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AI companies are embedding themselves into universities through campus deals, premium access programs, and deeper integration into admissions, advising, and coursework. As these tools become part of the academic infrastructure, questions grow around data access, independence, and how students develop critical thinking skills. When education and AI intersect, transparency and oversight matter.

This week in AI: From state-backed cyberattacks accelerated by AI tools, to leadership shakeups, transparency concerns in the AI boom, and renewed debates about monetization and emotional attachment to machines. As AI expands across security, business, and daily life, its influence is becoming harder to separate from the systems around it.