UH launches free public AI literacy course for Hawaiʻi
The University of Hawaiʻi has launched a free, self-paced online AI course open to anyone, with lessons on practical use, ethics and Hawaiʻi-specific cultural considerations.
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The University of Hawaiʻi has launched a free, self-paced online AI course open to anyone, with lessons on practical use, ethics and Hawaiʻi-specific cultural considerations.
McGraw Hill has acquired Teachally, bringing the five-person AI startup into its K–12 curriculum business, according to Quasa, citing GeekWire’s reporting.
The BBC reports that OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki is calling for extreme caution, stronger safeguards and internationally shared limits as artificial intelligence becomes more capable.
Nerd Reactor reports that UGREEN has unveiled HomeAgent, a local-first smart-home platform combining AI processing, storage, security monitoring and device control.
PYMNTS, citing a Financial Times column, reports that the University of Chicago and UC Berkeley law schools are tightening rules on AI and student devices.
PsyPost reports that randomly initialized neural networks developed units that could distinguish facial attractiveness, suggesting some visual preferences may arise from network structure rather than training.
Technetbook reports that Huawei has launched open-fit FreeBuds 7 earbuds in China, featuring a third-generation audio AI chip and a starting price of 999 yuan.
Chattanooga-based 3rd Eye is releasing an AI-powered camera that analyzes road conditions, driver behavior and vehicle movements in real time, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Tech Edition reports that Chuwi introduced two compact workstations at IFA 2026, led by the UniBox AI495 Pro with up to 192GB of unified memory.
Martin Cid Magazine reports that OpenAI framed Astra as AGI while the benchmark’s reference evaluation scored it 62.7%, far below OpenAI’s reported 99.9% result. The account has not been independently confirmed from the supplied source.
The New York Post reported that OpenAI hired Jessica Schumer to manage government relations and partnerships in Northeastern states as AI regulation discussions intensify.
New Scientist reports that a free chatbot produced a mathematically valid six-die construction that a researcher checked, though the design is impractical and the model’s method remains unknown.
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