Students Are Learning Less and Getting Higher Grades Because of AI, Study Finds

Students Are Learning Less and Getting Higher Grades Because of AI, Study Finds

The booming use of generative AI by students is leading to rising grade inflation at universities, according to a working paper published this week by the University of California, Berkeley. There are three ways generative AI can be used by students: augmentation, where the tools perform a supporting role assisting in things like research while…

Best Med Spa SEO Agency in 2026: Who Should You Hire to Rank Higher on Google and AI Search?

Best Med Spa SEO Agency in 2026: Who Should You Hire to Rank Higher on Google and AI Search?

If your med spa wants more qualified leads from Google, one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make is choosing the right SEO partner. The best med spa SEO agencies do far more than publish generic blog posts. They build topical authority, earn high-quality backlinks, optimize your Google Business Profile, and structure content so your…

Generative AI in Practice: How AI Tools are Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Generative AI in Practice: How AI Tools are Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools has transformed the technological landscape of higher education rapidly. Tools capable of generating text, code, images, and other media are now widely accessible and embedded increasingly in the everyday academic workflows of students and educators. Early discussions have focused on academic integrity, assessment security, and institutional policy….

AWS Improves Aurora Serverless: 45% Faster Ramp-Up, 30% Higher Throughput

AWS Improves Aurora Serverless: 45% Faster Ramp-Up, 30% Higher Throughput

AWS recently updated Amazon Aurora Serverless with a new platform version that improves scaling behavior and runtime efficiency. According to the cloud provider, capacity can now scale up about 45% faster during demand spikes, and database performance improves by up to 30% through better resource scheduling and workload-aware scaling decisions. Platform version 4 introduces improved…

Local SEO Tips: 7 Tactics To Rank Higher (2026)

Local SEO Tips: 7 Tactics To Rank Higher (2026)

Most shoppers don’t stop by stores on a whim. Many are already searching for business addresses, products, hours of operations, driving directions, reviews, and coupons they can use while shopping. Local search engine optimization (SEO) tips can help your business appear in those search results. Local SEO helps search engines connect your business to relevant…

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Editor’s Note: What follows is a report on the state of artificial intelligence policy at Swarthmore College, Emporia State University, and Oberlin College, published in collaboration with The Collegiate Journalism Network. Emporia State University  Emporia State has taken a number of steps to address AI use on campus, particularly in regard to how it can…

AI in higher education: New committee in Singapore

AI in higher education: New committee in Singapore

SINGAPORE – A new committee will guide the next stage of AI use and adoption across Singapore’s higher-education sector. The Committee for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education will provide strategic direction and oversight to improve collaboration across all institutes of higher learning (IHLs), said Education Minister Desmond Lee on April 1. It will also deepen…

Research team examine ethical and methodological use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education

Research team examine ethical and methodological use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars Patricia Akojie, Ph.D., Marlene Blake, Ph.D., and Louise Underdahl, Ph.D. have published new research exploring how generative artificial intelligence tools (GenAI) are being used in academic environments. Their article, “Academic Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools: A Scoping Review,” appears in the peer-reviewed…