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By Ben | Taught AI Academy At Taught AI, I’ve always been committed to staying ahead—not just in AI innovation, but in grounding everything I build in the latest educational research. That’s why I’m proud to share that all Taught AI tools have now been updated to reflect the refreshed guidance from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) on metacognition and self-regulated learning. This update ensures every prompt, resource, and workflow I design is not only intelligent and

By Ben | Taught AI Academy AI is evolving faster than policy, and nowhere is that more alarming than in the rise of AI character chat apps  like Character.AI  — platforms marketed as entertainment but increasingly used by children and young people for companionship, escapism, and even emotional advice. At first glance, these apps look harmless: create a digital “friend,” talk about your day, or role‑play your favourite character. But beneath the friendly surface lies a growin

By Ben | Taught AI Academy AI has officially entered the classroom. In 2025, the majority of UK teachers now say they’re using AI tools regularly—whether for planning, differentiation, admin, or communication. And confidence is growing fast: 87%  of educators now say they feel either completely  or somewhat  comfortable using AI at work. But here’s the concern: the policies, guidance, and safeguarding protections that should sit alongside AI use are either missing—or unknown

Google has just rolled out Gemini across Google Workspace for Education—embedding over 30 powerful AI tools into the platforms teachers...

Yesterday the Department for Education released its long-awaited guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in education. At Taught AI...

From AI to ABC's: Texas School Puts a New Spin on Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmix-IUSAN0 A recent article spotlighting a...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s20O1a4xczQ In an era defined by rapid technological change, the role of education is no longer to “keep...