Colin Wood

1 week ago | edscoop.com | Colin Wood

In results that should surprise few who’ve been following artificial intelligence news over the last few years, a growing number of students are using AI to cheat in their university coursework, according to a recent investigation by The Guardian. Through a survey looking at the 2023-2024 school year, the publication found that the incidence of cheating with AI was 5.1 students for every 1,000, an increase from 1.6 per 1,000 in the 2022-2023 school year.

2 weeks ago | edscoop.com | Colin Wood

Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering this week announced a new interdisciplinary master’s program in artificial intelligence. The program at the California university is designed to provide advanced training for students who want to to “develop, implement, and manage AI systems,” according to a press release. “What sets our program apart are the software and hardware tracks, a deep integration of ethical training, and opportunities for AI practicums with Silicon Valley partners.

2 weeks ago | statescoop.com | Colin Wood

When funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program ends — whether in two years after expiring naturally or sooner due to federal cuts by the Trump administration — it will require state governments to collaborate more closely with their municipalities, Washington’s top technology official said in a recent interview.

2 weeks ago | statescoop.com | Colin Wood

After an extensive effort last year to examine her state’s technological shortcomings, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday issued an executive order that will rearrange the state’s IT efforts and place a greater emphasis on cybersecurity.

2 weeks ago | edscoop.com | Colin Wood

A paper published his week by the nonprofit Educause shows that turnover in cybersecurity roles remains low and fewer professionals are planning to leave their departments. The survey found that two-thirds of 141 cybersecurity and privacy professionals working for higher education institutions saw little or no turnover in their departments last year. Only 25% of those surveyed said they were likely to apply to outside positions within the next year, a drop from 56% measured in 2023.