University rolls out new ‘ethical AI’ program
San Francisco State seeks to educate on the ethics of artificial intelligence
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Bitcoin’s energy consumption ‘equals that of Switzerland’
Bitcoin uses as much energy as the whole of Switzerland, a new online tool from the University of Cambridge shows.
California Legislation Targeting For-Profits Progresses
California moves toward creating the strictest regulatory landscape for for-profit colleges in the U.S., but proposed legislation has already been weakened.
Betsy DeVos cancels Obama-era regulation aimed at holding for-profit schools accountable
At a recent financial aid conference, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said that every school should help its students graduate with high-quality career prospects and minimal debt.
Slow Going on Faculty Diversity
Study finds colleges have made little progress on faculty diversity, particularly at research-intensive universities, despite more conversations about race and inclusion.
Professor: give non-graduates ‘dignity’ to heal societal divide
Populism scholar Matthew Goodwin discusses political side-effects of higher education expansion and academic debate about ‘grievances’ fuelling movements
Dem judge slashes damages in HALF for Oberlin College suit
A judge has nearly halved the damages awarded to Gibson’s Bakery, which previously won a defamation lawsuit against Oberlin College
Private colleges, universities working to change the stigma of tuition price
In an effort to help prospective students physically step onto Virginia private school campuses, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia has held its annual Virginia Private College Week since the mid-1990s.
Can climate change be made simple enough to solve?
I've been fascinated and more than a little perplexed by a statistic from Suzanne Shelton, whose well-regarded marketing firm has helped shape the agenda for companies speaking up on sustainability issues.
Google lets destroyed Lion of Mosul roar again
Google has recreated an ancient statue destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2015, using crowd-sourced pictures and 3D printing.
