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This analysis examines how coordinated governance—spanning procurement standards, algorithmic transparency, consent procedures, and international policy—can protect students while supporting responsible innovation.",{"src":534,"srcset":535,"width":45,"height":43,"alt":536},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fb3557824f6f9df984b2d.webp","\u002Fmedia\u002F41b8a9525e70cfb7d6b6.webp 400w, \u002Fmedia\u002F4365469ea4ef56fa38cf.webp 800w, \u002Fmedia\u002Fb3557824f6f9df984b2d.webp 1600w","Governing the Algorithm: How Market Forces, Policy, and Ethics Are Reshaping AI Tutoring","2026-10-18T18:04:47.000Z",{"slug":333,"name":341,"path":539},[540,541,542],{"slug":84,"name":85},{"slug":87,"name":88},{"slug":333,"name":341},45,1792577395205]