data privacy in education

The Austrian data protection authority has found that Microsoft’s widely used Microsoft 365 Education platform illegally tracked students, failed to provide full access to their personal data, and attempted to shift GDPR responsibilities onto schools and education authorities — a ruling that...

Google and Microsoft have publicly committed to sweeping new AI-in-education initiatives announced at the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education, pledging broad product access, large-scale training programs, educator grants, and multi‑year investments intended to put...

The generative AI revolution in education is accelerating, as Microsoft and Google unveil ambitious new programs aimed directly at students around the world. Both tech giants have expanded their AI product offerings and are rolling out innovative tools and access plans that promise to reshape...

The unveiling of the National Academy for AI Instruction marks a major turning point in the relationship between artificial intelligence and American education. Backed by a formidable coalition—the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), industry titans like...

As student life in the United States grows ever more intertwined with technology, Microsoft's latest offer marks a turning point in the AI-education landscape. The announcement of a complimentary three-month trial of Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot AI for US college students brings not only...

In a groundbreaking study titled "From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Evaluating the Impact of Generative AI on Learning Outcomes in Nigeria," the World Bank Group's Education Global Department has unveiled transformative findings on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Conducted in...

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is embarking on an unprecedented transformation in American education, making headlines with its ambitious districtwide partnership with Microsoft to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools at scale. What sets this move apart is not just the size of the...

Microsoft's recent announcement to extend Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot to students aged 13 and older marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings. This initiative aims to equip younger students with AI-powered tools to enhance...

As Satya Nadella took the virtual stage at Microsoft Build 2025, a fresh narrative began unfolding around the world—one in which technology not only powers productivity or streamlines business but tangibly reshapes the future of education. There is perhaps no more compelling recent example of...

The transformation underway at Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a showcase of how large, complex educational organizations can successfully harness the power of artificial intelligence for meaningful, human-centric results. With the deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat, BCE...

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft Education is ushering in a new era of classroom innovation with a suite of cutting-edge tools and enhancements designed to empower educators and inspire students. These developments blend advanced AI capabilities with familiar productivity...