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AI Regulations: Virginia’s AI Act Targets ‘High Risk’ AI Systems
Artificial Intelligence // March 05, 2025

Virginia could be the second U.S. state to enact artificial intelligence (AI) regulations targeting high risk AI systems, after Colorado, according to the National Law Review. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

74% of Students Lack Access to Tuition Payment Apps
Payment Methods // December 31, 2024

Higher education is vital for personal and professional growth but rising tuition costs make it harder for students to attend. While financial aid like scholarships and loans help, delays in disbursement can jeopardize enrollment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

CFPB: 63% of Student Loan Borrowers Have Difficulty Making Payments
Debt // November 13, 2024

Most student loan borrowers have had difficulty making their loan payments, but many don’t know they could choose a different repayment plan that could help lower their payments, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday (Nov. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Report: OpenAI Hires Coursera’s Leah Belsky as First General Manager of Education
Personnel // September 18, 2024

OpenAI has reportedly hired its first general manager of education: former Coursera Chief Revenue Officer Leah Belsky. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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74% of Students Lack Access to Tuition Payment Apps

December 31, 2024
Higher education is vital for personal and professional growth but rising tuition costs make it harder for students to attend. While financial aid like scholarships and loans help, delays in disbursement can jeopardize enrollment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning

April 01, 2024
Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection, with digital platforms serving as...

Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans

January 23, 2024
The story of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education is about more than students using ChatGPT to write their term papers. Recent announcements show that as the technology matures and...

Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus

January 18, 2024
The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Anthropic Debuts Version of Claude AI Model for Higher Education

April 02, 2025
Anthropic has unveiled a version of its Claude AI model designed for higher education institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

CFPB: 63% of Student Loan Borrowers Have Difficulty Making Payments

November 13, 2024
Most student loan borrowers have had difficulty making their loan payments, but many don’t know they could choose a different repayment plan that could help lower their payments, the Consumer...

Report: OpenAI Hires Coursera’s Leah Belsky as First General Manager of Education

September 18, 2024
OpenAI has reportedly hired its first general manager of education: former Coursera Chief Revenue Officer Leah Belsky. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

OpenAI Founding Member Karpathy Launches AI Education Venture

July 17, 2024
One of OpenAI’s founding members says he is launching an “AI native” school. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...