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AI Literacy in Schools

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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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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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AI and cyber resilience: Securing the future of education

9ine: Jan 20, 2026 10:15:34 AM

Imagine your school as a family home. To protect your loved ones and your most valuable possessions, you likely invest in perimeter defences such as...

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Turing Trials Scenario 10: When facial recognition gets it wrong

9ine: Jan 7, 2026 11:42:43 AM

Welcome to our next installment of the ‘Turing Trials Walk-Throughs’, where we take you through each of the ten scenarios we currently have for...