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AI in Education

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KCSIE 2026 is confirmed: AI is now part of the safeguarding system

Mark Orchison: Jul 8, 2026 10:57:21 AM

The finalised Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance is published and comes into force on 1 September 2026. For schools, the most...

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The coming AI churn in EdTech: Why schools need to look beyond the badge

Mark Orchison: Jun 5, 2026 12:00:00 PM

AI is now being added to almost every part of the EdTech market.

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When School Staff Build Their Own AI Apps: Innovation, Accountability and the Hidden Risk

Mark Orchison: Jun 5, 2026 10:58:52 AM

There is a new form of technology adoption starting to appear in schools.

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Student Images, Deepfakes and the New Digital Safety Reality for Schools

Mark Orchison: Jun 3, 2026 7:45:00 AM

In May 2025, we became aware of a deeply concerning emerging threat affecting schools: the use of publicly available student images to create...

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This Month in School Technology: Vendor Risk, Cyber Resilience and the AI Governance Gap

Mark Orchison: Jun 2, 2026 11:20:39 AM

Over the last month, several education technology stories have landed that, on the surface, look separate.

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The Diamond Formation: Why Schools Need a Governance Structure for AI

Mark Orchison: May 19, 2026 11:19:28 AM

Embedding AI into schools is not really about the technology. It is not even about the people leading the initiative. More often, success or failure...

AI in Education

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From AI Paralysis to Practical Leadership: Reflections from The Educators AI Playbook LIVE NYC

9ine: May 19, 2026 11:15:59 AM

On Friday 10 April, school leaders, accreditors, technology partners and educators came together at the United Nations International School in New...

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Leading AI Responsibly in Schools Means Making Governance Visible

Mark Orchison: Apr 2, 2026 11:12:53 AM

AI is already in your school. Staff are experimenting with tools. Students are using them independently. New AI-powered platforms are appearing in...

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The Dark Side of Innovation: Uncovering the Hidden AI Risks in Schools

9ine: Feb 27, 2026 6:26:25 AM

Closing the session at the St. Regis Downtown, Mark Orchison, CEO of 9ine, took the stage to address the room of school leaders. Following...

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10 Things Heads Need to Know About AI

9ine: Feb 27, 2026 6:15:00 AM

Key Takeaways from Steve Bambury’s (Head of Digital Learning and Innovation at JESS Dubai) presentation at the 2025 AI & Cyber Security Forum, Dubai

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Beyond the Hype: How UAE School Leaders are Navigating the AI Wave

9ine: Feb 27, 2026 6:00:00 AM

Insights from the 2025 AI & Cyber Security Forum, Dubai

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9ine presents ‘Turing Trials Student Version’

9ine: Feb 25, 2026 11:38:35 AM

Last year saw the successful launch of 9ine’s Turing Trials AI card game, which we designed for schools as a fun, free and engaging way for them to...

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UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2025 on Child Digital Safety: what it means for schools (and what to do now)

9ine: Feb 24, 2026 9:20:42 AM

The UAE has now put a clear “child digital safety” governance framework into law, and it’s one that will materially affect how schools select,...

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KCSIE 2026 (Draft) Has Been Published – New AI Safeguarding Obligations Look Likely.

9ine: Feb 23, 2026 11:54:25 AM

KCSIE has been edging towards “technology-first safeguarding” for years, but the KCSIE 2026 draft for consultation (12 February 2026) makes the...

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