Category: Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Research Forum is a new series of conversations that explore recent advances, bold new ideas, and important discussions within the global research community. Leading Microsoft researchers will share insights into their work, followed by live online discussions with audience …

The penetration of AI and the rise of EdTech companies herald a promising future. Its potential for personalizing learning and improving writing is remarkable. But the potential dilution of human interaction and reliance on artificial intelligence are real concerns. Navigating …

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…

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.…

Andrew Ng–an AI pioneer and Stanford computer science professor–has released a new course called Generative AI for Everyone. Designed for a non-technical audience, the course will “guide you through how generative AI works and what it can (and can’t) do. …

Not all students are letting AI do their homework. Others are seizing upon the technology to genuinely augment their education.

https://decrypt.co/207695/how-to-ai-best-ai-tools-for-students…