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See below for a listing of curated news articles of the day brought to you by Ray Schroeder, Senior Fellow at UPCEA. 

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  • Which Jobs Are Safest from AI and Automation? - US Career Institute
    The age of artificial intelligence and automated robots is here, and with it comes many advancements for society. But the main concern on many people’s minds as we enter the age of automation led by robots and artificial intelligence (AI) is “Will AI take my job?” When selecting a career path, it’s important to think […]
  • What You MUST Study Now to Stay Relevant in the AI Era - Jensen Huang, Future AI
    The video emphasizes that to remain relevant in the AI era, individuals must shift their focus from mastering specific tools to developing high-level human judgment and domain depth. Because AI commoditizes technical skills and general knowledge, the value shifts to those who can navigate the "what" and the "why" rather than just the "how" [02:30]. […]
  • In 2026 AI-Powered Superagents Will Radically Change HR, Driving the Largest HR Transformation in Decades - PR Newswire
    Josh Bersin Company predicts that HR teams will restructure, coordinate with IT, and rapidly accelerate AI adoption in 2026, as "superagents" automate many core HR processesAI tools will evolve from assistants to workflow automation systems, requiring up to 30% fewer HR staff, while delivering dramatic improvements in employee servicesMore than 100 potential HR agents identified, […]
  • Claude’s Constitution: Our vision for Claude's character - Anthropic
    Claude’s constitution is a detailed description of Anthropic’s intentions for Claude’s values and behavior. It plays a crucial role in our training process, and its content directly shapes Claude’s behavior. It’s also the final authority on our vision for Claude, and our aim is for all our other guidance and training to be consistent with […]
  • Why AI Disclosure Matters at Every Level - Cornelia Walther, Knowledge at Wharton
    When a marketing executive uses AI to draft a client proposal, should they disclose it? What about a doctor using AI to analyze medical images, or a teacher generating discussion questions? As artificial intelligence weaves itself into the fabric of professional life, the question of disclosure has evolved from a philosophical curiosity into a pressing […]
  • Up to 25 percent of U.S. colleges may close soon, Brandeis president warns - The College Fix, University Business
    Higher education is approaching a period of profound disruption, and many colleges may not survive, Arthur Levine, the newly appointed president of Brandeis University, said during a recent event. Levine estimated that between 20 and 25 percent of colleges will close in the coming years, while community colleges and regional universities move increasingly online.  He […]
  • AI's Impact on Future Education - Jensen Huang, YouTube
    In this video, the future of education is described as a fundamental platform shift where traditional universities must evolve or risk becoming obsolete. Huang argues that because the cost of intelligence is dropping, institutions can no longer rely on their old business model of bundling knowledge, networking, and credentials [02:09]. AI is transforming learning from […]
  • Using ChatGPT isn't an AI strategy - Daphne Kohler, Big Think
    You’ve probably heard that artificial intelligence has untapped potential in today’s workplaces. And sure, many organizations have signed enterprise contracts and deployed different AI tools across all business units. But as insitro CEO and AI expert Daphne Koller stresses, making a tool available is not the same as intentionally leveraging it to transform your organization.Learning […]
  • Designing the 2026 Classroom: Emerging Learning Trends in an AI-Powered Education System - Grace Goldstone, Faculty Focus
    Across educational organizations, AI is moving from experimentation to impact. Each year, more institutions increasingly accelerate their use of AI. The global AI education market reached $7.57 billion USD in 2025, and is projected to exceed $112 billion USD by 2034.  Looking forward to the classrooms of 2026, AI will expand its stance as a […]
  • Agents, robots, and us: Skill partnerships in the age of AI - Lareina Yee, et al; McKinsey Global Institute
    AI is expanding the productivity frontier. Realizing its benefits requires new skills and rethinking how people work together with intelligent machines. Work in the future will be a partnership between people, agents, and robots—all powered by AI. Today’s technologies could theoretically automate more than half of current US work hours. This reflects how profoundly work […]
  • AI Won't Replace You: This will - There's an AI for That, YouTube
