The article discusses how pioneering universities are exploring applications for OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu platform in higher education. Arizona State University, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and Columbia University are among the early adopters, using the tool for tasks such as evaluating language proficiency, enhancing student engagement, and analyzing public health data. Despite the slow adoption of generative AI in higher education, institutions involved in preliminary trials are helping shape its use in academia. OpenAI aims to launch ChatGPT Edu more broadly by summer, emphasizing benefits like advanced text interpretation and customizable features tailored for educational settings, while addressing faculty concerns and promoting a culture of innovation.

As ChatGPT Courts Colleges, Pioneering Universities Seek to Shape Its Use Work Shift

Nearly half of Dell's workforce has declined to return to the office, opting instead to continue working remotely. This shift highlights a growing trend of employees favoring remote work over traditional office settings, challenging corporate policies and potentially reshaping future workplace strategies. The article delves into the implications of this trend for businesses and employee productivity.

Dell said return to the office or else—nearly half of workers chose “or else” — Ars Technica arstechnica

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has announced a ban prohibiting Kaspersky Lab's U.S. subsidiary from offering its security software due to national security concerns. This ban extends to all of Kaspersky's affiliates, subsidiaries, and parent companies, citing the risk posed by the Russian government's potential influence and cyber capabilities. The ban, effective from July 20, allows the company to continue providing updates to existing customers until September 29. Kaspersky, which has faced multiple restrictions over its ties to Russia, argues that the decision is based on geopolitical tensions and ignores the transparency measures it has implemented.

U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software, Citing National Security Risks The Hacker News

Vikas Singla, an Atlanta-based cybersecurity executive, has been sentenced to two years of home detention after hacking the Gwinnett Medical Center's computer system in an attempt to boost his struggling company's business. As part of his sentence, Singla also paid over $800,000 in restitution. The hack disrupted more than 200 phones, leaked patient data on social media, and generated over 200,000 emails through the hospital's network. Despite these actions, no patients were harmed. Singla's legal team argued that his sentence should consider his medical condition, charitable work, and lack of prior criminal history.

Cybersecurity Exec Sentenced in Medical Center Hacking The Atlanta Journal-Constitution