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Tech and Education Policies Shift as Trump Backs AI in Classrooms, Wisconsin Eyes Nuclear for Data Centers, AMD Advances GPU Virtualization, and HBCUs Gain Renewed Support
Trump proposes integrating artificial intelligence into classrooms as part of a White House plan aimed at boosting innovation in K–12 education. However, experts caution that the executive order, issued Wednesday, may expose sensitive school data to risks, citing inadequate cybersecurity safeguards and concerns over AI companies potentially using student information to train their models. Wisconsin weighs nuclear energy expansion to meet data center power demand, as state lawmakers consider two new bills aimed at bolstering the role of nuclear power in the state’s energy future. In a recent public hearing before the Assembly’s Committee on Jobs and the Economy, legislators discussed Assembly Bill 108, which would direct the Public Service Commission to identify potential sites for new nuclear reactors, and Assembly Bill 132, which would establish a nuclear energy summit at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The push comes amid surging electricity needs fueled by data centers and AI infrastructure, with proponents highlighting nuclear’s reliability and Wisconsin’s industrial strengths in supporting emerging technologies like fusion energy. Both bills await further action by the committee. 3D printing a practical fixturing tool has proven to be a game-changer for efficient mass production. Faced with the challenge of accurate assemblies, one maker tackled the issue by designing a custom 3D-printed fixturing system. The solution features a grid-based workplate where plastic fixtures can be positioned using bolts and nuts, offering flexibility and ease of customization. Ideal for low-force applications like laser cutting, the setup’s stability is further enhanced by a laser-cut wooden base reinforced with concrete, combining innovation with durability for precision manufacturing. President Renews Commitment to HBCUs, Emphasizing Excellence and Innovation — On April 23, 2025, the White House issued a sweeping executive order reaffirming its dedication to Historically Black Colleges and Universities as vital engines of educational excellence and economic opportunity. The order reinstates the White House Initiative on HBCUs under the Executive Office, aiming to expand public-private partnerships, bolster infrastructure, enhance student career pathways, and increase access to federal resources. It also revives the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs, ensuring collaborative leadership from key sectors. By centralizing oversight and calling for an annual HBCU summit, the administration underscores the essential role these institutions play in America’s future workforce and innovation landscape. AMD Releases Open-Source GIM Driver for GPU Virtualization, Radeon Support Planned. The tech giant has unveiled its GPU-IOV Module, now open-sourced to enable SR-IOV-based GPU virtualization on Instinct MI300X accelerators using the Linux kernel and KVM hypervisor. Key features of the AMD GIM driver include virtual function configuration, GPU scheduling, hang detection, and comprehensive PF/VF management. Initially compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and ROCm 6.4, AMD also plans to expand this virtualization support to its Radeon GPU lineup, signaling a broader push into client-side virtualization.
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