New York City has announced an extensive AI moratorium in its public schools, restricting many AI apps and services. While advancements in AI have strong potential educational applications, rushed implementations raise concerns about the appropriate use of technology and socioemotional development in early education. In a society where AI tools proliferate rapidly, the ban is one step toward slowing the pace and ensuring schools do not miss the fundamental goal of providing quality education to students.
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The U.N.’s Saving Grace: Addressing Agenda 2030 with Technology
This article dives into the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, which consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030. Technology is considered to be a possible avenue in attaining these goals; however, limited internet infrastructure access are potential roadblocks to be faced along the way.
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In recent decades, insufficient sleep has become a more prevalent health concern. Due to new inventions in technology such as artificial light, the work day has gotten progressively longer and longer. Rather than supporting the body’s circadian rhythm, people rely on caffeine and melatonin to get through the day. College students in particular are at a much higher health risk of sleep deprivation, and new “wakefulness pills” are being abused in place of energy drinks and coffee. However, all of these aids to help relieve the effects of sleep deprivation do not actually target the root of the issue: getting adequate sleep.
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