Author: Rafael Scapin

OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy envisions AI bots as expert, patient, and multilingual tutors available to all 8 billion people on demand. His latest venture, Eureka Labs, aims to revolutionize education by addressing the scarcity of skilled teachers. This initiative represents …

McGraw Hill has introduced two generative AI tools to enhance personalized learning for K–12 and higher education students. Writing Assistant offers real-time feedback and guidance for grades 6–12, while AI Reader supports university students with interactive reading enrichment. These tools …

To coincide with A-level, T-level and BTEC results day, Olly Newton, executive director at the Edge Foundation shares his thoughts on the future of assessment and how tools such as AI are changing the game.

https://www.jisc.ac.uk/blog/the-future-of-assessment-embracing-ai-and-edtech…

This paper explores how advancements in AI, particularly Machine Learning, can enhance the production of high-quality journalism, addressing the challenges of disinformation and revenue loss while increasing public trust in media.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169023X23000423…

Ever find yourself drowning in a sea of notes, ideas, and to-do lists, wondering how to keep everything organized? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with managing our information efficiently. But what if there was a way to streamline …

AI is being used in exciting ways to bridge educational divides, and AI-powered nonprofits are creating a roadmap for what the future of education may hold.

https://ssir.org/articles/entry/ai-nonprofits-education…

Generative AI tools are rapidly advancing, evolving from simple image creation to full movie generation. While some tools offer limited free options, such as OpenAI’s DALL-E with two free images per day, others provide more generous free tiers. However, for …

Qu is the founder of Heeyo, a startup that offers children between the ages of three and 11 an AI chatbot and over 2,000 interactive games and activities, including books, trivia and role-playing adventures. Heeyo also lets parents and kids …

Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, has launched a new AI tool, “Write Brief with AI,” to help bloggers refine their writing. The tool assists with improving clarity and conciseness, complementing an earlier AI writing assistant. Currently in beta, it’s available …

Remember when cheating in school meant sneaking in a crib sheet or glancing at a neighbor’s test? Teachers today likely look back on those days with nostalgia. Now, they face a more formidable challenge in maintaining academic honesty: generative AI. …

If you’re dreading going back to school because of the lengthy reading assignments, here’s how to save time and energy with an AI assistant that can help with reading, summarizing, and outlining content.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-analyze-lengthy-pdfs-for-free…

Would you still subscribe to an expensive Adobe plan if you could get all you needed from free software? Let’s compare Linearity design software to Adobe Creative Cloud to see if it can replace Adobe.

https://www.makeuseof.com/linearity-vs-adobe…

Some tech leaders believe AI could replace human teachers, but students may resist, missing the inspiration and support from live instructors. Privacy concerns and potential misuse of data also pose challenges. Additionally, if AI tutors dominate education, there’s a risk …