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Norway is banning most generative AI for elementary school students to combat declining test scores and ensure children master foundational reading, writing, and math skills. Older students will have limited, supervised access to the technology.
The IEEE TryEngineering OnCampus program has expanded from two to seven universities worldwide. Administered by IEEE Educational Activities, the program provides pre-university students with hands-on opportunities to solve real-world engineering problems and explore potential careers in the field, supported by new funding.
University of California faculty are pushing to reinstate the SAT for STEM admissions, citing a significant decline in students' math skills since the test was dropped. This raises concerns for the tech industry, which relies heavily on UC graduates for its talent pipeline and future workforce.
UC Berkeley computer science professors report a significant rise in failing grades and a decline in students' fundamental math and problem-solving skills. They attribute this trend to an over-reliance on AI tools, which prevents students from developing core competencies needed for software engineering.
The Securly Chrome Extension, version 3.0.7, has multiple security vulnerabilities, including weak encryption and improper access controls. These flaws could allow attackers to expose sensitive filtering rules, manipulate configuration files, and gain unauthorized access to protected resources, potentially compromising student and school data.
New data shows that a master's degree is no longer the job guarantee it once was for young professionals. The unemployment rate for workers under 35 with a master's degree has reached a 20-year high, challenging its value as a reliable career booster.