Center for Humane Technology

Education leader Eric Sheninger has published a new blog post titled 'The Human Element of School Improvement', arguing that successful school change depends on people and relationships rather than just programs, data or technology. The piece is being shared among educators and school leadership circles online, with readers in the education community discussing how to keep the human side of teaching at the center of improvement efforts.

Algorithmic risk assessment tools used in policing are drawing renewed attention as law enforcement agencies increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to evaluate suspects and predict reoffending. Civil liberties groups, including the Center for Democracy and Technology, are raising concerns about bias, transparency and due process in these systems, while supporters argue the tools can make decisions more consistent than human judgment alone.

Washington State Community College is hosting a panel discussion on finding the right balance between technology and the human element in health care. The event will bring together speakers to explore how advances such as digital tools and automation can serve patients without eroding personal connection and compassion in medical practice.

National Defense Magazine is running a sponsored piece on the future of unmanned systems, focusing on how drone autonomy can be scaled for defense applications. The article highlights growing military interest in autonomous drones, as armed forces seek larger fleets that can operate with less human control for reconnaissance, logistics and strike missions.