AMERICANGREATNESS (Bryan Hyde) - AI Restrictions Continue to Widen As New School Year Begins
Education leaders are citing concerns over student learning, screen time and the risks of rapidly advancing technology. Source
NYTIMES (Tiffany Hsu) - Voters Are Asking A.I. About Elections. The Answers Can Vary by User.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a go-to stop for voters looking for information about political races. Researchers are studying the effects.
YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - Apple unveils new foldable iPhone Duo priced at $1,999
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled new versions of its latest top-end phones, including the company’s first foldable iPhone called Duo. The news was announced during the tech giant’s annual fall keynote. The company's new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup at the Steve Jobs Theater. Called Duo, the phone has the "largest display ever on an iPhone, yet fits into your pocket," Ternus said during the presentation. The phone opens to a 7.6 inch display that is 80% larger than the newest iPhone 18 Pro. It will let people use an Apple Pencil on the phone, a capability previously reserved only to iPad users. The Duo also lets users split the screen to use two different apps on the device, or two…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - New Apple CEO unveils first-ever folding iphone
The first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo, was unveiled Wednesday by newly minted Apple CEO John Ternus after months of speculation. The new phone is set to start at $1,999 a whopping $800 over the new iPhone 18 Pro, which was unveiled on the same stage along with iPhone 18 Pro Max. For more information head to our link in bio.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood wants an Oscar
Tilly Norwood has been billed the first AI "actor" in Hollywood which raises questions about what awards synthetic performers should be nominated for. In an exclusive chat with CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister, Tilly Norwood responded to questions about winning an Oscar.
AXIOS (Sara Fischer) - Historic NYT v. OpenAI copyright battle heats up
A landmark copyright lawsuit filed by the New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023 moved into a critical new phase Friday, as all three parties presented their official arguments to a judge, with hopes of a favorable ruling ahead of a possible trial. Why it matters: A ruling in favor of the Times could wreak havoc on the lucrative business models underpinning the AI industry. - A ruling in favor of OpenAI and Microsoft would serve as a massive blow to the publishing industry, potentially undermining its ability to control and monetize how content is scraped and used by AI giants. Zoom in: In its motion for summary judgment, the Times argued OpenAI and Microsoft copied its works at scale to build commercial substitutes, which…
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Can Hollywood’s first AI ‘actor’ actually act?
Tilly Norwood has been billed as the first AI "actor.” During Tilly’s first on-camera “interview,” CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister takes a look at whether the controversial creation can actually act. Watch the full report on CNN.com
AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - A growing movement wants AI out of schools
America's two largest school districts both imposed sweeping AI bans this past week, hitting the brakes on a technology that's rapidly making its way into classrooms around the country. Why it matters: Research on AI's educational value is mixed. Some studies have found personalized AI tutors can improve learning, while other research has linked AI-assisted essay writing to weaker critical thinking. Driving the news: New York City's public school district blocked AI use for roughly 600,000 students in Pre-K through 8th grade, restricting it to specific uses for high school students. - Hours later, Los Angeles Unified imposed a districtwide moratorium on AI use on school devices for the 2026-27 school year, following a separate…
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - AI to be banned in New York City elementary and middle schools, among other technology rules
Under the rules, about 600,000 students in the city's school, which is approximately two-thirds of all students in the city's public education system, won't be allowed to use AI until they enter high school, where it will be allowed only in specific cases.
JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Tim Cook resigns as CEO of Apple to become company's executive chair and focus on policy
Ternus, who has been on Apple's design team since 2001 and is the new CEO, has been credited as being an instrumental part of Apple's rollout of its signature iPhone and AirPods.