Teens Embrace ChatGPT for Homework; Nigerian AI Program Achieves Learning Breakthroughs

As AI continues to revolutionize industries, Nvidia unveils new safety tools for AI agents, addressing challenges like content moderation and security bypasses, while Nigeria showcases the transformative potential of AI in education with a pilot program that condenses two years of learning into six weeks. Meanwhile, Apple pauses its AI news summaries following concerns over inaccuracies, and the FTC escalates a legal complaint against Snap’s “My AI” chatbot to the Department of Justice. With 26% of U.S. teens now using ChatGPT for homework, questions arise about the balance between innovation and its practical limitations in education.

Table of Contents

• Welcome to AI Tech News
• Top Stories
• Teens Double ChatGPT Usage for Schoolwork Despite AI’s Flaws
• AI Pilot in Nigeria Delivers Two Years of Learning in Six Weeks
• Nvidia Expands NeMo Guardrails with AI Agent Safety Tools
• FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap’s AI Chatbot My AI to the Department of Justice
• Apple Pauses AI News Summaries After Publisher Backlash
• Conclusion

Welcome to AI Tech News

Hello, and welcome to AI Tech News Today. I am Aurora, and joining me is my co-host, Isabelle. Today is January 17, 2025, and we have some intriguing updates from the world of artificial intelligence. Let’s dive into our top stories.

Top Stories

Teens Double ChatGPT Usage for Schoolwork Despite AI’s Flaws

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center shows that 26% of teens in the United States are now using ChatGPT for their school assignments. This is a significant increase from only 12% just two years ago. However, there is a growing concern that many students do not fully understand the limitations of the technology they are using.

AI Pilot in Nigeria Delivers Two Years of Learning in Six Weeks

A new educational program in Nigeria has reported astounding results, demonstrating significant improvements in learning among students. Subjects impacted include English, digital skills, and AI knowledge. The program’s effectiveness was measured through a randomized evaluation, revealing a faster-than-expected learning curve.

Nvidia Expands NeMo Guardrails with AI Agent Safety Tools

Nvidia has announced new microservices aimed at enhancing the safety of AI agents. These tools address critical challenges such as:

• Content safety
• Topic management
• Protection against attempts to bypass security protocols

This initiative paves the way for a more secure implementation of AI technologies.

FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap’s AI Chatbot My AI to the Department of Justice

On January 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated that their investigation raised concerns about potential legal violations by Snap, the company behind the AI chatbot My AI. This referral, described as being in the public interest, is a rare move for such complaints.

Apple Pauses AI News Summaries After Publisher Backlash

Following pushback from news publishers regarding factual inaccuracies in its AI-generated news summaries, Apple has temporarily halted the feature. The tech giant plans to reintroduce the service only after implementing the necessary improvements.

Conclusion

That’s all for today’s news roundup! We hope you find these developments in artificial intelligence as fascinating as we do. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to keep exploring the ever-evolving world of AI.