ChatGPT can now search for data on the internet

17 Sept 19:14 Key points summarised by AI

ChatGPT now accesses real-time internet data, overcoming its previous knowledge cutoff of August 2021.
The new "Browse with Bing" feature provides current, authoritative information, complete with direct links to sources.
Initially launched for paying subscribers (ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise), OpenAI plans to make this feature available to all users soon.
The update was temporarily suspended in June after users found ways to bypass internet content paywalls.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.