"Your personal story is powerful!," says AI, if it thinks the writer is black. Students labeled "white" get critical feedback on how to improve.

AI tutors aren't producing a "revolution in education," so far.

Edtech hasn't improved learning, so far, say critics. And it may encourage students to offload thinking to a bot.

Tutoring can be very effective, if schools ensure students actually get tutored. Often, it's hit and miss.

AI is transforming teaching and learning, but maybe not for the better.

Artificial intelligence is generating laughs -- but not much respect -- due to the implosion of Google's Gemini tool. (It's not just the...