The California State University (CSU) system is making history by integrating ChatGPT Edu, an education-focused AI chatbot, across its 23 campuses, reaching nearly 500,000 students. This initiative aims to enhance learning, research, and administrative efficiency while equipping students with AI …
State of Higher Ed LMS Market for US and Canada: Year-End 2024 Edition
It has now been more than 15 years of sharing the LMS Market share graphic, commonly known as the squid diagram. With the release of our Year-End 2024 report last week for On EdTech Enterprise subscribers, it’s time for us …
Artificial intelligence: How ChatGPT is transforming cheating in schools
The widespread use of OpenAI’s chatbot by students, some as early as junior high school, has teachers worried. This is particularly true of humanities teachers, as the tool is particularly effective in these areas.
AI can now replicate itself — a milestone that has experts terrified
Scientists say AI has crossed a critical ‘red line’ after demonstrating how two popular large language models could clone themselves.
Agentic generative AI: The future of specialized AI applications
Agentic Generative AI shifts from a single AI model to a network of specialized agents, each focusing on a specific task. This approach enhances accuracy and efficiency by enabling collaboration between task-specific AI agents in various applications.
A Student Certificate in AI Ethical Practices and Technical Insights
Champlain College Saint-Lambert supported the development of AI workshops to address student anxiety and confusion about AI use, as 87% already use it without formal training. The Generative AI: Ethical Practices and Technical Insights certificate program covers AI fundamentals, ethics, …
The future of higher ed: Why colleges must invest in AI, the metaverse, and blockchain
The rapid pace of technological advancement means that colleges without a clear strategy for innovation will struggle to compete.
Over 100 AI Tools for Teachers
AI has rapidly transformed education, sparking both excitement and skepticism among educators. While concerns about ethics, bias, and academic integrity are valid, leveraging AI thoughtfully through tools and effective prompt engineering can enhance teaching and learning.
How some University of Alabama faculty are embracing AI in teaching
Professors at the University of Alabama, initially skeptical of AI, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative (AITEI) in 2023 to explore ethical AI use in education, focusing on defending against misuse while integrating AI into classrooms.
How Teachers Are Actually Using A.I. to Reduce Burnout
A.I. tools are being integrated in both online education and real classrooms to help teachers tackle complex decisions.
OpenAI Plans to ‘Replace Smartphones’ With New AI Device
OpenAI, in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, is reportedly developing an AI-powered device aimed at replacing smartphones by leveraging generative AI for advanced user interactions.
https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/openai-plans-to-replace-smartphones-with-new-ai-device…
The End of Search, The Beginning of Research
AI labs are developing systems where Reasoners provide intelligence and agentic systems take action, currently enabling narrow AI agents like Deep Research to perform expert-level tasks. The goal is general-purpose AI workers, but for now, human expertise remains essential for …
Beyond Chat: how AI teaching assistants are transforming student support
Pedagogically integrated AI is like having knowledgeable support that understands course materials and objectives and, most importantly, can guide students towards deeper learning, writes Thorsten Fröhlich.
DeepSeek – Initial Thoughts and Advice
Another day, another new and slightly unexpected AI development. This time, it’s DeepSeek. It’s been hard to miss the news, but in case you have, here’s a quick summary:
https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/01/28/deepseek-initial-advice…
4 Reasons Why AI Checkers Might Flag Your Writing
AI writing detectors often misidentify human writing due to grammar, word choice, and style, causing issues for students. This article explores why it happens and how to address it.
https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-why-ai-checkers-might-flag-your-writing…