Families urge AI moratoriums in schools after backlash over Google Gemini pilot
Families are confronting Google and calling for pauses on AI in schools after a Gemini school pilot drew criticism. A teen's lawsuit has described Gemini as a suicide coach.
Parents and schools may face new limits on classroom AI tools as safety concerns for young users grow.
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FAA expands AI advisory tool to manage air traffic congestion across all US airspace
The US aviation regulator is extending an AI tool that advises on managing congestion to the entire national airspace. Airlines praised it, but the air traffic controllers' union was not involved.
Why it mattersAI is moving into safety-critical public systems that affect every flight, raising questions about oversight and worker input.
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England's university regulator demands AI-proof exams or sanctions
The Office for Students says AI has made fair assessment of coursework nearly impossible after finding students submitting ChatGPT-written papers undetected. Universities must return to traditional exam formats or face sanctions.
Why it mattersIt signals a shift away from take-home coursework, affecting students, teachers and how degrees are earned.
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Google releases Gemini 4 Hydrogen, now the default model in Search AI Mode
Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen, which it says handles multi-part questions, typos and very specific requests better, and it replaces the Flash series. It is available today in Search, the Gemini app, AI Studio, the Gemini API and Gemini for business.
Why it mattersBillions of searches and many developer apps will now run on this model, and independent tests suggest it offers near-top quality for less money than some rivals.
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Nvidia board reportedly prepares to remove CEO Jensen Huang after second affair report
Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to dismiss CEO Jensen Huang after a report of a second alleged affair, this time with an executive who reports to him. This comes days after he admitted an affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
Why it mattersA leadership change at the company that supplies most AI chips could affect chip supply, AI investment and US-China tech tensions.
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Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after spy and affair scandals; CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO
Nvidia's board accepted Jensen Huang's resignation as CEO, president and board member, effective immediately. It followed reports of two affairs, one with an alleged Chinese spy and one with an Nvidia executive who reported to him. CFO Colette Kress is now interim CEO.
Why it mattersThe world's most important AI chip company has lost its founder, which could affect AI hardware supply, markets and US-China tech security debates.
