Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
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arXiv:2608.24761v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Healthcare organisations use digital systems to exchange information from clinical cases. Medical centres with digital production facilities create device designs during care. These designs and production records often remain at the site that made them. Other sites may struggle to find a suitable design or learn what happened when staff used it. Mobile medical centres may also lose access when they work away from hospital systems. This paper proposes an artifact-centred model for a federated exchange infrastructure that lets hospitals and mobile medical centres share and improve medical knowledge while controlling their own records and decisions. An integrative literature review screened 910 records and mapped 240 publications across six questions. We read 72 publications in detail to trace the path from local use to a decision about shared knowledge. The review found no common process that links a record of local use to a decision about
arXiv:2608.24748v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: How can humans make sense of the rapid takeoff of artificial intelligence (AI)? We studied the sensemaking dynamics of AI through an open-ended, mixed-methods study with computational text analysis of millions of AI-related newspaper articles and social media posts grounded in 57 semi-structured interviews with AI professionals in 2021 and 2023--before and after the recent surge of public interest. We identify a range of sociological frames (interpretive schemas that structure collective cognition) and show how AI professionals use frames to address significant cognitive challenges, such as assigning responsibility for societal impacts. We develop a framework of three primary debates across which frames are adopted and contested: (i) the $\textit{method}$ of AI development, between frames of top-down expert systems and bottom-up emergent capabilities, (ii) the $\textit{mind}$ of an AI system, ranging from a passive tool to a humanlike "di
arXiv:2608.24562v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The automation of consequential decisions through opaque machine learning models in societal domains impedes our agency. This paper is about how agency can be reinstated by the provision of certain kinds of knowledge. More precisely, we discuss whether a specific type of explanation, counterfactual explanations, facilitates our ability to contest algorithmic decisions. Against this backdrop, our paper makes three contributions: First, we develop an account of contestability, where contestability is defined as the provision of information, sufficient for a decision-subject to use as a basis for demanding that a decision be revoked. We also demarcate contestability from adjacent concepts in the discourse surrounding the right to explanation, such as justification and recourse. Second, we examine to what extent counterfactual explanations are conducive to contestability by considering a variety of failure modes causing problematic algorithmi
arXiv:2608.24412v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Against the background of the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the field of justice, this paper aims to explore how an AI solution designed to draft initial reports for reporting image-based sexual abuses (IBSA) could help, support, or assist in facilitating access to justice. In our approach, access to justice is facilitated not only by easing the path to denounce IBSA (which currently has the lowest reporting rate), but also by offering an early, and thus more accurate, report draft to law enforcement authorities, providing later support also for judges. Building upon earlier approaches, we designed an improved version and tested it with three experts. In this sense, the paper advocates for AI solutions offering effective and efficient support in early reporting of IBSA.
arXiv:2608.23999v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Cities are beginning to use AI not only to analyze public space, but also to define what counts as evidence about it. This thesis asks what follows when scores, maps, and generated images become part of municipal decision-making. I argue that contemporary urbanism operates through two coupled infrastructures: the material city and an epistemic, algorithmic layer that shapes what cities can perceive, compare, and act upon. Because public space is contested, this algorithmic layer cannot be governed through technical performance alone. The thesis develops a civic Right to AI and a pluralistic approach to alignment in which differences in public values are made visible rather than averaged into a single objective. Methodologically, the thesis moves between normative theory, participatory research, machine learning, and governance design. The empirical work is grounded in Montr\'eal. Street Review combines participatory research with computer
arXiv:2608.23937v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: "AI psychosis" has entered public and clinical discourse as a label for the onset or exacerbation of psychotic symptoms, most commonly delusions, following intensive interaction with large language model (LLM)-based chatbots. Current evidence is limited to media reports, case reports, and early observational data, yet the scale of potential exposure is considerable, and public concern has prompted responses from industry and regulators. We examine whether AI-associated psychosis warrants recognition as a distinct clinical entity, drawing on clinical and technical viewpoints. We outline the proposed mechanism: LLM sycophancy, a tendency to agree with and flatter users that is reinforced through preference-based fine-tuning, combines with increasingly anthropomorphic design to create a bidirectional "echo chamber of one" capable of amplifying and co-constructing unusual beliefs. We then weigh arguments for and against nosological recognitio
arXiv:2608.23826v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Many support applications are developed to help users living through intimate partner abuse (IPA). However, many of those projects get abandoned, because the application was a prototype that never got turned into an actual product, funding ran out, or the people maintaining it moved onto other projects. This abandonment can have devastating consequences because the users of these applications are vulnerable by definition. In this ongoing research, we aim to measure the abandonment of intimate partner abuse support applications. Our preliminary results with a dataset of 197 support tools indicate that 58.9\% of applications have lost support over time, either no longer receiving updates or not being available online at all.
