Education 2.0 & 3.0

"Brands, be aware: Generation Alpha is online, but they do not want to star in your sponsored posts or branded content ..."

"Lensa, an all-in-one image-editing app with facial retouching capabilities, is taking over social media with its eye-catching AI avatars..." ..."

"The pandemic may be fading, but some students still need accommodations and flexibility, proponents say. Others argue that recorded lectures inhibit class discussion, compromise privacy and threaten faculty intellectual property rights ..."

"Incorporating AI into educational technology raises an ethical question. What will happen to the data? Who will store it and what for? ..."

Free Technology for Teachers

People send 100 billion WhatsApp messages every day -- and they're all encrypted to protect them from potentially curious entities like companies, governments and even WhatsApp itself. With our increased reliance on digital communication tools during the COVID-19 pandemic, our fundamental right to privacy is more important than ever, says Will Cathcart, head of WhatsApp. He describes the tech and protocols the company built to prevent encryption services from being misused to spread disinformation or commit crimes -- while still safeguarding privacy. (This virtual conversation, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson, was recorded June 16, 2020.)

"Full access to a person's phone is the next best thing to full access to a person's mind," says cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin. In an urgent talk, she describes the emerging danger of stalkerware -- software designed to spy on someone by gaining access to their devices without their knowledge -- and calls on antivirus companies to recognize these programs as malicious in order to discourage abusers and protect victims.

An experiment in privacy–and the discussion that ensued–offer unexpected lessons in who gets watched, and how.

Gavin Phillips

"We are now able to translate human thought into text and images with the help of artificial intelligence. Is this the end of privacy? Here’s everything you need to know ..."

"The recent Netflix, YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter issues should remind anyone that the internet isn't free to use, even if it looks that way ..."

"This blog discusses why 2023 will be the Year of AI Ethics Legislation Acceleration and discusses developments in the EU, USA and Canada, and highlights key questions for leaders to reflect upon to modernize their AI practices ..."

"A global study into the murky world of student data during COVID-19 lockdowns finds more than 4 million Australian school students were at risk of unprecedented tracking and surveillance during remote learning ..."

Equity and privacy problems with online proctoring reflect a larger issue: Students look to universities to set an example of integrity.

by Miguel Guhlin

The Internet is an invaluable resource for teachers and students, but it's also one that's filled with risks as well. The education sector is commonly targeted by hackers, both because it has valuable data and because cyber security measures are inconsistent across districts, campuses, and buildings. They are prime targets for social engineering attacks such as phishing, since cyber security awareness may not be the same among the teacher and student population. Social engineering tactics can be particularly useful against larger organizations, as it's less likely that an unfamiliar face or name would be out of place in that environment. On top of that risk, a lack of privacy can also stem from inappropriate social media settings, over sharing, and other factors that lead to reputation damage or cyberbullying. Use this complete web browsing privacy guide to protect teachers, students, and parents from all the dangers of web browsing.

Whether you're new to Windows 10 or have been using it for years, take a minute to lock down your privacy.