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The KIDS Act: what it means for US schools

The proposed Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) is working its way through the US legislative process, and it's an important development...

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ICO's EdTech Examined: what its audit of 28 vendors means for schools

The Information Commissioner's Office has audited 28 edtech vendors and published the results in "EdTech Examined: key findings from our audits." The...

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

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

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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Dubai AI & Cyber Security Forum 2025

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10 Things Heads Need to Know About AI

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

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.

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

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!’

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

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The Unfiltered Impact of AI & KCSIE Compliance on Schools in 2025

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

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EdTech Vendor Cyber Attacks With Data Breaches Causing Frustration For The New Academic Year

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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Why the Human in the Loop Matters More Than Ever

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AI in Education: AI Literacy and Why Human in the Loop Matters More Than Ever

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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