Meta’s Superintelligence Lab hits turbulence: Why top AI researchers are walking away just months after launch – Times of India

Meta’s Superintelligence Lab hits turbulence: Why top AI researchers are walking away just months after launch – Times of India

In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, talent is the ultimate currency. Yet, even for a company with deep pockets like Meta, attracting and retaining the brightest minds is proving more difficult than expected. According to WIRED, at least three researchers have resigned from Meta’s newly launched Superintelligence Lab just two months after CEO Mark…

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Melania Trump launches Presidential AI challenge for students: What pupils, parents and teachers need to know – Times of India

Melania Trump launches Presidential AI challenge for students: What pupils, parents and teachers need to know – Times of India

Melania Trump invites K-12 students to participate in nationwide AI challenge contest. (AP File Photo) First Lady Melania Trump has announced the launch of the Presidential AI Challenge, a nationwide artificial intelligence competition aimed at encouraging US students in grades K-12 to use AI tools to address real-world community problems.The initiative, officially called for in…

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‘Even good students are cheating’: Why US colleges are reviving a medieval solution to outsmart AI – Times of India

‘Even good students are cheating’: Why US colleges are reviving a medieval solution to outsmart AI – Times of India

Artificial Intelligence has turned writing, problem solving, and even essay drafting into optional tasks for students. What was once considered a core part of the learning journey can now be outsourced to tools such as ChatGPT. As a result, universities across the United States are grappling with a difficult question: How do you ensure students…

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Trump says 600,000 Chinese students are welcome in the US: What you need to know about the MAGA-splitting policy U-turn – Times of India

Trump says 600,000 Chinese students are welcome in the US: What you need to know about the MAGA-splitting policy U-turn – Times of India

President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has stated that 600,000 Chinese students would be welcome to study in American universities, a declaration that marks a significant departure from previous restrictive immigration and visa policies. The announcement has…

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Can universities bring back civil debate? Harvard shows the answer is deceptively simple – Times of India

Can universities bring back civil debate? Harvard shows the answer is deceptively simple – Times of India

For years, American campuses have been accused of losing their ability to host meaningful debate. Polarisation, cancel culture, and ideological echo chambers have often turned student forums into battlegrounds where disagreement feels impossible. But a recent case from Harvard University offers a surprising counterpoint. As The New York Times reported in an op-ed authored by…

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America’s cruel new prank: Why shooter hoaxes and swatting are a growing threat to campus safety – Times of India

America’s cruel new prank: Why shooter hoaxes and swatting are a growing threat to campus safety – Times of India

Miceala Morano scrambled for cover behind a green screen in the University of Arkansas broadcast room after she received a campuswide alert about an active shooter.Outside, officers strapped on bulletproof vests, ready to confront a threat that didn’t exist. Inside, the 21-year-old journalism student called her grandmother: “As of right now, I’m safe. I love…

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Hawaii schools are filling classrooms with unlicensed teachers: Here’s how it could reshape education for years to come – Times of India

Hawaii schools are filling classrooms with unlicensed teachers: Here’s how it could reshape education for years to come – Times of India

Emergency hires rise in Hawaii schools as teacher shortages ease across DOE. (AI Image) As students returned to classrooms this month, Hawaii’s Department of Education (DOE) reported a sharp drop in teacher vacancies, with only 73 unfilled positions across the state. This marks the lowest number of vacancies reported in more than five years, a…

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7 essential tips every high school freshman in the US should know to thrive – Times of India

7 essential tips every high school freshman in the US should know to thrive – Times of India

Starting high school is often romanticized as a rite of passage: A world of independence, new friendships, and uncharted academic territory. Yet, beneath the excitement lies an intricate landscape of social dynamics, academic rigor, and personal growth challenges. For freshmen, the first year can set the tone for the rest of high school, making preparation…

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AI in K-12 schools: Reports show nearly 70% of parents oppose sharing student data with artificial intelligence – Times of India

AI in K-12 schools: Reports show nearly 70% of parents oppose sharing student data with artificial intelligence – Times of India

The dawn of artificial intelligence in American classrooms promises a transformative era, where personalised learning, adaptive instruction, and real-time feedback could redefine education. Yet, the promise is shadowed by growing public unease. Recent findings from the 57th annual PDK poll reveal a striking tension: While AI technologies offer unprecedented pedagogical potential, parents and adults alike…

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Studying ‘too much’ doesn’t help you learn better: Here’s why and tricks that work instead – Times of India

Studying ‘too much’ doesn’t help you learn better: Here’s why and tricks that work instead – Times of India

Overlearning is a study habit that feels productive but destroys retention: Here’s why and alternatives that work instead (Image: pexels) Do you think repeating formulas or practising more is always better? Neuroscience strongly disagrees. Overlearning, or continuing to study well beyond mastery, can be comforting but reams of research reveals that its benefits are majorly…

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