Category: Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI is really good at computer programming – to the point where the way we teach and assess students who are learning to program must change.

https://theconversation.com/ai-helps-students-skip-right-to-the-good-stuff-in-this-intro-programming-course-220757…

While ChatGPT is a fantastic AI tool, certain privacy concerns have surrounded it since its November 2022 launch. One such concern is OpenAI’s use of user chat data to further train its LLMs. But worry not; you can opt out …

You can now generate AI images using Google Bard, and it’s completely free to do so.

https://www.makeuseof.com/google-bard-how-to-generate-ai-images…

That report, which is 165 pages long, comes from an advisory group, the Conseil de l’innovation du Québec (CIQ), which recommends innovation strategies to the government. It released 12 “priority” recommendations and 25 complementary ones. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/artificial-intelligence-report-provincial-government-innovation-1.7104991…

Most experts recommend that schools and districts steer clear of banning artificial intelligence, instead letting students learn about AI by permitting them to use AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to complete some assignments. That opens up a host of questions for …

The Rabbit R1 doesn’t have apps like the phone in your pocket right now, but relies on a generative AI-based voice bot that gets things done for you — and people are quite keen to know more about this novel …

Google is hoping to breathe new life into Assistant by integrating its large language model chatbot Bard. Fresh leaks suggest this could launch as soon as March, bringing generative AI capabilities and improved reasoning to the voice assistant.

https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-assistant-with-bard-details-just-leaked-including-release-info-and-new-features…

Our potential is greater than we realize. Even in highly competitive domains, like chess and GO, performance can be operating far below the limit of what is possible. Perhaps AI will give us a way to push through these limits …

The 2024 National Educational Technology Plan is a forward-thinking approach to reframing and realizing the potential of educational technology to enhance the instructional core, reduce achievement gaps, and improve student learning in our schools.

U.S. Department of Education Releases 2024

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Artificial intelligence is touching every area of our lives, and web browsers are no different.

https://www.makeuseof.com/best-ai-browsers…

Cheating and plagiarism are generally regarded as deadly sins in higher education. However, the tide is turning, and a rehabilitative attitude is increasingly being promoted, even as digital plagiarism tools emerge that are increasingly difficult to detect. In this featured …

Microsoft is shipping many features to Copilot to improve its usability, including OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo model.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/copliot-first-anniversary-new-deep-search-gpt-4-turbo…

The emergence of AI agents like ChatGPT-4 Vision is a significant milestone, as these systems are not just reactive but proactive, capable of anticipating user needs and taking action autonomously. This shift is not a peek into a far-off future; …

Australia’s Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI – algorithms that can create new content – to be used routinely in classrooms around the country.…

AI is a fascinating field, one that has seen a ton of advancements in recent years. In fact, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has singlehandedly increased the hype around generative AI to new levels. But the days of ChatGPT being the only viable …