AI in schools: Whangārei teacher warns of harm to students’ critical thinking
“It’s taking all the cognitive load and kids just copy the answers straight in.” A recent Education Review…
Books are good for your brain. But fiction has a surprising added benefit
This can help us find “better insight into our own experiences, insight into the experiences of others who…
‘Godfather of AI’ predicts mass unemployment is on its way
The long-term impact of AI is one of the most hotly debated topics in Silicon Valley. Nvidia CEO…
As AI creates a skills mismatch, Gen Z must choose: be a specialist or a ‘general-purpose nerd’
Depending on your point of view, young people today trying to choose an employment path either have immense…
The AI trap our children are falling into – Editorial
“Do kids not get taught writing any more?” read one post in a teachers’ group on Reddit about…
OpenAI’s latest AI agent escaped security controls and hacked a tech company – NZ Herald
OpenAI’s latest AI agent escaped security controls and hacked a tech company NZ HeraldWhat the hell just happened at…
MIT AI expert warns automating Gen Z entry-level jobs could backfire—and cost firms future workforces
Companies betting against entry-level Gen Z talent by automating their roles may be making a costly long-term mistake.…
Northland campaign aims to boost young children’s language skills
“There’s a very low number of actual words that they’re using, so their vocabulary is very restricted.” Easterbrook…
Why Sweden’s approach to youth work could close New Zealand’s skills gap – Cecilia Robinson
In Sweden, work does not suddenly begin at 18. Young people are introduced to it gradually. They see…
Disney’s Moana: Dwayne Johnson shows off Samoan pride in cultural attire at world premiere
Laga’aia, the daughter of Samoan-Kiwi actor Jay Laga’aia, played the part of the taupou (ceremonial maiden) during a…
7 Everyday Skills That Seemed To Disappear Thanks To Smartphones
It’s hard to imagine a world without smartphones. But just as quietly as those pocket computers took over…
Poor kids left behind in schools. Erica Stanford is looking at ECE to fix it
From before primary school, she wants education to start levelling what is an increasingly uneven playing field. “In…