The future of AI in schools isn’t personalized learning

From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.

An analysis by WIRED and Indicator found nearly 90 schools and 600 students around the world impacted by AI-generated deepfake nude images—and the problem shows no signs of going away.

Houston Independent School District will expand its pilot of AI-focused "Future 2" schools from two to six this fall, and an internal email suggested the program may eventually reach 100 schools.

A survey of San Diego County's 42 traditional K-12 school districts found some focused on AI literacy, some setting up websites with guidance on AI for parents and students, and some still working on their AI policies.