arXiv:2608.23580v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Agents of ViTAL: Ethics Missions is a browser-based, narrative-centered learning environment in which middle school students collaboratively evaluate whether a fictional school should adopt an AI-powered classroom feedback tool. Students investigate stakeholder perspectives, weigh tradeoffs across three AI ethics dimensions (privacy, bias, and environmental impact), and negotiate group consensus through a shared Ranking Challenge interface. The environment embeds EthicsBot, a conversational agent designed as a peer-like thought partner that scaffolds ethical reasoning and collaborative discussion. The project is being iteratively co-designed with high school students, whose feedback shapes EthicsBot's role, behavior, and guardrails. Initial classroom implementations with four ninth-grade classes demonstrated strong engagement and substantive ethical reasoning grounded in students' lived experiences with AI. The demo invites attendees to e
arXiv:2608.23567v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: On April 7, 2026, Anthropic released a 245-page system card for Claude Mythos Preview that included, in Section 5.10, an assessment of the model conducted by an external clinical psychiatrist using a psychodynamic approach. To the present author's knowledge, this is the first time a system card from a major AI developer has incorporated a clinical psychiatric assessment of the model itself, presented as a contribution to model welfare rather than as a behavioral safety evaluation. This paper offers a clinical psychiatric response. Drawing on contemporary psychiatry's recognition that the field comprises multiple traditions (descriptive, biological, cognitive-behavioral, phenomenological, psychodynamic, forensic), each with characteristic vocabularies and blind spots, the paper locates the implicit single-framework selection that Section 5.10 represents. It then draws on findings from the SociA research program (over 2,400 multi-agent LLM
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Student use of AI for homework increased in 2025, even as more students are worried the technology may be harming their ability to think critically, according to a new RAND report.
Microschools are small learning environments that typically serve a limited number of students and emphasize personalization and strong relationships. Often blending elements of traditional schooling, project-based learning, and community-based experiences, microschools allow educators to tailor instruction to individual student needs while creating a strong sense of belonging.
Words like “failure” and “hardship” probably aren’t the first that come to mind in describing the legacy of the United States’ first president, George Washington. While Washington is generally viewed through a lens of strength in leading the colonies through the American Revolution 250 years ago, a new movie aims to deepen the nation’s understanding […]
Naturopathic Accreditor Gets Reprieve Josh Moody Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:45 PM In March, NACIQI recommended stripping federal recognition from the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. But ED is giving it time to fix compliance concerns. Byline(s) Josh Moody
Nearly 79% of students who used Iowa’s funding program for K-12 private schools were “already projected” to attend private schools, according to a report released Wednesday by Iowa Auditor Rob Sand. Iowa Department of Education called the report a “policy advocacy brief” that critiqued statutory provisions of the Iowa Education Savings Account (ESA) program. Iowa’s […]
Wireless presentation tools have become necessity rather than a convenience. Teachers expect to walk into a classroom and share content instantly, without fumbling for adapters or waiting on IT support. The BenQ InstaShow WDC15 4K ultra-high definition (UHD) wireless presentation system is designed to meet that expectation while also addressing security and reliability. At its core, the WDC15 focuses on ease of use. Presenters simply connect a dedicated HDMI or USB-C connected button to their laptop and begin sharing content wirelessly with a single touch. No software installation is required…
The proposed agreement came hours after the U.S. Department of Justice sued the state over its decades-old law.
When leaders of Huntsville City Schools in Alabama realized the district was outgrowing its career and technical education setup, it opted to build a centralized facility for its students interested in pursuing a workforce development track. The 81,000-square-foot Huntsville Center for Technology opened in August 2025 and houses a range of technical programs, from culinary arts and cosmetology to welding and precision machining. Technology is at the forefront of the facility, both from a networking perspective and embedded in each classroom. Click the banner below to read more…
Costs, competition and ‘adversarial federal policy’ are weighing heavily on private colleges, according to analysts with the credit ratings agency.
With Alberto Carvalho’s resignation now official, Los Angeles Unified faces a new challenge: finding a superintendent to lead the nation’s second-largest school district through mounting budget deficits, declining enrollment and political uncertainty. Acting Superintendent Andrés Chait will continue leading the district in the interim, but board members have not yet outlined a timeline or process […]
Cybersecurity coursework is currently offered in nearly 70 high schools around the state, with plans to expand to 200.
Rice University researchers found higher scores in both reading and math for Houston-area students who continued to learn in two languages.
The agency is investigating the Montgomery, Prince George’s and Frederick County school districts and Maryland’s education agency in the Trump administration’s latest challenge of the region’s school policies regarding transgender students. The post US Education Dept. probes 3 Maryland school districts and state over transgender student policies appeared first on District Administration .
