Tech & Innovation

Artificial intelligence is allowing university presidents to reach students in new ways—and forms. But experts warn to proceed with caution.

Students no longer need a required first-year writing course if AI can write for them, Melissa Nicolas argues.

By Melissa Nicolas

Survey finds confidence in virtual learning is growing, particularly among younger Americans. But a third still say in-person is better.

Southern California and the online program manager will part ways on master’s degrees that became a target of scrutiny because of their high price.

The science secretary demanded closure of a UK Research and Innovation inequality committee due to “the sharing of extremist views on social media” by members who she said “expressed sympathy” for Hamas.

The rise of ChatGPT and visual AI platforms like Midjourney and DALL-E have some artists crying foul when it comes to fair use. But art institutions transformed by the digital revolution see AI as the logical next step. 

The plan to create a national online college is a political nonstarter, experts say, but it capitalizes on concerns about price and politics in higher education.