superhuman opens new Seattle office amid AI company growth
Superhuman opened a new office in Seattle's South Lake Union area at 1000 Dexter Ave. N. The office starts with 50 workstations and room for up to 80. The company plans to hire for data engineering, data governance and data science roles. Superhuman offers tools including Superhuman Go, Mail, Docs and the Grammarly writing assistant. The Seattle office will operate under a hybrid work program.
Utah governor orders pro-human AI use in state government
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order to guide AI use across state agencies. The order focuses on human-guided and human-enhancing AI. The Department of Government Operations will lead AI improvements, set cybersecurity safeguards and provide AI literacy training for all employees. State agencies must review automated workflows that affect individual rights with human oversight. The order also calls for transparency about how AI is used in decisions.
AI expert warns reckless technology could cause deaths
NYU Professor Emeritus Gary Marcus warns that artificial intelligence could lead to loss of human life. He says the White House self-regulatory approach is not enough to protect the public. Marcus predicts infrastructure failures, power outages and hospitals losing power. He delivered his comments on The Claman Countdown ahead of an AI hearing. He also pointed to 10,000 cyberhacks as a major problem.
AI could help protect wildlife and fragile ecosystems
Artificial intelligence is being used to protect animals and ecosystems around the world. Drones with AI detect unusual movement near elephants in Africa and alert rangers to poachers. AI sensors in the Amazon detect chainsaws and send alerts to law enforcement. Scientists also use AI to study animal cells for cultivated meat production. The technology could help monitor wildlife, restore habitats and reduce environmental harm.
Sources
- Google opens free AI training to 650,000 UK and Ireland educators | ETIH EdTech News
- Google Launches AI Training Program for UK, Ireland Educators
- Kyndryl and Skillsoft launch free AI learning for schools | ETIH EdTech News
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- I wrote The Future of Truth and then found to my alarm it contained AI-hallucinated quotes. I’ve chosen to fight back
- Can scientists build a lie detector for AI chatbots?
- MS in AI in Business Starts Up at UMW Through Interdisciplinary and Industry-Spanning Courses
- Superhuman opens new Seattle office, joining wave of AI companies expanding in the region
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- AI expert Gary Marcus warns 'reckless' technology could lead to deaths as he calls for more regulation
- How artificial intelligence could help protect wildlife, animals and fragile ecosystems
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