King High School in Tampa is replacing its International Baccalaureate program with a new AI and innovation focus. The Hillsborough school district confirmed the change, which will introduce courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and computing. The King High School of Innovation is expected to open in 2028, with the current IB students graduating by 2030. The district plans to share more details during the 2027-2028 application window.
Key Takeaways
- King High School in Tampa is replacing its IB program with an AI and innovation curriculum
- The new King High School of Innovation will launch in 2028, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and computing
- Current IB students are expected to graduate by 2030
- MIT Sloan is adding courses on AI-augmented work, defense ventures, and agentic AI transformation
- Women hold only 26% of AI jobs and 13% of C-suite roles, according to LinkedIn
- An AI After Five initiative aims to create more opportunities for women in tech
- Autonomous AI agents can now find system vulnerabilities in just 11 minutes for only $2.83
- The World Bank warns AI-related export growth may worsen income inequality and job displacement
- Telecom operators increasingly rely on open models, with 89% calling them important to AI plans
- NVIDIA, Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, and xAI signed a morally binding but unenforced AI safety pact
King High School replaces IB program with AI and innovation focus
King High School in Tampa is ending its International Baccalaureate program. The school will launch a new AI and innovation program called the King High School of Innovation. The new program will teach students about AI, cybersecurity, and computing. Hillsborough school district officials confirmed the change. The AI program is expected to open in 2028.
Florida high school swaps 32-year-old IB program for AI magnet
Hillsborough school district officials confirmed plans to sunset the International Baccalaureate program at King High School with the current class of students expected to graduate in 2030. The school was the second high school in the district to offer the IB program in 1994. A new artificial intelligence program called the King High School of Innovation is expected to open at the school in 2028. The program will focus on AI, Cybersecurity, and Computing. The district will share more information during the application window in 2027-2028.
World Bank warns of risks from relying on AI products
The World Bank raised its growth forecast for the East Asia and Pacific region due to a surge in exports of AI-related products. However, the bank also warned of risks from economic reliance on these products. The report says AI can cause job displacement and increased income inequality. The World Bank urges policymakers to diversify economies and invest in human capital. It wants the benefits of AI shared equitably among all parts of society.
AI hacking costs drop to just a few dollars, security experts say
An era of ultra-low-cost hacking has arrived, according to the IT industry. An autonomous AI agent took an average of just 11 minutes to find system vulnerabilities and complete attack code. The cloud computing cost was only $2.83. This is a huge drop from ransomware toolkits once traded for $7,500 or more. Security experts say the old model of building high network walls is no longer enough. They recommend a Zero Trust model that verifies identities at every step. CEOs must see security as a critical investment for company survival.
CyberDSA 2026 opens in Malaysia with call for secure AI
CyberDSA 2026 opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 6, 2026. Deputy Minister of Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong said an AI nation must also be a secure nation. Malaysia has set a target of becoming an AI Nation by 2030 under the Malaysia Digital Action Plan 2030. The exhibition has 167 participating companies and organizations from 21 countries. The event focuses on advancing secure AI, strengthening digital trust, and safeguarding data sovereignty.
Telecom operators build AI plans using open models
Telecom operators are building their AI strategies on open models to cut costs and customize services. A survey found 89% of respondents say open source models are important to their AI plans. Companies like NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison are using open models for voice apps, network operations, and local language services. NVIDIA also released a guide to help operators fine-tune open models with their own data.
MIT Sloan adds new courses on AI and tech trends
MIT Sloan School of Management is offering new courses on emerging technologies and business trends. Courses include AI-Augmented Work, Defense and Dual-Use Ventures, and Leading Agentic AI Transformation in Organizations. The classes cover topics like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity. They are taught by experts and available both online and on campus for students and professionals worldwide.
Women push for more seats in the AI industry
Women hold only 26% of AI jobs and 13% of C-suite roles, according to LinkedIn research. A group called AI After Five is working to change this through events and pitch competitions. The effort aims to create more opportunities for women in the growing tech field. NBC News reported on the initiative.
Critics say Trump AI pact lacks real enforcement
The White House Accord on Super Intelligence is only morally binding, not legally enforced. AI companies like Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Nvidia signed the pact and agreed to self-policing. Critics say this lets companies design their own controls, pick their own evaluators, and decide if they followed the rules. The accord has no requirement to share findings with the public or any government authority.
US universities avoid AI detectors over false accusations
Many US universities are hesitant to use AI-powered tools to detect cheating on student assignments. Biology professor Timothy Paustian at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worries about a false positive rate of up to 50 percent. This means half of the students flagged for cheating could be innocent. The university said it is committed to a fair learning environment and is exploring other ways to prevent cheating.
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- CyberDSA 2026 opens with Malaysia's call for secure AI adoption
- Why Telecom Operators Are Building Their AI Strategy on Open Models
- These new MIT Sloan courses track emerging technologies and business trends
- Women fighting for seats in the AI industry as tech jobs surge
- Trump’s ‘morally binding’ AI pact is not enough
- Grappling with 'homework scams,' US universities shun AI detectors
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