Category: Artificial Intelligence

The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) has released its Artificial Intelligence Policy Guidance to help school boards integrate AI in K-12 education for the 2024/25 school year. The guidance covers ethical AI use, data privacy, and equity, encouraging educators and …

Google.org, the tech company’s philanthropy arm, plans to invest over $25 million to support five education nonprofits in helping educators and students learn more about how to use artificial intelligence.

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09…

A recent paper from Harvard researchers argues that while AI excels at optimizing known problems, it struggles with the “hard problem” of independently discovering and defining new scientific questions, a task still reliant on human creativity and insight.

Can AI

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When I first encountered ChatGPT’s Memories feature, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But after using it for a while, I’ve realized the world of difference it makes in the quality of responses I get. It’s like having a digital …

Copilot can now help organize your Outlook inbox, perform advanced analytics in Excel, and build better PowerPoint decks.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/16/24246014/microsoft-office-copilot-ai-features-excel-python-outlook-word-powerpoint…

These are just a few of the exciting developments emerging from the intersection of AI and accessibility. Many people in the higher education community are rightfully cautious about the use of AI. However, numerous products and services that promise more …

Check out full recorded lectures, animated explainers, or frenetic YouTube experimenters: Here are the best AI courses.

https://tech.co/news/best-youtube-channels-free-ai-tutorials…

Preliminary findings inspire other large Harvard classes to test approach this fall.

Professor tailored AI tutor to physics course. Engagement doubled.

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A new report details what teens think parents and teachers should know about how they use, or don’t use, generative artificial intelligence.

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/24/09/students-are-using-ai-already-heres-what-they-think-adults-should-know…

As AI becomes critical to future workforce success, students share their views on the role universities play in AI integration and education.

Most students are using AI for academics

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OpenAI’s o1 model has significantly reduced previous limitations, now excelling in professional services where deep reflection and reasoning are crucial. As it engages in extended thought processes, its ability to perform complex reasoning tasks improves over time. This marks a …

In the ever-changing world of educational technology, AI slide generators can play a key role in transforming how instructional content is developed. AI slide generators are particularly valuable for their ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of lesson preparation …

Type or paste in text related to something you’re writing or teaching and you’ll see multiple relevant visualizations within seconds.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91178294/napkin-is-a-great-new-ai-tool-for-making-quick-visuals…

Google’s Gemini is a suite of generative AI models, apps, and services designed to compete with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Llama. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Gemini, with regular updates on new models, features, and Google’s …

In June 2024, an online keynote at the SALTISE conference by Prof. Mutlu Cukurova, titled “Interplay of Learning, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in Education,” explored the integration of AI and data analytics in educational settings. This summary presents key insights …