People are downloading and spending money on Gen AI apps more than ever.
YouTube loosens profanity rules for monetized videos
YouTube is tweaking its profanity-related rules to allow creators to monetize videos with swearing in them, provided the profanity is contained to the first seven seconds of the video.
AIR lands $23M to bring its eVTOLs to the US
Israel-based eVTOL startup AIR has raised $23 million to scale production of both its piloted and uncrewed cargo aircraft, and enter the U.S.
Observe continues to adapt to the changing world of software observability
Observe just raised a $156 million Series C round as the company looks to offer support for Apache Iceberg by the end of the year.
Google says it will sign EU’s AI code of practice
Google confirmed it will sign the European Union’s general purpose AI code of practice. Meta has already said it will not sign the voluntary framework.
Beyond grades: rethinking how we measure student success
[[{“value”:” Beyond grades: rethinking how we measure student success Published: Although schools and teachers rely on point-based assessments to evaluate individual student and whole school attainment, current research and teacher anecdotes suggest that traditional grading practices can undermine students’ learning and motivation. Dr Karla D. Rivera Caceres at Florida International University, USA, is implementing and studying the effects of alternative…
Footnotes, TikTok’s crowdsourced fact-checks, launches in the US
All U.S. TikTok users are able to view the notes that have been rated as helpful and submit their own ratings in return.
TikTok adds new parental controls, tools for creators
The social network is bringing new parental controls to Family Pairing, its feature that allows parents to link their accounts with their teen’s account to customize safety settings.
Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest
The Space Force is leveraging commercial competition for the next phase of its PTS program.
How to Have the Best First Week of School Ever!
[[{“value”:” That first week of school is always the most hectic, but let’s make it fun too! Stay organized, use engaging ideas and resources, and enjoy the week. First week of School Quick Tips! Let’s brainstorm a little about the first week of school! I have resources, ideas, free stuff, and more already prepared for you. Go! Decorate your classroom…