Category: Artificial Intelligence

With the new Google Prompting Essentials course, learners will discover how to effectively prompt in five easy steps and make AI work for them — no experience required.

https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/learn-how-to-write-ai-prompts-in-5-easy-steps-with-this-new-course-from-google/…

The debate over open education and generative AI continues, with David Wiley’s recent perspective sparking thoughtful responses. While Wiley argues that generative AI may better achieve open education goals than OER, critics emphasize the risks of AI, its ethical concerns, …

An experiment tested six generative large language models against students in an online introductory biomedical and health informatics course. The models scored higher than as many as three quarters of the real-world students in the class.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916153435.htm…

Real-world demonstration in chatbot responses could encourage other firms to label material produced by AI.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03462-7…

A new study by learning analytics researchers presents key considerations for generative AI (GenAI) educational tools so they are carefully developed to support, rather than replace, human learning.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131609.htm…

Can NotebookLM generate accurate and interesting podcasts?

ELC 085: Generating AI Podcasts for Learning

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Apple and Google are adding advanced AI features to their newest devices, but many AI apps like ChatGPT, Superwhisper, and Replika can still be used on older phones and computers, providing tools for voice transcription, email assistance, and conversation.

https://mashable.com/article/5-apps-add-ai-to-old-tech…

Anthropic released its upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet model, which can automate tasks on desktop apps through a “Computer Use” API, imitating human actions like keystrokes and mouse movements. While the model shows promise in automating software, it still struggles with …

In his upcoming book ChatGPT and the Future of AI: The Deep Language Revolution, Terrence Sejnowski explores how advancements in deep learning and large language models mirror cognitive processes, highlighting the convergence of neuroscience and AI. The book delves into …

“Higher Education for Good” (Czerniewicz and Cronin, 2023) is more than a book—it’s a public dialogue and collective vision for reimagining universities, offering hope for better alternatives. Readers are encouraged to engage in this vital conversation within academic and social …

About two-thirds of teachers report regularly using tools for detecting AI-generated content. At that scale, even tiny error rates can add up quickly.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-10-18/do-ai-detectors-work-students-face-false-cheating-accusations…

Miguel Guhlin focuses on a pretty specific need with this post: knowing what types of files different AI chatbots will accept (there’s a handy grid) and offering advice on how to convert what you have to a format your favorite …

Generative AI is revolutionizing education by offering personalized tutoring and study guides, but students and educators emphasize the importance of learning how to use AI effectively to enhance learning outcomes.

https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/work-life/smart-ways-students-are-using-ai…

If you’re already paying for Microsoft 365, you get access to the premium version of Microsoft Editor. But is it good enough to replace Grammarly? I use both Editor and Grammarly when working with text documents, and here’s how Microsoft’s …

Dr. Philippa Hardman’s research explores how AI tools like ChatGPT 4o, Claude 3.5, and NotebookLM impact human learning. For AI to genuinely support education, it needs to align with established pedagogical principles, promoting active recall, spaced repetition, and increasing complexity …