Do Son Google defended its policy for Google Search in schools after critics claimed students must accept embedded AI to access essential web research tools.
Education
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teachers: FREE until 2027 for US K-12 educators. It features enhanced security, FERPA compliance, and full access to AI tools.
U.S. university students can now keep their free Google AI Pro subscription, 2TB Drive, and access to Gemini 3 Pro/NotebookLM until May 2027!
MediaTek unveiled the Kompanio 540 chip for Chromebooks, featuring Arm Cortex-A78 cores and 35% better battery life, ideal for the education market.
Microsoft is giving a free one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal to all U.S. university students, including access to Copilot and 1TB of storage.
Microsoft will end support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026, signaling the quiet retirement of its cloud-first education OS and a continued struggle against Google's Chrome OS dominance.
Apple officially opens its first US Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on Aug 19, offering free smart manufacturing and AI training to small and medium-sized businesses, part of its $500B US investment.
Google NotebookLM introduces "Video Overviews," an AI-powered feature that turns complex documents into narrated, slide-style videos for enhanced visual learning and presentations.
OpenAI launches "Study Mode" for ChatGPT, an AI feature designed to guide students through problem-solving with a Socratic method, aiming to foster deeper learning rather than just providing answers.
Elon Musk announces "Baby Grok," a forthcoming xAI app dedicated to child-friendly AI content, aiming to offer safe, educational, and interactive experiences for children.
Google's NotebookLM introduces "Featured Notebooks," offering AI-powered interactive content curated by experts and publishers to enhance learning and research.
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