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China aims for ‘agile’ education with fast-track degree approvals
New action plan lets universities launch AI and tech-focused majors within months in response to changing labour market demands Read more
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Trans athlete sues Princeton for ‘dehumanizing’ removal from women’s track meet
A trans-identifying man recently filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, alleging he was illegally removed from a women’s track meet this year. Read more
Study flags safety risks of Meta AI chatbots
Meta AI chatbots on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook reinforce destructive behavior, such as self-harm and cultural stereotyping, and ultimately pose an unhealthy risk for teens and young adults, a new analysis contends. Read more
Accreditors’ new frontier
As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers. Read more
Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts
Microsoft's Azure cloud services have been disrupted by undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, the US tech giant says. Read more
Why Religious Studies Is in Trouble
On Wednesday afternoon, Russell T. McCutcheon had a Zoom call with the chair of a religious-studies department who wanted to get ahead of what has come to seem like an existential crisis in the field. Read more
Researchers linked to fake network awarded millions in funding
Digital Science said its investigation showed how weaknesses in research and publishing systems can be systematically exploited Read more
Columbia U. unlikely to lose accreditation despite ‘warning,’ expert says
Columbia University is unlikely to lose its accreditation despite a “warning” from its accreditor, Read more
California’s newest homelessness solution is letting college kids sleep in their cars
In the fall of 2021, Emma Johnson was ready to move into her new apartment and begin her senior year at UC San Diego. The school guarantees campus dorms for students’ first two years, but most juniors and seniors live off campus. Read more
Biotech to ‘Shift to U.K. and China’ After U.S. ‘Own Goal’ on mRNA Cuts
Migration of talent “already under way” as experts predict decision will still delay development of vaccines that could save lives. Read more
