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Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws

Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws

AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere
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U.S. Schools Embrace AI Literacy by Exposing Chatbot Flaws to Students

U.S. Schools Embrace AI Literacy by Exposing Chatbot Flaws to Students

U.S. public schools are shifting their approach to artificial intelligence (AI) by actively integrating AI literacy into their curriculum, often by demonstrating the limitations and errors of chatbots. Instead of banning AI tools, educators are encouraging classroom experimentation to help students understand generative AI's tendency to 'hallucinate' or fabricate information. For instance, an instructor in Charleston, South Carolina, showed students a map generated by an AI tool with numerous errors, such as misspelled country names and incorrect geographical labels, to illustrate its unreliability. Organizations like AI For Education are assisting schools in developing policies and training for the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI, emphasizing that AI literacy includes knowing when not to use these tools.
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California among five states that lost population last year, report finds

California among five states that lost population last year, report finds

California was one of five states to lose population from 2024 to 2025, with a 0.02% decline, according to a new analysis of Census Bureau data.
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NASA Awards $10.5 Million to Establish Seven Aerospace Workforce Hubs Across U.S.

NASA Awards $10.5 Million to Establish Seven Aerospace Workforce Hubs Across U.S.

NASA has allocated approximately $10.5 million to seven organizations across the United States to develop state-level pipelines for skilled technical jobs within the aerospace industry. These awards are part of the agency’s new Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs initiative. The funding will support programs in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, and Utah. The initiative aims to create training networks that bring together aerospace employers, community colleges, high school career and technical education programs, and workforce organizations. The programs will focus on skills identified by employers, expanding pathways into technical careers through education, apprenticeships, and direct connections between job seekers and companies. Target occupations include welders, electricians, machinists, and other technical positions essential for the aerospace sector. Elaine Ho, associate administrator for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, highlighted NASA's role as a catalyst in accel...
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South Heat Wave to Break Records with Triple-Digit Temperatures

South Heat Wave to Break Records with Triple-Digit Temperatures

A persistent heat wave is gripping the southern United States, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits in states like Texas and Oklahoma. According to The Weather Company (2026-08-20), a heat dome is causing extreme heat and humidity, pushing heat indices above 105°F (40.5°C) and even 110°F (43.3°C) in areas such as southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, the Florida Panhandle, and the mid-South region around Memphis. While some parts of the Southeast may experience slightly lower humidity this weekend, temperatures in cities like Tampa, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Raleigh are expected to remain high. Cooler and drier air from the Great Lakes is forecast to reach the interior Southeast by early next week, but the heat wave is expected to persist in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida through much of the following week.
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New York ranks among the best states for women's equality

New York ranks among the best states for women's equality

New York ranked No. 11 nationally for women's equality, according to a new study examining workplace, education, health and political disparities.
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USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

With the 2026 high school football season kicking off, here is the initial USA TODAY Sports Super 50, spotlighting the top team in each state.
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Transfer Monty Hunt commits to Tennessee ahead of 2026 football season

Transfer Monty Hunt commits to Tennessee ahead of 2026 football season

Defensive back Monty Hunt commits to Tennessee as a 2026 transfer.
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Kentucky Middle Schoolers Receive AI-Generated Educational Packet with Numerous Errors

Kentucky Middle Schoolers Receive AI-Generated Educational Packet with Numerous Errors

Farnsley Middle School in Kentucky distributed an educational packet to students that contained significant misinformation generated by artificial intelligence. The packet, which parents paid $10 for, included a U.S. map with several states misspelled, such as 'Venecky' for Kentucky, 'Taxas' for Texas, 'Lookoong' for Louisiana, and 'Mane' for Maine. Beyond geographical inaccuracies, the packet also featured illegible moon phases and a periodic table with nonexistent elements and others defying known laws of physics, such as magnesium having a negative atomic mass. Administrators have acknowledged the errors, specifically in pages 19-36 of the packet, and instructed teachers to have students remove these sections. Parents have expressed dissatisfaction and are calling for accountability from school administrators.
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AI Literacy Crucial for Students to Maximize Learning Potential, Close Equity Gaps

AI Literacy Crucial for Students to Maximize Learning Potential, Close Equity Gaps

A recent artificial intelligence pilot program in Chicago, involving 22 students aged 11 to 17, revealed that while young people are eager to use AI as a thinking partner, they often lack the necessary literacy to do so effectively. Many students, particularly those from underrepresented communities or with interrupted schooling, struggle to obtain explanations at their grade level or find AI tools harder to use than traditional study methods. The pilot demonstrated that when AI is designed to prompt critical thinking, such as through Socratic questioning, students retain significantly more information than when AI merely summarizes content. For instance, students engaging in Socratic Q&A scored an average of 83% on a quiz a day later, compared to 67% for those who received summaries. This highlights a critical 'AI literacy gap,' where students with tech-savvy parents are learning effective AI use, while others are left to experiment without guidance, potentially perpetuating educational inequities.
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Did anyone win Mega Millions? Winning numbers, Aug. 18 jackpot results

Did anyone win Mega Millions? Winning numbers, Aug. 18 jackpot results

Check your tickets: Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 18, drawing that left some Californians thousands of dollars richer.
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Southern U.S. Braces for Prolonged Triple-Digit Heatwave, Threatening Record Highs

Southern U.S. Braces for Prolonged Triple-Digit Heatwave, Threatening Record Highs

A dangerous heatwave is currently gripping the Southern United States, with forecasts indicating that triple-digit temperatures and stifling humidity will persist throughout the week, extending from Texas to Florida and the Carolinas. This prolonged heat is attributed to a stubborn atmospheric feature known as a heat dome. The combination of extreme heat and muggy conditions has already pushed heat indices above 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and in some areas like southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, the Florida Panhandle, and the mid-South region around Memphis, they have even exceeded 110 degrees. While Kentucky, Tennessee, and the southern Appalachians might experience some slight relief by late this weekend, the rest of the South is expected to endure these extreme conditions for at least much of next week, if not longer. Many parts of the South will see highs in the mid-90s, with numerous locations, particularly away from the Gulf Coast, reaching upper 90s or even 100s, threatening daily record highs.