AI TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS
Nearly 90% students prioritise skills over degrees, reveals a survey
A survey of over 2,000 students found that 88% prioritise practical skills over degrees and academic grades for career success. The findings highlight growing demand for industry exposure, AI-based learning, internships and entrepreneurship opportunities in higher education.
Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The parents of a 13-year-old girl have sued Google claiming she planned a potential suicide and funeral using its AI technology on a school-issued computer. Developers of fast-evolving AI technology are facing a litany of similar lawsuits in the US. OpenAI faces several wrongful death suits, including from the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a teenager who committed suicide allegedly using methods advised by ChatGPT. Google and the startup Character.
Karnataka to train 5,000 government school teachers in AI literacy under JanAI initiative
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the programme at the Namma Shaale, Namma Javabdarievent at Vidhana Soudha on November 4. The 12-month initiative, scheduled to run from January to December 2027, will be implemented by the Head Held High Foundation in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy.
Sam Altman on why India is optimistic about AI, while the US is sceptical
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently praised India's swift embrace of AI, identifying it as ChatGPT's largest market. He observed that Indian users are innovatively utilizing AI to address challenges and foster entrepreneurship. In stark contrast, Altman noted the prevalent scepticism toward AI in the United States. He also raised alarms about the dangers of unchecked AI advancement, stressing the need for diversified efforts to avoid a concentration of power.
Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used in classrooms. The feature was switched on by default for students at schools that had already enabled Gemini.
Google hands schools the AI switch as learning concerns grow
Google plans to restrict access to its AI tools for K-12 students, pending administrator approval. This change follows feedback aimed at enhancing control over classroom AI usage. The company is also expanding its Guided Learning feature, which helps students solve problems systematically. Research shows mixed results regarding AI's impact on student performance and learning outcomes.
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'India is bigger than US for ChatGPT': OpenAI's Sam Altman says Americans are negative about AI, Indians unusually positive
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that India has more ChatGPT users than the US, making it the company's biggest market by users. Speaking to Raj Shamani, he praised India's growing AI adoption and said Americans were unusually negative about AI compared with the rest of the world.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology in schools, with the backlash heating up since it announced in August that it had turned on its Gemini chatbot for many K-12 students who use Google Classroom.
US Midterm Election 2026: Who gives ChatGPT your polling data? The answer leads to Brooklyn
A voter asks ChatGPT where to cast a ballot. The answer may begin at a county election office. A Brooklyn nonprofit helps move polling information from local officials to some of the biggest names in tech. Its role explains why two different tools can give you the same answer without checking two different sources.
Frontline Workers Know How to Solve Your Organization’s Biggest Problems
Frontline employees often know exactly what’s preventing organizations from performing at their best, yet traditional engagement surveys rarely uncover those insights or translate them into action. Companies can close that gap by adopting a disciplined six-step process that combines structured interviews, targeted surveys, collaborative problem solving, and rapid experimentation. When leaders and frontline employees cocreate solutions—and measure their impact—they improve trust, strengthen engagement, and design work that delivers better outcomes for employees, customers, and the business
When someone does your push-ups, can you feel your muscles flex?
Anthropic has accused Alibaba of stealing its intellectual property and called this industrial espionage. The company's business model involves charging creators who contributed to its training data. This raises questions about the implications of artificial intelligence on independent thinking and creativity. The author emphasizes the importance of personal struggle in the thinking process. Ultimately, AI may provide answers but cannot replace the unique human experience of thought and creativity.
A desi AI kill chain? Indian military steps towards battlefield AI
India's armed forces are working alongside Sarvam AI to establish a unified framework for military operations. The initiative focuses on improving battlefield intelligence, refining target acquisition, and streamlining decision-making across all service branches. Emphasizing a blend of cutting-edge technology and human judgment, this project signifies India’s dedication to enhancing its sovereign AI resources in the defense arena, with promising implications for operational effectiveness and data management.
UP looks beyond Lucknow to boost startups, MSMEs as Aavishkaar, Intellecap partner with Invest UP
With more than 11.5 million MSMEs across the state, Uttar Pradesh is looking beyond its established startup centres to build a wider enterprise ecosystem. A new Invest UP partnership with Aavishkaar Foundation and Intellecap aims to take capital, advisory support and market connections closer to entrepreneurs across its districts.
Amid layoffs, Sam Altman has an advise for MBA grauates that can keep them employable for a longer period
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has urged MBA graduates to explore new opportunities created by artificial intelligence instead of following outdated career trends. Amid layoffs and concerns over AI replacing jobs, he believes technological disruption could create opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals willing to adapt.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
When a market is as jittery as it is right now, poor numbers are treated harshly. A new-age company in the business of buying and selling used cars reported numbers that fell short, and the street punished the stock severely. But it is not just the clear misses. Anything that is well-owned and presents disappointing numbers is seeing double-digit cuts.
Prioritise understanding AI security threats, even before productivity: OpenAI's Sam Altman to cos
"If I could recommend only one thing to a company right now to do with AI in the very short term, even more than become super productive with Codex (OpenAI's AI coding tool), it would be to really understand the security threat landscape from AI and mitigate against that," Altman said.
