Some tech titans think AI development past GPT-4 should be halted for 6 months. Here’s why I’m not so sure they should be the ones calling the shots.
https://www.coolcatteacher.com/should-ai-be-stopped/
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The launch of Turnitin’s AI writing detector and the road ahead
Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of our AI writing detector. The detector will support over 2.1 million educators and more than 10,700 institutions, reaching more than 62 million students. It is a milestone that represents an incredible …
These 5 Apps Can Maximize Your Productivity While Working Remotely
The choice of an app can decide your effectiveness when working remotely. See if these productivity tools make a difference to your day.
https://www.makeuseof.com/apps-maximize-productivity-working-remotely/…
Mastodon Explained by Common Craft
This video explains the big idea of Mastodon and why it matters. You’ll learn how it differs from Twitter and what happens when social media is powered by people instead of companies.
Using ChatGPT to Create Multiple Choice Questions to Put into Moodle
This is a tutorial on having ChatGPT write questions to be imported into Moodle using the GIFT format.
ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns
The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model, which was created by US start-up OpenAI and is backed by Microsoft. The regulator said it would ban and investigate OpenAI “with immediate effect”.
Post, a publisher-focused Twitter alternative, launches to public
Post, a Twitter alternative of sorts that’s rethinking how publishers should engage with social media — and how they should monetize their readership — has opened its doors to the public.
How to Use Your Own Videos in PowerPoint for the Web
Microsoft Insider users can now insert their own choice of videos on a PowerPoint slide. and create more personalized presentations.
https://www.makeuseof.com/use-your-own-videos-powerpoint-web/…
The new Microsoft Teams is here with big performance improvements and UI changes
Microsoft Teams has been totally overhauled to run faster and have a more simplified interface.
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Google Bard AI Arrives – Can It Compete With ChatGPT?
We think of Bard as complementary to Google Search. We want to be bold in how we innovate with this technology as well as be responsible.
https://www.digitalbodies.net/google-bard-ai-arrives-can-it-compete-with-chatgpt/…
25 Stupid Uses of Educational Technology, According to Educators
EdWeek Research Center asked teachers, principals, and district leaders across the country this open-ended question: “What is the worst or most misguided use of educational technology you have experienced during your career in K-12 education?” See the answers below.
Fall 2022 Student Textbook Survey Results
This is a study of students from eleven Oberlin Group institutions (non-profit liberal arts colleges in the U.S.) on the cost of textbooks and its impact on students.
How to Use Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer is a new AI-powered tool that enables users to quickly generate many variations of a graphic design with just a few clicks. The purpose of Microsoft Designer is to give you a gallery of designs based on your …
5 Best AI image generators — tested and compared
When looking for the best AI image generator, the end result is important. Does the image look good? Does it match the prompt? Can it be edited further? But there are other factors to consider as well. Ease of use …
Curipod: an interactive presentation tool for making lessons
It allows you to create your own lessons or use our AI generator to create engaging and interactive lessons and activities. Curipod makes reading, writing and drawing engaging and makes it easy to create fantastic learning experiences.