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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.
Data Privacy
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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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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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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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Turing Trials Scenario 2: Using Facial Recognition for Attendance Monitoring
9ine: Dec 10, 2025 11:38:46 AM
Join 9ine for the second of our ‘Turing Trials Walk-throughs’, where we take you through Scenario 2, discussing the risks, issues and safeguards...
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AI in Education: 9ine presents ‘Turing Trials Walk-throughs!’
Mark Orchison: Oct 2, 2025 3:39:02 PM
Introducing ‘Turing Trials Walk-throughs’, our weekly guide between now and the end of 2025, which takes a look at each of the Scenarios in Turing...
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The Unfiltered Impact of AI & KCSIE Compliance on Schools in 2025
9ine: Sep 19, 2025 12:32:48 PM
In 2025, schools in England face a convergence of new safeguarding requirements and data protection laws as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes...
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EdTech Vendor Cyber Attacks With Data Breaches Causing Frustration For The New Academic Year
9ine: Aug 28, 2025 7:53:58 AM
Whether your school is already back in full swing, or still preparing for the upcoming academic year, schools aren’t just welcoming students back to...
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AI in Education: AI Literacy and Why Human in the Loop Matters More Than Ever
9ine: Aug 27, 2025 9:57:38 AM
Whether your school is just beginning its Artificial Intelligence (AI) journey, or already experimenting with AI tools, building strong AI literacy...
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The UK Data (Use and Access Act): What does it mean for Schools and EdTech Vendors?
9ine: Jul 25, 2025 11:36:59 AM
June 2025 saw a change to the data protection landscape in the UK, with the Data (Use and Access) Bill becoming law, to update the UK GDPR and Data...
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KCSIE 2025: What We Got Right (and What We Didn’t) About AI and Safeguarding
Mark Orchison: Jul 8, 2025 12:22:10 PM
When we published our forecast on how KCSIE 2025 might address Artificial Intelligence, we speculated that the Department for Education was poised to...