The Pulse
Where innovation meets intention. The Pulse tracks the heartbeat of technology, policy, and people; bringing together stories, research, and reflections that connect AI, privacy, and education to the people shaping our digital future.
Putting People at the Center of Progress
As AI reshapes how we learn, work, and create, the real question isn’t what machines can do—it’s how people will thrive alongside them. Humanity, AI, and the Future of Learning explores how empathy, equity, and imagination must guide innovation, and how partnerships like Lumina Foundation’s Humanity in AI can help lead the way.
The Wellness Paradox: When Productivity Tools Burn Us Out
Efficiency promised freedom, yet many of us feel more tethered than ever. In 2025’s hyper-connected world, digital wellness has become essential. Explore how families and workplaces can design calm, intentional tech habits and rediscover focus in the age of AI.
How Kids Think About AI — and Why It Matters for the Future of Digital Literacy
Children see AI as everything from “all-knowing” to “rule-following.” A new University of Washington study shows how these mental models evolve—and why bridging curiosity and critical thinking is key to AI literacy.
Can AI Help Kids Think Better? What New Research Says About Learning in the Age of Algorithms
A new longitudinal study shows that AI tools can significantly enhance children’s problem-solving and reasoning skills — but only when used thoughtfully. The research confirms that younger learners gain the most cognitive benefit from adaptive AI, highlighting the importance of age-appropriate design and human-centered learning.
Teaching AI Literacy: Preparing Classrooms for a Smarter Tomorrow
Ahead of next month’s launch of DIG-IT: Class Garden, Tech It Out explores why understanding algorithms belongs beside reading and math. Learn how curiosity, creativity, and community help students use AI responsibly—and why AI literacy is the new civic skill.
Data Doesn’t Forget: The Hidden Life of a Child’s Digital Footprint
Each tap on a tablet leaves a lasting mark. In 2025, old privacy laws can’t keep pace with AI-driven learning tools. Discover how to run a quick digital-safety audit at home and teach kids that privacy isn’t paranoia—it’s digital citizenship.
The AI Act and the Age of Accountability: What Europe’s 2024 Rules Mean for U.S. Families
Europe’s 2024 AI Act is reshaping how American children experience technology. As companies adjust to new transparency and safety rules, families in the U.S. are already seeing quieter but meaningful changes—clearer labels, safer data, smarter questions. Here’s what to know and how to stay ahead.
At the Heart of Responsible Innovation
Technology is evolving faster than policy, ethics, and education can keep up. The Pulse exists to bridge that gap—translating complex ideas into insights families, educators, and communities can trust.
Here, we decode policy, elevate diverse voices, and explore what it means to build a healthier, more human relationship with technology.
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Clear, timely analysis of AI and privacy legislation around the world—what’s proposed, what’s passed, and why it matters for families and classrooms.
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Exploring bias, fairness, and access in emerging technologies. Centering values that make innovation serve everyone.
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Where education, creativity, and technology meet. Insights for parents, teachers, and youth advocates navigating digital classrooms.
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Investigating how technology impacts focus, creativity, and collective wellbeing—at home, in schools, and in the workplace.
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Conversations with thought leaders, educators, and innovators reimagining the role of technology in society.