Weekly AI News Update (10-16 October 2025)

A study commissioned by Oxford University Press found 62% of UK students aged 13–18 believe AI negatively affects their learning skills, citing reduced creativity and overreliance on quick answers despite widespread use. The Guardian
A Cambridge University Press survey of over 3,000 researchers found 53% believe AI negatively affects academic publishing, citing risks of low-quality, AI-generated papers and research integrity issues regarding authorship and intellectual credit. Times Higher Education
City University of Hong Kong and Alibaba Cloud signed an MoU on 8 October 2025 to advance AI education and innovation. The partnership will establish an AI Digital Learning Lab, enhance curricula, offer internships, and strengthen academia–industry collaboration for future digital talent development. City University of Hong Kong
The Higher Education Policy Institute's AI and the Future of Universities (HEPI Report 193) highlights key priorities for higher education: embedding AI literacy, strategic technology adoption, rethinking assessment, developing workforce skills, enhancing research, and promoting ethical, human-centred AI integration. Higher Education Policy Institute
The 2025 Reading Leadership Conference in Lanzhou explored the impact of AI on reading culture, emphasising integrated learning communities, digital reading innovations, and the evolution of reading towards data-driven, problem-oriented educational practices. China Daily