Category: Edtech

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 …

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.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/beyond-chat-how-ai-teaching-assistants-are-transforming-student-support…

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…

The rapid pace of technological advancement means that colleges without a clear strategy for innovation will struggle to compete.

The future of higher ed: Why colleges must invest in AI, the metaverse, and blockchain

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AI enhances education through personalization and efficiency but cannot replace human creativity and ethical reasoning. By balancing innovation with human-centered values, we can empower educators to shape future leaders.

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/01/29/ai-in-education-preparing-students-to-lead-in-the-age-of-machines…

While many AI tools are empty hype, some are a fantastic return on investment. From grammar correction to note summarization, AI technology can make your day much easier—you just have to know which AI tools are worth the money.

https://www.makeuseof.com/top-ai-tools-worth-the-money…

When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.

https://link.wired.com/view/5cc9e28e2ddf9c1a7adf9043mtzb9.5gen/667ae323…

OpenAI’s “A Student’s Guide to Writing with ChatGPT” is reviewed with counterpoints from a university researcher, addressing its 12 suggestions and concluding with ethical, cognitive, and environmental considerations for students. The article also responds to critical feedback, highlighting the complexities …

Bryan Alexander reports on AI in the (U.S.) academic community in early 2025, including a deepening divide over AI in academia, both in higher ed and the K-12 sector, some projects such as the AI Skills Coalition by AI for …

This is a spreadsheet put together by Yishay Mor comparing various AI ‘toolboxes’ for education. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vlots-SEGQGDyG_Bh_uchhwdtfOHOWjO1KkhD4qP52c/edit?gid=1948177798#gid=1948177798…

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…

Britain’s first teacherless AI classroom may be an “outlier”, but it underlines the potential benefits and risks of a UK government drive to rollout artificial intelligence in education, experts say.

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250128-uk-s-first-ai-classroom-without-teachers-sparks-debate…

Google hasn’t been shy about pushing the Gemini AI bot into just about every app and device it can—from the Pixel 9 to your video calls—and most of the time you get the same experience when you call up the …