Blind faith in tech bros driving cheating, say ChatGPT critics
University of Glasgow philosophers behind viral ‘ChatGPT is bullshit’ paper claim student AI use is linked to dubious techno optimism of billionaire Silicon Valley moguls Read more
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Prison rehabilitation numbers in England and Wales down 74% since 2010, MoJ data shows
Almost 12,000 fewer inmates completed offender management courses than when David Cameron took office Read more
Red-state universities silent on judges blocking Biden’s Title IX revise
As President Biden’s Education Department appeals a ruling blocking its pro-transgender rewrite of Title IX, universities affected by the decision remain tight lipped. Read more
Supreme Court Decision Weakens Education Department
After the justices struck down a 40-year precedent last week, experts warn of chaos for higher education amid doubts about the future of Title IX and gainful employment, among other policies. Read more
Is higher ed underpriced? New bill would slash education budget
vHouse Republicans are moving to slash federal education spending by $11 billion, endorsing a $72 billion package that falls $14.5 billion below the Biden administration’s budget request. Read more
China focuses on France in bid to recruit European students
Asian superpower hopes recruiting more French students will help its position on the international stage Read more
Foreign policy scholar warns of Arab country donations to American universities
A pro-Israel group is raising concerns about foreign countries’ donations to American universities. Read more
DEI Ban Prompts Utah Colleges to Close Cultural Centers, Too
As in Florida, Texas and other states that have passed anti-DEI legislation, Utah’s public institutions are applying the law with a broad brush. Read more
How Asian universities entered the semiconductor ‘chip wars’
With more countries keen to capitalise on the lucrative industry, policymakers and companies are leaning on universities to address talent deficits Read more
Students are staying enrolled at decade-high rate, new report reveals
Student optimism toward higher education shines through the latest retention report from The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The rate of fall of 2022 freshmen returning for another year represents a decade high, according to the organization’s latest report on persistence and retention. Read more
