Efforts to prevent cheating with AI in educational settings are ongoing, but many students seeking shortcuts will continue to find ways around learning. A focus on supporting students who genuinely want to learn and are willing to invest time in their education is essential.

AI by Hand focuses on teaching math, algorithms, and architectures through hands-on techniques. Prof. Tom Yeh leads the initiative, which has garnered over 73,000 subscribers.

LearnVector is a new AI company founded by Andrew Ng, focused on helping individuals build skills to participate in the AI-driven economy. The company has received a $100 million investment from Coursera to support its mission of accelerating human development through accessible education.

PyCon US featured discussions on AI, including a tutorial on decorators and a talk on "vibe teaching" at the education summit. The event included a new AI track and opportunities for networking among attendees.

Brent A. Yorgey expresses concern about preparing students for a volatile software industry and a challenging job market for entry-level computing positions. He questions the ethics of training computer scientists amid the current political climate and issues surrounding intellectual property.

Authentic education must focus on more than just producing written content, especially in the age of generative AI. Education serves as a means to repair and restore capacities diminished by neglect and other factors.

Reese Witherspoon encourages women to learn about artificial intelligence, stating that jobs held by women are three times more likely to be automated by AI. She emphasizes the urgency of becoming familiar with AI tools in both personal and professional contexts.

Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, launched an AI-powered tutoring chatbot called Khanmigo, anticipating a significant impact on learning. However, he acknowledges that many students have not engaged with the chatbot, describing its usage as a "non-event" for a large number of learners.

Nearly 70% of middle and high school students believe artificial intelligence is eroding their critical thinking skills, according to a December 2025 survey by the RAND Corporation's American Youth Panel. AI usage for homework among these students increased from 48% to 62% in just seven months.

Students are being trained to write in less effective ways to demonstrate their humanity and differentiate from AI-generated content. This practice is leading to increased reliance on AI tools for writing assistance.