Natasha Singer
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At Meta, Millions of Underage Users Were an ‘Open Secret,’ States Say
Meta “routinely documented” children under 13 on Instagram and “unlawfully” collected their data, according to a newly unsealed complaint.
At Meta, Millions of Underage Users Were an ‘Open Secret,’ States Say
Meta “routinely documented” children under 13 on Instagram and “unlawfully” collected their data, according to a newly unsealed complaint.
Do School Smartphone Bans Work?
Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying. Critics say the bans could hinder student self-direction and critical thinking.
This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.
Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.
New Laws on Kids and Social Media Are Stymied by Industry Lawsuits
Federal judges in three states have blocked children’s privacy and parental oversight laws, saying they very likely violate free speech rights.
New Laws on Kids and Social Media Are Stymied by Industry Lawsuits
Federal judges in three states have blocked children’s privacy and parental oversight laws, saying they very likely violate free speech rights.
To Test the A.I. Learning Hype, I Visited Classrooms
Some tech proponents say generative artificial intelligence will revolutionize education. Yet, some schools are blocking it. Here was a chance for reporting.
Dependence on Tech Caused ‘Staggering’ Education Inequality, U.N. Agency Says
Heavy reliance on online remote learning during the pandemic drew attention away from more equitable ways of teaching children at home, a UNESCO report says.
We Used A.I. to Write Essays for Harvard, Yale and Princeton. Here’s How It Went.
A.I. chatbots can do a passable job of generating short essays. Whether their use on college applications is ethical is the subject of fierce debate.
Ban or Embrace? Colleges Wrestle With A.I.-Generated Admissions Essays.
A.I. chatbots could facilitate plagiarism on college applications or democratize student access to writing help. Or maybe both.