NCERT has introduced a 20-hour module on computational thinking and artificial intelligence for students in Classes 9 through 12. Released on October 23, the course was developed in collaboration with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur. It is designed for learners with no previous AI background and uses hands-on activities and real-life examples to build critical thinking skills around technology.
The module includes five units covering everyday AI, machine learning, misinformation, data privacy, and smart prompting. Students learn to detect deepfakes, verify AI-generated outputs before trusting them, and understand ethical technology use. The course is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and can be completed with or without digital devices.
Meanwhile, IIT Delhi has launched its ninth batch of a certificate programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Industry. The six-month course runs from January 9 to July 10, 2027, with Saturday morning sessions. It targets professionals and tech enthusiasts from non-computer science backgrounds, including science, engineering, and commerce graduates.
At Cornell University, the newly created CoPAIR program is helping researchers across disciplines integrate AI tools into their work. Funded by a National Science Foundation grant, the initiative offers training and peer communities in fields ranging from humanities to natural sciences. Participants gain access to machine learning and natural language processing resources.
Big Tech companies including Anthropic, Meta, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have been consulting religious leaders to guide AI ethics. However, experts caution that treating religion as a straightforward rulebook oversimplifies diverse faith traditions. Cultural, political, and ritual differences across communities may be overlooked when companies seek moral frameworks from religious scholars.
On the research front, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory are applying AI to accelerate discoveries in physics. The technology aids analysis of data from facilities like CERN and Jefferson Lab and helps generate 3D images of quarks and gluons inside protons. Researchers report gains in both efficiency and precision.
ChatGPT has found itself in an unusual situation where it directs users with technical problems to 404 Media for help. People who emailed the outlet discovered that ChatGPT had written recommendation emails on their behalf. Many of these users had issues such as banned social media accounts and turned to 404 Media after the chatbot suggested it.
A separate concern emerged within the Department of Defense, where the Responsible AI Division lacks a formal charter and sufficient staff. As of February 2026, seven of ten positions remain vacant, and the Responsible AI Working Council did not meet from late 2024 through August 2025. The GAO has recommended corrective action, though the Department has yet to implement changes.
In New Jersey, Democratic candidates are calling for federal regulation of data centers and AI ahead of the midterm elections. Rather than banning data centers outright, candidates support a construction pause to study environmental and energy impacts. Over 100 municipalities in the state have already enacted bans or restrictions, and leaders argue that a federal framework is essential given the cross-state nature of these issues.
An 11-year-old girl in Alameda built a talking skeleton named Skeletor using AI, drawing inspiration from The Nightmare Before Christmas. The skeleton can say phrases like trick or treat and has become a neighborhood attraction. She is now considering entering it in a local Halloween contest.
Key Takeaways
- NCERT launched a 20-hour AI and computational thinking module for Classes 9 to 12, developed with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur, covering deepfakes, data privacy, and ethical AI use.
- IIT Delhi opened its ninth batch of a six-month AI and Machine Learning certificate programme running from January to July 2027 for non-CS professionals.
- Cornell University launched the CoPAIR program, funded by a National Science Foundation grant, to help researchers across disciplines adopt AI tools.
- Anthropic, Meta, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have consulted religious leaders on AI ethics, though experts warn this approach oversimplifies diverse faith traditions.
- Argonne National Laboratory researchers use AI to analyze physics data from CERN and Jefferson Lab and create 3D images of quarks and gluons.
- ChatGPT directed users with technical issues to 404 Media, which received numerous emails from people whose problems the chatbot had helped address.
- The Department of Defense Responsible AI Division has no charter, seven of ten positions vacant, and the Working Council did not meet from late 2024 to August 2025.
- New Jersey Democrats push for federal data center and AI regulation, with over 100 municipalities already imposing bans or restrictions.
- An 11-year-old in Alameda created an AI-powered talking skeleton named Skeletor for Halloween, inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.
- Neuro-inspired AI papers citing neuroscience have risen steeply since 2015, though their share of overall AI literature remains low.
NCERT introduces 20-hour AI and computational thinking module for students
NCERT has released a 20-hour course on computational thinking and AI for students in grades 9 to 12. The module was developed with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur. It is designed for students with no prior AI knowledge and focuses on critical thinking and responsible technology use.
NCERT launches AI and computational thinking module for high school students
NCERT launched a 20-hour introductory module on computational thinking and AI for classes 9 to 12. Developed with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur, the course uses activity-based learning. It emphasizes ethical AI use, data privacy, misinformation, and digital safety for students.
NCERT releases 20-hour AI module covering deepfakes and data privacy
On October 23, NCERT released a 20-hour activity-based module on computational thinking and AI. Created with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur, the course uses real-life examples and hands-on exercises. It includes five units covering daily AI, machine learning, errors, data privacy, and modern AI tools.
NCERT introduces AI module teaching deepfake detection and ethics
NCERT introduced a 20-hour AI module for classes 9 to 12 developed with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur. The course teaches computational thinking, deepfake detection, data privacy, and ethical AI use. It uses activity-based learning that can be done with or without digital devices.
