Google’s AI tool NotebookLM is expanding its Audio Overviews feature to 76 new languages, allowing users to create AI-generated podcasts based on their uploaded documents. The feature helps transform materials like course readings or legal briefs into audio summaries.
How AI learns intuitive physics from watching videos
Humans naturally grasp intuitive physics, but teaching AI this common sense is difficult. A new study from Meta AI shows that deep learning models can develop such understanding by watching large amounts of unlabeled videos, advancing general-purpose AI.
Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work – but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately
AI tools like ChatGPT are boosting productivity for many workers, with 58% globally using them at work, but risky practices like uploading sensitive data highlight the urgent need for better AI policies and training.
Human Consciousness Is a ‘Controlled Hallucination,’ Scientist Says—And AI Can Never Achieve It
In AI research, the “singularity” refers to a future point when artificial minds surpass human intelligence, potentially triggering rapid change. However, some experts argue that even then, AI will fall short of human brains due to its lack of consciousness.…
Why AI will not Democratize Education: a Critical Pragmatist Perspective
The paper argues that current commercial AI undermines democratic education, as defined by Dewey, by prioritizing individualized curriculum mastery and teacher automation over fostering communication, collaboration, and participatory learning. It also suggests alternative AI applications—like simulations, worldview exposure, and teacher …
CourseFlow: A Tool for Program Development and Curriculum Planning
CourseFlow is a cloud-based platform that helps educators design learning through intuitive, mind map-style workflows for activities, courses, and programs. It offers easy collaboration, content duplication, and organization, saving time across semesters.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/courseflow-a-tool-for-program-development-and-curriculum-planning…
How AI Can Change Online Learning—And How EdTech Leaders And Educators Should Prepare
AI is becoming increasingly integrated into education, with a significant number of students and teachers using tools like ChatGPT weekly. Surveys show that both K-12 and higher education are embracing generative AI for learning, instruction, and classroom engagement.
GPT-4.1 Has Launched—Here’s Everything You Can Do With It
OpenAI has released GPT-4.1, a new generation of AI models more capable than any of its predecessors. Although availability is limited, these models excel at coding and following instructions, but they also have other advantages over previous generations.
39 of the best AI courses you can take online for free
AI may eventually become a dominant force, but for now, we should focus on using it to our advantage. Udemy offers a variety of top-rated AI courses—many of them free—to help you get started today.
How to keep your data safe when you travel
When traveling, especially to the U.S., it’s wise to plan for device safety, as phones can be lost, stolen, or inspected by authorities during entry. Always take precautions to protect your data and privacy.
https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast/653243/data-privacy-borders-travel-big-tech-streaming…
Pedagogical Biases in AI-Powered Educational Tools: The Case of Lesson Plan Generators
This study reveals that AI lesson plan generators often reinforce outdated, teacher-centered approaches that limit student agency and dialogue. By applying intentional prompt engineering, the authors demonstrate how these tools can be guided to produce more student-centered, interactive lesson plans …
Being Human in 2035 How Are We Changing in the Age of AI?
Experts foresee major shifts in how people think, behave, and live as they adapt to AI, raising concerns about impacts on empathy, independence, and purpose. Others remain hopeful that AI could enhance curiosity, creativity, and decision-making.
https://imaginingthedigitalfuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Being-Human-in-2035-ITDF-report.pdf…
The Secret To AI In Education: We Should All Be Frustrated Pragmatists
In education, two camps are forming around AI: pragmatists who use it to ease daily workloads, and visionaries who see it as a tool to radically rethink schooling. True innovation lies in blending both approaches—leveraging AI for immediate support while …
Being Polite to AI Costs Millions, but I’ll Keep Doing It Just in Case
Do you always say “Please” and “Thank you” when conversing with artificial intelligence chatbots? It turns out that that simple act of politeness is expensive, but it may prove to be money well spent in the future.
https://www.makeuseof.com/being-polite-to-chatgpt-costs-money-worthwhile…
1.0 schools cannot teach 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 … kids
Traditional schooling, rooted in 19th-century industrial models, no longer suits our digital, interconnected era. Education must now empower learners to become creative innovators who shape inclusive and sustainable futures.
https://educationfutures.com/post/10-schools-cannot-teach-30-40-50-kids…