Anthropic unveils additional Claude tools for lawyers
The new tools, which Anthropic calls artifacts, allow users to more easily create alternatives within Claude's traditional chatbot interface, the company said. They cover work areas that Anthropic said legal teams have asked about most often, including citation checking, mapping regulations and comparing legal topics.
Power to empower must include the power to stay well
“The true value of power lies in its purpose,” the Prime Minister told the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in October. India’s next lever of power is the health of its people, and the digital infrastructure behind CoWIN can now help keep a billion Indians well.
‘The human mind is my favourite tool’: Artist Shilpa Gupta on AI, morality and what matters in art
Artist Shilpa Gupta discusses how perception, borders, power and technology have shaped her artistic practice. She reflects on her use of interactive media, her experiences in border regions and why she sees AI as just another artistic medium, arguing that what matters is what artists do with it.
Luis Ceze, a professor, turned his lab's project into a startup. Nvidia bought it, made him Vice President, and he kept teaching
Nvidia acquired OctoAI, a software startup founded in 2019, reportedly for $165 million. Following the acquisition, OctoAI was dissolved as an independent entity, and its CEO joined Nvidia as VP. Luis Ceze focuses on AI systems software in his role at Nvidia. OctoAI specialized in generative AI platforms, having reportedly raised over $132 million since its inception.
AI Bootcamp for Students - Winter Cohort by Times of India: From Asking AI Questions to Building With It
The AI Winter Camp is an immersive five-week experience tailored for students in Classes 5 to 12 that focuses on the exploration and creation of AI technologies. Each week is dedicated to distinct AI themes-from grasping the basics to presenting innovative projects. Emphasizing hands-on learning, participants will build websites, develop apps, and create digital portfolios, equipping them with essential skills for future technological innovation and creativity.
Nvidia acquired synthetic-data startup Gretel in 2025 for more than its $320 million valuation; who were its founders?
It was founded in 2019 by Alex Watson, John Myers and Ali Golshan. Gretel had raised more than $67 million in venture capital funding before the acquisition. The original idea behind the startup was to make it easier for developers to use data that companies could not freely share due to privacy concerns or compliance rules.
AI fear makes companies look powerful and helps them raise funds: Andrew Ng
In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times Digital, Andrew Ng argues that the immediate challenge is to prepare people for work that increasingly involves AI. He notes that computer science students, who have never used a coding agent or are connected to an advanced AI model, even as those skills become essential, continue to graduate from universities.
School assembly headlines for October 22: Top India, international, business and sports updates
School assembly news headlines for October 22, 2026, cover major national, international, business and sporting developments. Key updates include India-US trade talks, an SBI customer-data security incident, proposed incentives for solar farming, global conflicts and protests, and India’s growing medal tally at the Asian Para Games. Students can use these headlines to stay informed about current affairs and prepare for school morning assemblies.
Princeton PhD whose research was linked to Nobel Prize in Physics applies for 2,300 jobs, still struggles to find work
A Princeton PhD graduate whose ice-formation research was cited in connection with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, has applied for more than 2,300 jobs since graduating in 2024. After struggling to secure academic positions, he took temporary AI training work that later ended. His experience highlights the challenges facing highly qualified job seekers in a cautious US labour market.
Two childhood friends turned a college note-taking problem into an AI business that generated more than $13 million by age 21
Turbo AI, founded by Sarthak Dhawan and Rudy Arora, is a groundbreaking note-taking app that rapidly grew its user base. From their roots as college students to thriving entrepreneurs, they showcased effective marketing and innovation. Their strategic use of social media helped them amass 300,000 users and generate $500,000 in revenue soon after launch. Their journey also taught them invaluable lessons from previous endeavors.
Meet Navya Tuteja, the 17-year-old who built an AI startup after her school blocked ChatGPT, her platform attracted 1,000 users, 20,000 job listings
What makes her story interesting is that Tuteja's school blocks access to ChatGPT, Claude and similar AI tools through its Wi-Fi network. The restriction has shaped how she approaches both her education and her work as a young entrepreneur. She launched Raaha, is a free platform that helps neurodivergent job seekers assess whether a job listing matches their needs before applying.
PM GatiShakti: over 400 infra projects worth Rs 20.23 lakh cr recommended for approval
Over 400 infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 20.23 lakh crore have been approved under the PM GatiShakti initiative. The initiative aims to reduce logistics costs by developing integrated infrastructure across India. It integrates more than 1,800 data layers covering various sectors, including transportation and telecommunication. The Network Planning Group reviewed these projects for investments exceeding Rs 500 crore. This digital platform enhances data-driven infrastructure planning and management throughout the country.
Personal Finance tips: More and more American younger generations are taking financial guidance from AI, experts want them to remember few points
While AI can be utilized for research, some financial experts are skeptical about the legal responsibilities of the technology. Certified financial planners have a legal responsibility to give the most fitting advice while AI tools don't. Ultimately, the decisions a person makes based on AI advice are their responsibility.
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