CBSE curriculum will enable students to understand the AI ‘black box’
The grand aim of the curriculum is to develop learners who do not merely consume technology, but are informed, capable, and responsible digital citizens, who can critically question, analyse, and even create, shaping our AI-rich future
New York’s race-based STEM programs face constitutional challenges
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) has been sued for using race-based eligibility rules that discriminate against white and Asian-American students, violating the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection.
Gen Z turning its back on AI isn’t irrational — it’s a verdict on everyone who failed them
America has a problem with young people and AI. Gen Z has looked clearly at what the AI revolution is doing to their lives and rendered a verdict: the institutions that were supposed to prepare them for this moment have failed, the employers that were supposed to hire them have vanished, and the government that was supposed to manage the transition has been absent without leave. That verdict is arriving in numbers that are hard to dismiss: The more young people engage with the technology, the w...
Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
Las Vegas: The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood.A youthful, digital version of Kilmer appears in the trailer for "As Deep as the Grave", telling another character: "Don't fear the dead and don't fear me."Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The footage premier...
Screen time opponents target 1-on-1 devices in schools after success with cellphone bans
Personal laptops, Chromebooks and iPads are on the chopping block in many classrooms as parents and advocates look to expand efforts to limit technology in schools. Despite millions of dollars spent by districts before and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to give students 1-to-1 personal devices, the tides are turning as some worry about the distractions and…
Win Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competition
ISLAMABAD: A unique “Vibe Coding” competition has officially launched for the youth of Pakistan, offering participants a chance to win a staggering prize of Rs 25 lac, ARY News reported. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in partnership with Google for Developers, organized the contest to challenge local coders and prepare them for the international IT market. Learn AI 2026: Modern Tools for Global Competition Under the “Learn AI 2026” initiativ...
Win Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competition
Must ReadPakistanWin Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competitionBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026ISLAMABAD: A unique “Vibe Coding” competition has officially launched for the youth of Pakistan, offering participants a chance to win a staggering prize of Rs 25 lac, ARY News reported. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in partnership with Google for Developers, organized the contest to challenge local coders and prepare them for the international IT market. Learn...
كلية العلوم التربوية والنفسية في جامعة عمان العربية تشارك في مؤتمر (ICEIT 2026) الدولي في الصين
-حرصًا من جامعة عمان العربية على تعزيز حضورها العلمي على المستويين الإقليمي والدولي، وتوسيع آفاق التعاون الأكاديمي والبحثي مع مختلف المؤسسات والهيئات العالمية، وتشجيع أعضاء هيئتها التدريسية على المشاركة الفاعلة في المؤتمرات العلمية المتخصصة، شارك الدكتور سامر عياصرة من كلية العلوم التربوية والنفسية في الجامعة في أعمال المؤتمر الدولي 2026 the 15th International Conference on Educational and Information Technology (ICEIT 2026)، والذي عُقد خلال الفترة 29-27 آذار 2026 في مدينة شيان – الصين،...
Win Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competition
Must ReadPakistanWin Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competitionBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026ISLAMABAD: A unique “Vibe Coding” competition has officially launched for the youth of Pakistan, offering participants a chance to win a staggering prize of Rs 25 lac, ARY News reported. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in partnership with Google for Developers, organized the contest to challenge local coders and prepare them for the international IT market. Learn...
Release of the Third Issue of ‘Afaq’ Magazine
Wagulf- Muscat The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) has released the third issue of its quarterly magazine ‘Afaq’, published by the university’s Communication and Media Department, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance academic and knowledge-based content and to highlight its role in supporting the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the Sultanate of Oman. This issue reflects the university’s direction toward developing knowledge-driven media platforms t...
As AI pushes students to reconsider majors, universities struggle to adapt
A recent poll shows AI’s increasing role in how students decide on college majors, creating a rapidly developing situation for universities that are still struggling to determine how the technology will shape higher education. The Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2026 State of Higher Education survey found 47 percent of currently enrolled college students have thought about switching majors “a great deal” or a…
Pakistan launches semiconductor training program
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom of Pakistan has launched a new training initiative the Upskilling Training Program (USTP) aimed at developing skills in the semiconductor sector, as part of a wider government plan to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global technology market. The USTP program, introduced under the National Semiconductor HR Development Program -NSHRDP, (INSPIRE) is backed by a budget of Rs. 4.844 billion and is a flagship initiative of Prime Minister of Pakistan, She...
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night53 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDawn LimbuWest of EnglandGettyNatasha Blackmore told pupils about a drunken hen nightA teacher who told pupils about her private life, including relationships and drunken nights out, has been banned by a watchdog. Natasha Blackmore, 36, who was head of design technology at Westfield Academy secondary in Yeovil, Somerset, shared inappropriate details about her social life, a Professional Conduct Pa...
Teacher who shared 'unacceptable' details of drunken hen night banned from class
Natasha Blackmore, who was head of design and technology at Westfield Academy in Yeovil, Somerset, has been banned from teaching after sharing 'inappropriate details' about her personal life with pupils
How a US clampdown affected mainland Chinese, Hong Kong student visa numbers
A US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students last May led to year-on-year declines of 42 per cent and 35 per cent in the number of permits granted, but a consultant has said the impact has been short-lived. One PhD student from the mainland said US President Donald Trump’s actions had led to him giving up an offer to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to enrol at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) last year after he found America’s once-vibrant...
Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future
American schools are at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence companies say their technology will completely reshape the workforce, and no one knows how, as the definition of career readiness is being rewritten. Education advocate Ted Dintersmith believes the stakes couldn’t be higher. “It’s a world where all of these jobs are going to just vanish. We don’t have time to mold this for 10 years,” Dintersmith told Fortune. “Would you rather spend thousands of hours on math you...
FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP: AI could improve teaching and help deliver a world-class education to our children
Every parent seeks the best education for their child. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides access to an elite education — the highest level of human knowledge — benefiting students, families and educators alike.On March 24th and 25th, 45 nations joined me in the White House and the State Department for Fostering the Future Together’s two-day inaugural global coalition summit. Each leader shared their nation’s strategy to empower its children with technology and education. Clearly, we should em...
Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI
Today is the day. Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI is officially available! At a time when technology dominates the headlines, the conversation I see most often on LinkedIn is deeply human: what does AI mean for my job and my career? And that makes sense. Careers once felt more predictable. Titles defined what you did. Progress looked like a ladder. That model has been evolving for years, but AI is accelerating the shift. The most important truth about this moment is that the outc...
Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event
The robot accompanied the first lady to the White House East Room for the final day of a summit she had convened with counterparts from around the world through her Fostering the Future Together global initiative.
Global boost: IITs make mark in QS top 50 rankings by subject
Indian Institutes of Technology are solidifying their global standing in engineering, with multiple disciplines ranking in the world's top 50. Management education is also advancing, as seen with IIM Ahmedabad's rise. Overall, India's higher education system shows significant quality improvement and...