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Week in Edtech 6/26/2024: Prosus Exits BYJU's, K-12 Digital Tool Surge, LAUSD Challenges, Chegg Workforce Cut and More! Feat. Elyas Felfoul of WISE, Arijit Raychowdhury of Georgia Tech and Lindsay Jones of CAST

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Challenges and Controversies in the EdTech Industry

The chapter delves into the unexpected challenges faced by a company in the education technology sector, leading to layoffs and potential impacts on children's education. It discusses the complexities surrounding a smaller tech firm's handling of a major project for a school district, reflecting on the importance of prioritizing education in AI products. The conversation also touches on debates surrounding the use of cutting-edge technology like cell phones in schools, highlighting concerns about social media, cyberbullying, and the responsibility of schools in managing children's access to technology.

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