Education

Norway announced sweeping restrictions on generative AI use by students, effectively banning it for children aged 6–13 and limiting use for older age groups.

Business Insider reports that commencement speakers drew cheers, jeers, and laughs while discussing AI with 2026 graduates.

BBC Future explores research suggesting that reliance on AI chatbots for writing, advice, and learning could be diminishing users' critical thinking skills.

Google has partnered with ISTE+ASCD to offer free, comprehensive AI literacy training to all 6 million K-12 and higher education faculty in the U.S., aiming to help them and their students use AI tools like Gemini safely and effectively.

OpenAI announces strategic partnerships with six leading Indian universities including IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, and AIIMS New Delhi to integrate ChatGPT Edu across campuses. The initiative aims to scale AI skills development and reach over 100,000 students and faculty members.

UN experts are focusing on managing the AI transition to ensure benefits outweigh threats, with the ILO predicting that 1 in 4 jobs will be transformed by AI. UNESCO emphasizes education as central to AI literacy, while the UN calls for a human rights-first approach and international cooperation on AI governance under the Global Digital Compact framework.

Workera survey reveals 76% of Americans plan to learn AI skills, with 40% seeking current role enhancement and 36% pursuing new opportunities.