Artificial intelligence (AI)
AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn
AI schools try to tailor learning to match students’ abilities. But they can’t help young people learn who they are.
How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard
Chatbots can facilitate ‘cognitive offloading,’ or taking shortcuts when learning. But emerging research on AI and cognitive science shows that learning is like a workout.
How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.
Chilling effects of Trump’s war on free speech extend far beyond campus walls – and that’s the point
A persistent government strategy to sow fear through punitive measures has corroded freedom and democracy.
DeepSeek is now a global force. But it’s just one player in China’s booming AI industry
Chinese AI companies have grown rapidly, despite several technological and political challenges. So what’s their secret?
Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management
This hospitality course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world skills.
AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first
An engineering professor teaches students to harness AI’s flaws for creative expression.
AI is taking hold in K‑12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
Leading thinkers in the field are seeking a more nuanced understanding of how best to use AI to shape the future of education.
AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will
Under-resourced schools are less likely to support teachers in implementing AI technology to best serve learning.
What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language
AI-fueled technologies make communicating in other languages easier than ever, but it still can’t replace the transformative value of learning a new language.