'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions...

China has banned AI companions that create emotional bonds to prevent users from becoming too dependent. Many people said goodbye to their virtual AI partners, feeling sad and lonely. The new rules aim to protect real human relationships and stop AI from causing harm.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/723636/like-my-lover-chinese-users-bid-farewell-to-ai-companions

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Learning by Doing and Evaluating to Scale...

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help solve key education challenges in Latin America if used carefully and with clear rules. The focus should be on human-centered innovation first, then adding AI to support learning and teaching. Proper training, ethics, and data management are essential to make AI a useful tool for improving education outcomes.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.iadb.org/en/blog/education/artificial-intelligence-education-learning-doing-and-evaluating-scale

AI in Education: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Teaching and Learning...

Artificial intelligence is changing how teachers teach and students learn by making tasks faster and learning more personalized. Schools are working to use AI carefully to keep learning meaningful and fair. Boston University offers an online program to help educators lead this change responsibly.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.bu.edu/online/2026/04/13/ai-in-education-how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-teaching-and-learning/

Tech Bros Puzzled by Why AI Hasn’t “Massively Disrupted” Books Yet...

Many people expected AI to quickly change books and education, but it has not. AI struggles to keep long stories or lessons clear and connected. This shows AI is not as powerful or helpful as some hoped.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/tech-bros-puzzled-ai-disrupted-books-knowledge

Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning...

Teachers worry that students use AI to cheat, but the bigger problem is knowing if students really learn. AI can create polished work quickly, making it hard to tell if students understand the material. Schools need clear rules and better assignments to check true learning, not just finished work.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://theconversation.com/teachers-are-worried-about-students-cheating-with-ai-but-my-survey-suggests-the-deeper-issue-is-learning-286425

A practical guide to the looming(?) AI bubble...

The AI industry is growing fast, but many worry it might be in a financial bubble. Even if the bubble bursts, AI will stay and change jobs and education. Investing in preparing students for an AI future is the safest choice.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://alexkotran.substack.com/p/a-practical-guide-on-the-looming?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

Maybe Section 230 doesn’t shield AI companies from liability, after all...

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act may not protect AI companies from liability because their chatbots’ speech is not third-party speech but their own. A recent German court ruling holds AI companies responsible for errors made by their chatbots, which could influence U.S. law. If AI firms were held liable, they might work harder to reduce harmful mistakes in their technology.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/maybe-section-230-doesnt-shield-ai?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true