The University of California (UC) Presidential Working Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) recently released the Responsible Artificial Intelligence report sheds light on how the institution currently uses AI and includes recommendations on incorporating eight guiding ethical principles for UC’s use of AI in its services.

FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it will hold a listening session for Tribal leaders, staff, and outreach partners to inform participants about the commission’s efforts to increase Tribal libraries’ participation in the E-Rate Program.

cybersecurity

Democrats in both the House and Senate have introduced bills to fund a cybersecurity grant education program at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).     

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the University of Missouri: St. Louis (UMSL) are joining forces to create a geospatial talent pipeline that supports student learning from K-12, college, and beyond.

virtual reality

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB) Division of Information Technology (GBIT) has undergone a restructuring to make better use of resources to support students.

Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia are using robots armed with sanitization technology, to lead their efforts to eliminate the spread of COVID-19 and protect students and staff throughout the 2021-2022 school year. The school system is partnering with UBTECH to deploy ADIBOT robots for the new school year.

With the rise in distance learning, the 2020 school year highlighted the need for in-home Internet access for K-12 students nationwide. New research from the National Center for Education Statistics found that household internet access for K-12 students is closely tied to household socioeconomic status.

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