At least 135 public schools have closed or have been approved to close all across Texas since late 2023, as districts face budget crises amid state funding shortfalls. The post School closures are escalating across Texas. ‘It’s not a local failure.’ appeared first on District Administration .
Connecticut has long had among the most burdensome charter approval processes in the country, requiring both State Board of Education authorization and a separate legislative appropriation just to open a school. Although Connecticut’s charter school sector has produced strong academic results, per-pupil funding has not increased in years, and the pipeline for new charter schools […]
The independent office says a 40% staff reduction in early 2025 affected the Education Department's legal duties. The agency says it remains compliant.
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Last year, Indian River County tied for the highest scores in third grade reading across all Florida districts. It came in seventh for English language arts learning gains and tied for the top spot for growth rates for its lowest-performing students. Even more impressively, low-income third graders at Indian River schools scored better than the […]
Cyber resilience in education starts at the data layer. That is because the data layer is where schools' most important information lives and where recovery begins when something goes wrong.
Deepfakes have become a serious security and trust problem for colleges and universities, blurring the line between cyberattacks, fraud, misinformation and student harm. Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voice clones and fabricated media are used to impersonate university leaders, manipulate employees into transferring funds and steal credentials through increasingly convincing social engineering attacks. Students and faculty are confronting a growing wave of manipulated audio, images and video used for harassment, reputational damage and disinformation. Click the banner below to…
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Colleges and universities are at an inflection point. As student expectations rise and competition for talent, research funding, and enrollment intensifies, campuses have a powerful opportunity to rethink how their physical environments support long‑term growth. The post How smart campuses are turning efficiency into growth appeared first on eCampus News .
A Course Refresh This Summer jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Summers traditionally bring the opportunity to refresh and update the courses we teach, and they also bring the chance to look afresh at the course of our own personal careers. Byline(s) Ray Schroeder
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down State Grant for Minority Students Sara Weissman Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman
South Carolina’s Clinton College Misses Payroll Josh Moody Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody
Arizona’s 2027 Budget Cuts Millions in College Funding, Scholarships gianna.jakubowski Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
GMU President Lands Contract Extension Josh Moody Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody
Inspector General Details ED Cuts From Early Days of Trump’s Second Term Katherine Knott Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM The Education Department didn’t provide all the requested information, which the watchdog said limited its review. Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Tackling Nontuition Barriers to Affordability Joshua.Bay Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Coppin State University is lowering meal plan costs this fall as part of a broader effort to reduce financial barriers to student success. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Some Kansas Faculty Uneasy Over ‘Vague’ DEI Definitions Emma Whitford Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM The Kansas Board of Regents approved the definition in order to comply with a recent state budget bill. One free speech advocate said the policy amounts to “educational censorship.” Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Iowa’s Civics Center Has to Teach Thousands. It Currently Has One Professor. Ryan Quinn Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM State lawmakers said only the Center for Intellectual Freedom can offer required U.S. history and government courses at the University of Iowa. It may need to start hiring. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Private Lenders Expected to Fill Loan Limit Gap—for Some jessica.blake@… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Republicans who backed loan limits and slashed federal student aid are counting on private lenders to step in. Critics argue they’ll only fund students with strong credit history, limiting college access for those who are low income. Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Ahead of her two-year anniversary in the role, President Lisa Marsh Ryerson discusses taking the helm of a massive institution from a decades-long leader.
In Guilford County, Superintendent Whitney Oakley is working with higher ed, local industry and nonprofits to bolster students’ opportunities.
Two educators are reckoning with who is really in charge: technology or the teacher.
Two educators are reckoning with who is really in charge: technology or the teacher.
Lessons learned from a year of building an AI literacy tool.
Two educators are reckoning with who is really in charge: technology or the teacher.
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arXiv:2606.21690v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Phishing is a multi-modal threat. We present a hybrid pipeline that scores each modality with its own engine and fuses the results. Three engines are built, deployed, and independently benchmarked: a four-stage URL stack (Domain Guard, lexical model, threat intelligence, and an asymmetric L2 fusion sidecar); a generalization-hardened DistilBERT NLP classifier whose held-out real-phishing recall rises from 0.8% to 87.3%; and a threat-intelligence synchronizer with end-to-end OpenTelemetry instrumentation confirming 1:1 message conservation. A decision-level fusion stage, characterized on a 10,677-email whole-system benchmark, reaches F1=0.914 with a calibrated probabilistic-OR over URL, header, and phishing-probability channels while reducing held-out real-spam false positives to 3.6%. Because that benchmark uses proxy URL and header channels and an operating point still needing recalibration, we present it as a preliminary integ