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• Higher Education and the Four Industrial Revolutions - Ray Schroeder, Inside Higher Ed
  This is not the first time Western civilization and American higher education have encountered a massive change impacting the mission, technologies and vision of higher learning. When we look in this historical context, the challenges that loom ahead for higher education do not seem much more daunting than those that were confronted in prior industrial […]
• AI Agents: Coming Soon to a User Near You - Babak Pahlavan, Spiceworks
  NinjaTech AI’s CEO, Babak Pahlavan, sheds light on this burgeoning phenomenon of AI Agents. Offering a glimpse into the intricacies and implications of reshaping our daily interactions in this tech-driven world. There’s been accelerating publicity lately around “AI agents.” In November 2023, Bill Gates wrote on his blog about how AI agents will completely change […]
• Beyond Skills: Hiring For The Qualities AI Can't Replicate - Aditya Malik, Forbes Technology Council
  By recognizing and nurturing these distinctly human qualities, organizations can build a future-proof workforce that thrives in an AI-powered world. Robots won't replace these individuals but will learn to collaborate with them, harnessing their computational power while injecting the human touch that fuels innovation, builds strong relationships and drives success. In this transformed landscape, the […]
• The Dawn of Enhanced Reasoning in AI: GPT-5 and Llama 3 Set to Revolutionize Complex Task Performance - Roman Rember, ElBlog
  In the relentless pursuit of creating artificial intelligence that mirrors human cognitive abilities, tech giants OpenAI and Meta have made remarkable strides with the announcement of their latest AI models, GPT-5 and Llama 3. These AI models, which are still under development, promise to leap forward in “reasoning” capabilities. Joelle Pineau, who leads AI research […]
• Check Out These Harvard Online Certificate Programs -Genevieve Carlton and Brenna Swanston, Forbes
  Harvard offers 41 graduate certificates and four undergraduate certificates in business, technology, global studies, sustainability and education. Flexible online certificate programs build critical skills with an emphasis on career advancement. Most graduate certificates cost under $13,000, while undergraduate certificates cost around $6,000. You don’t need to apply to Harvard’s online certificate programs; simply enroll in […]
• One Effect of the AI Revolution: The Number of Chief AI Officers Has Tripled - Kit Eaton, Inc
  The Financial Times, reporting on LinkedIn's data, tries to explain the chief AI officer role in straightforward language. It's all about overseeing "the deployment of AI and generative AI within an organization" with a goal of "improving workforce efficiency, identifying new revenue streams," all while maintaining a weather eye on the bigger picture, and "mitigating […]
• Revolutionizing Education with AI: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead - Roman Rember, ELblog
  In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many sectors, education being no exception. Morocco has taken proactive steps to embrace this technological shift, particularly in higher education. By integrating AI into educational systems, the country aims to enhance learning experiences and develop specialized human capital equipped to handle the digital transition. Significant progress includes […]
• Give educators the skills to bring assessment into the future - Matthew Courtney, Times Higher Education
  In higher education, the demand for robust assessment systems has never been higher. We recently conducted a one-week graduate-level course on classic test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT) for STEM experts. CTT is a conventional statistical framework. It underpins conventional student testing that assists test developers to judge the general quality and their […]
• Fueling Growth Through Senior Leadership Championing Continuing Education - Tatum Thomas, Evolllution
  The support for continuing education (CE) and buy-in from senior leadership has evolved in recent years, with increasing recognition of the need to adapt and innovate in higher ed. This support is crucial to allocating resources effectively and fostering innovation, playing an essential role in institutional strategies. In this interview, Tatum Thomas discusses how support […]
• OpenAI and Meta set to unveil AI models capable of reasoning and planning - Dev Kondaliya, Computing
  Tech firms are building the foundations of what could - eventually - develop into artificial general intelligence. OpenAI and Meta are gearing up to launch new AI models, promising huge advances in reasoning and planning capabilities. "We are hard at work in figuring out how to get these models not just to talk, but actually […]
• 5 Key Generative AI Announcements from Google Cloud Next: Is Google Closing the Gap? - BRET KINSELLA, Synthedia
  Okay, Google was not talking about the traditional view of AI agents at Cloud Next when it introduced Vertex AI Agent Builder. These are generative AI applications that Microsoft calls Copilots, and others (AKA OpenAI) might call assistants or chatbots. A classical definition of AI agents generally suggests some autonomy and “agency” to make decisions […]
• New AWS survey reveals the link between AI fluency and the next education revolution - Kim Majerus, AWS Public Sector Blog
  Access Partnership recently conducted a study commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) on AI skills across various industries globally—including education. The study found that employers and employees in the education sector anticipate that AI utilization will improve productivity by more than one-third. When asked what their organization would do with 33 percent more capacity, both […]
• Innovations in AI and Higher Education - Nick Fetty, New York Academy of Sciences
  From the future of higher education to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), Reid Hoffman and Nicholas Dirks had a wide-ranging discussion during the first installment of the Authors at the Academy series. It was nearly a full house when authors Nicholas Dirks and Reid Hoffman discussed their respective books during an event at The New York […]
• Exploring the fast-growing role of AI in academic research - University World News
  Research that uses generative AI is expanding rapidly across fields, and is said to be accelerating and transforming scientific knowledge. Today we launch a weekly series of articles on AI and Research exploring the multiplying ways in which AI is involved in higher education research. The series will culminate in a special briefing in June.https://www.universityworldnews.com/special-report.php
• The rise of micro-credentials: The end of universities? - Hakan Ergin and John Brennan, University World News
  Micro-credentials have recently been high on the agendas of various higher education stakeholders across the world.  Supranational organisations, such as the OECD and the European Commission, have begun to explore further use of micro-credentials in member countries’ higher education systems. Employers, on the other hand, have started to use micro-credentials in their hiring procedures. In […]
• AI and HE around the world – Evolution and revolution? - University World News
  Join us on a journey around the globe, through the eyes of our expert commentators and correspondents. How are universities engaging with the rise and rapid evolution of GenAI? With the ethical challenges and assessment opportunities? With the research opportunities and threats? With the AI race to lead the world of science? As Professor Rick […]
• Upskilling demands the desire to be open to learning - Gaurav Bhagat, Education Times
  To enhance your career growth and open new career opportunities, professionals need to upgrade their skills. Investing in continuous learning is becoming a necessity rather than a luxury in today’s dynamic labour market, where 54% of workers report needing to upskill or reskill within the next year, according to a recent LinkedIn survey. One has […]
• Illinois State University Embarks on Ethical AI Journey - Roman Rember, ElBlog
  Illinois State University establishes a multidisciplinary committee to create a strategic framework for the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence. The committee aims to guide the campus community in leveraging AI while prioritizing ethical considerations, cross-divisional collaboration, and developing a clearer stance on AI usage in various university domains.https://elblog.pl/2024/04/12/illinois-state-university-embarks-on-ethical-ai-journey/
• OpenAI, Meta to roll out AI versions capable of planning, reasoning - Abhijeet Kumar, Business Standard
  Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Meta will soon release artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of reasoning and planning, according to a Financial Times (FT) report. Meta has announced plans to release Llama 3 in the coming weeks, while OpenAI has revealed that its forthcoming AI model ‘GPT-5’, which will also be introduced soon, the report added. According […]
• Opinion: Higher Ed’s Reasons to Both Embrace and Fear AI - Jim A. Jorstad, Gov Tech
  Much of the writing about artificial intelligence in higher education has been about the tool’s potential to enhance student learning, teaching strategies and the entire education process. Many say it might help identify and track students who would benefit from additional support and resources. However, there are significant warnings about the potential dangers of AI. […]