    This video explores the idea that AI won't replace you by becoming "smarter," but rather by making execution and output so cheap and abundant that hiring a human for simple tasks no longer makes financial sense [00:00]. The narrator argues that the biggest mistake people make is trying to stay relevant by becoming faster at […]
  • Reimagining the value proposition of tech services for agentic AI - McKinsey
    After more than two years of navigating the transformative landscape of gen AI, technology services providers are now facing the emergence of a newer, more disruptive force to their business. Enterprises that have traditionally relied on these providers to manage their IT initiatives are now making significant investments in agentic AI, the next evolutionary stage […]
  • Women far outnumber men in law school, med school, vet school and other professional programs - Jon Marcus, Hechinger Report
    Women studying veterinary medicine now outnumber men by four to one. It’s not just veterinary school. The number of women has surpassed the number of men in law school, medical school, pharmacy school, optometry school and dental school. Women in the United States now earn 40 percent more doctoral degrees overall, and nearly twice as […]
  • Harnessing AI to expand scientific discovery - Hongliang Xin, Times Higher Ed
    From drug design to climate modelling, artificial intelligence can process data at scales far beyond human capacity. Hongliang Xin argues that the future of research lies in harnessing agentic AI through human-guided discovery, When it comes to generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI for short, I am an optimist. Sure, universities need to be cautious. The […]
  • AI has moved into universities’ engine room, but no one is at the controls - Tom Smith, Times Higher Ed
    By now, most universities have an artificial intelligence policy. It probably mentions ChatGPT, urges students not to cheat, offers a few examples of “appropriate use” and promises that staff will get guidance and training. All of that is fine. But it misses the real story. Walk through a typical UK university today. A prospective student […]
  • Celebrating Faculty Strengths and Differences: A Positive Strategy for Thriving Academia - Maureen Hermann, Faculty Focus
    In today’s complex academic landscape, fostering environments where faculty feel seen, valued, and celebrated is not merely ideal—it is essential. I consider myself truly blessed to work in a setting where individual strengths are not only recognized, but embraced and uplifted. This culture of respect and inclusion inspires innovation, deepens collaboration, and models the professionalism […]
  • AI and the Art of Judgment - Art Carden, EconLib
    A New York magazine article titled “Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College” made the rounds in mid-2025. I think about it often, and especially when I get targeted ads that are basically variations on “if you use our AI tool, you’ll be able to cheat without getting caught.” Suffice it to say it’s dispiriting. […]
  • FETC 2026: How CTE and AI Are Defining the Future of Learning - Amy Mcintosh, Ed Tech
    Rather than treating vocational programs and college prep as separate tracks, career and technical education (CTE) should be seen as a flexible route to debt-free postsecondary options and in-demand roles across technology, trades and emerging AI-enabled fields. Available funding should be used strategically to ensure these programs can hold up in the long term, according […]
  • Four ways artificial intelligence (AI) takes shape at CWRU—and across higher education - Brianna Smith, Case Western News
    Across higher education, conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) have shifted rapidly throughout the years. What began as debates over whether AI tools should be allowed in classrooms has evolved into a more nuanced question: how can universities use AI responsibly, ethically and effectively to enhance learning and research? At Case Western Reserve University, Sumon Biswas, […]
  • 6,000 Minnesota students go to online learning due to immigration actions - Imani Cruzen, Pioneer Press
    More than 6,000 St. Paul public school students have registered to learn online in the past week as the federal government’s immigration enforcement operation continues. St. Paul Public Schools’ temporary online learning option takes effect Thursday and the deadline for families to register was Sunday. All 69 district schools have been closed through this Wednesday […]

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Workcred, a nonprofit organization focused on credentialing in the workforce, is partnering with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association to help create opportunities for undergraduate students to earn certifications as part of their degree program. Supported by a grant from…

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