NCERT launches 20-hour AI module covering deepfakes and data privacy
NCERT released a 20-hour AI and computational thinking module for classes 9 to 12 aligned with National Education Policy 2020. Developed with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur, it has five units covering daily AI, machine learning, misinformation, data privacy, and smart prompting. It teaches students to verify AI outputs before trusting them.
NCERT launches AI learning module for students in Classes 9 to 12
NCERT released a 20-hour AI and computational thinking module for Classes 9 to 12 on October 23. It was developed with help from IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur. The module uses hands-on activities and real-life examples to teach students about AI, data privacy and critical thinking. No prior AI knowledge is needed to follow the material.
NCERT rolls out AI and computational thinking course for Classes IX to XII
NCERT has introduced an introductory module on computational thinking and AI for students in Classes IX to XII. The course is designed to work in schools with or without digital tools. It focuses on problem-solving, creativity and understanding how AI works in daily life. The module also teaches responsible AI use, including data privacy and checking AI-generated information. It supports the National Education Policy 2020 goals for technical awareness.
Big Tech turns to religion to shape AI ethics, experts say it is flawed
Major tech companies are consulting religious leaders to make AI more morally grounded. Anthropic, Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft have met with scholars, clergy and ethicists from many faith groups. Experts warn that treating religion as a simple rulebook ignores how complex and diverse religious traditions truly are. Scholars say this approach may oversimplify faith and overlook cultural, political and ritual differences.
AI is transforming physics research at Argonne National Laboratory
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are using AI to speed up discoveries in physics. AI helps with analyzing data from facilities like ATLAS, Jefferson Lab and CERN. It is also being used to create 3D images of quarks and gluons inside protons and to automate complex workflows. Scientists say AI tools are improving both efficiency and precision in frontier physics research.
New Jersey Democrats push for data center and AI regulation
New Jersey Democrats are calling for federal rules on data centers and AI as the midterm election approaches. Candidates support pausing construction to study environmental and energy impacts rather than banning data centers outright. More than 100 New Jersey municipalities have already banned or restricted data centers. Leaders say a federal framework is needed because these issues cross state lines.
Cornell launches CoPAIR program for AI research
Cornell University created the CoPAIR program to help researchers use AI tools. The program offers training and communities where researchers can share best practices. It supports fields like humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Researchers will access tools like machine learning and natural language processing. The program is funded by a National Science Foundation grant.
ChatGPT sends users to 404 Media for tech help
ChatGPT is telling people with tech support problems to contact 404 Media. Many users emailed 404 Media after ChatGPT recommended the news outlet. The users had common issues like banned social media accounts. ChatGPT wrote emails for many of these people. 404 Media started asking how people found them and learned ChatGPT was the reason.
DOD AI oversight body lacks charter and staff
The Department of Defense's Responsible AI Division has no charter and risks going inactive. As of February 2026, seven of ten positions were vacant. The Responsible AI Working Council did not meet from late 2024 to August 2025. GAO recommended the Secretary of Defense create a charter and address staffing. The Department agreed with both recommendations but no actions have been taken yet.
Alameda girl creates AI talking skeleton for Halloween
An 11-year-old girl in Alameda built a talking skeleton using artificial intelligence. She named it Skeletor and it can say phrases like trick or treat. She was inspired by the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. The skeleton became popular in her neighborhood. She is considering entering it in a local Halloween contest.
Neuro-inspired AI papers grow despite small share
The number of AI papers citing neuroscience has risen steeply since 2015. However, the fraction of these papers in the overall AI literature has stayed low. Researchers debate whether neuroscience is having a growing or decreasing impact on AI. The rising absolute number of neuro-inspired AI papers shows a substantial footprint. A researcher called for new tools to refresh this interdisciplinary relationship.
IIT Delhi launches AI and machine learning certificate course
IIT Delhi has launched its ninth batch of a certificate programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Industry. The six-month course runs from January 9 to July 10, 2027, with classes every Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. It is designed for tech enthusiasts and professionals from non-computer science backgrounds. Applicants must be science, engineering, or commerce graduates, or diploma holders, and can apply until January 8, 2027.
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- NCERT rolls out 20-hour AI, computational thinking module for classes 9-12
- NCERT Launches New AI & CT Module For High School Students
- NCERT launches a 20-hour AI module for classes 9-12, covering deepfakes and data privacy
- Ethical boundaries to detecting deepfakes: NCERT introduces 20-hour AI module for classes 9-12
- NCERT launches 20-hour AI module for classes 9 to 12: Covers deepfakes, data privacy and smart prompting
- Hands-On Learning: How NCERT’s AI module uses real-life examples, classroom activities to teach Classes 9 to 12
- NCERT introduces AI and computational thinking module for classes IX to XII
- Big Tech is trying to make AI morally good by turning to religion. Experts weigh in
- A new world of possibilities: How AI is transforming physics at Argonne
- NJ Democrats eye data center, AI regulation if Congress changes hands
- New CoPAIR program connects Cornell researchers with AI tools, training and community
- ChatGPT Keeps Telling People 404 Media Can Solve Their Tech Support Problems
- DOD's AI Oversight Body Lacks Charter, Risks Going Dark Again
- Alameda girl uses AI to create talking skeleton for Halloween display
- Commentary: The rising absolute number of neuro-inspired AI papers represents a substantial footprint
- IIT Delhi Launches Certificate Course In Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning: Here's How To Apply
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