OpenAI launched a new ChatGPT “study mode” that guides students step by step to answers, aiming to foster deeper learning instead of simply giving solutions. Educators see potential for personalized learning but remain wary of cheating and cognitive skill impacts.…
No more teachers, no more books at private schools run by artificial intelligence
AI-led schools like Alpha combine two hours of personalized, AI-driven lessons with hands-on life skills projects guided by humans, emphasizing motivation and self-directed learning. These programs are expanding rapidly, praised for individualized education but criticized for screen addiction risks and …
Are AI-powered schools the future? Not so fast
Educators need to balance benefits and understand shortcomings of high-tech tools.
Version control: how I combat the rise of generative AI in the classroom
I was worried that ChatGPT was composing my students’ essays. Looking at the writing process step by step can combat this and has other benefits, too.
Gemini can now turn your photos into video with Veo 3
Google is making it easier to create videos with Gemini, but you only get a few shots per day.
The Best ChatGPT Alternative Isn’t What You Think
Most ChatGPT alternatives like Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI offer similar chatbot experiences with minimal differences in output quality. Perplexity stands out by combining multiple AI models with extra research and productivity features beyond a standard chatbot.
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-chatgpt-alternative-isnt-what-you-think…
The Only Open-Source PDF Editors You’ll Ever Need
Open-source PDF tools give you powerful features without subscription traps or licensing headaches. While proprietary options exist, these free alternatives handle everything from basic edits to advanced workflows.
College students can get Google AI Pro for free, as company launches new guided learning mode
Google is offering university students 18+ one year of its AI Pro plan for free, giving access to its top AI tools. The promotion is available not only in the U.S. but also in Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil.
https://mashable.com/article/google-ai-pro-free-students-guided-learning…
ExpanDrive: cloud and remote server mounting software is now free for personal use
ExpanDrive now offers a free plan that lets individuals or small teams mount cloud storage as local drives with support for major services and protocols like FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV. The free tier allows up to 10 devices or users …
Harnessing Visual Learning with Free Tools
Creating concept maps helps turn abstract ideas into clear visuals, aiding comprehension and collaboration. Free tools like Draw.io and MXStudioGraph simplify visual learning for students and educators from K-16.
The State of GenAI
Educators are moving from fear to experimentation with generative AI as the tools evolve beyond text. A key shift is the challenge to traditional authority, prompting humility among experts and explaining some of the resistance to AI’s capabilities.
Higher Education Needs to Get On the AI Train – And Fast!
An administrator in higher education highlights Patrick Dempsey’s call to shift from punishing students to fostering fluency. They predict a rise in community colleges due to their agility and alignment with workforce needs.
https://www.skool.com/iheartai/higher-education-needs-to-get-on-the-ai-train-and-fast?p=91432863…
Building Our AI Capacity: A Playlist for Educators
As educators wrap up the school year, many ask how to learn more about generative AI. I’ve compiled a concise playlist of reliable resources and encourage hands-on practice to build real understanding.
https://erichudson.substack.com/p/building-our-ai-capacity-a-playlist…
Microsoft just gave you access to OpenAI’s incredible Sora video generator for free
Bing now offers users free access to generate AI videos through its app using Sora, OpenAI’s premium video generator. This marks the first time Sora is available at no cost, highlighting the close collaboration between Bing and OpenAI. — here’s …
Microsoft sees future of the internet as AI agents crawling websites for us, tech willing
Microsoft has big plans for the internet, such as using AI agents instead of Google Search to find information, book holidays or buy stuff.