Category: Artificial Intelligence

Educators need to balance benefits and understand shortcomings of high-tech tools.

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2025/08/04/are-ai-powered-schools-the-future-not-so-fast…

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 …

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.…

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…

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.

https://hybridhorizons.substack.com/p/the-state-of-genai…

Most popular AI chatbots send our data back and forth for processing on the cloud raising issues about privacy and even data usage. PocketPal AI is a free app that brings the power of AI models locally onto your smartphone.…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming technology across devices and industries, driving productivity for individuals and companies. To recognize these advancements, Tom’s Guide has launched its first AI awards, celebrating the best AI innovations of the past year.

https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/toms-guide-ai-awards-2025…

AI tutors are being promoted as tools that can personalize learning and provide tailored feedback to students. However, there is limited research on their effectiveness in structured university settings, prompting new studies to assess their real impact. In our new …

Many teachers are using AI-powered apps to save time and reduce job stress, finding them helpful in daily tasks. However, many others aren’t using AI due to more urgent priorities and a lack of knowledge or support.

https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-teachers-need-to-level-up-their-ai-use-4-lessons-learned/2025/05…

At AMIT, AI helps teachers reach students more deeply and compassionately, especially in communities too often left behind.

https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-856058…

Microsoft has big plans for the internet, such as using AI agents instead of Google Search to find information, book holidays or buy stuff.

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/gadgets/article/3312728/microsoft-sees-future-internet-ai-agents-crawling-websites-us-tech-willing…

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 …

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…

Sam Altman and Jony Ive are teaming up to create a groundbreaking OpenAI hardware device aimed at surpassing smartphones, following lessons from the failed Humane AI Pin. Their new venture, led by Ive’s LoveFrom studio, aspires to usher in a …