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- Fiv/e Ways Gen AI Is Changing Workplace Identity - Stefano Puntoni, Knowledge at WhartonAI is often framed as a technological advancement, but Puntoni believes its real impact is in how humans adapt to it. The conversation needs to move beyond Silicon Valley and into the domains of business schools, social sciences, and workforce development to understand AI’s role in shaping the future of work. AI is unlikely to […]
- The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Case Studies for the Classroom - Rhonda Gilreath, Facutly FocusCase studies provide opportunities for students to learn and/or reinforce what they have already learned. While using AI to create case studies, it is important to use correct prompts to obtain appropriate output. For example, a single prompt asking AI to give five cases on five different topics may not provide sufficient detail. However, prompting […]
- Quantum computing: Game on - McKinseyNew advances suggest quantum may finally be at an inflection point. Here’s what leaders need to know to become quantum-ready. Quantum computing has long been technology’s white whale. But in recent months, new developments suggest practical applications for this elusive technology could finally be within reach. “Quantum has been five to ten years away from […]
- AI-powered learning is a story about people, not machines - Patrick Blessinger, Abhilasha Singh and James Brown; University World NewsAI-powered learning is not a story about machines. It is about people. It is about how we use technology to foster human agency, to promote inclusion and to cultivate a more capable learning ecosystem. It will continue to reshape how knowledge is produced and consumed and it will continue to reshape teaching and learning processes. […]
- How To Pick The Right AI Agent - Aytekin Tank, ForbesIf generative AI was the first frontier in artificial intelligence, AI agents are the next. We’ve reached a point where startups are posting job listings—not for humans, but for AI agents (or those who build them). It might be a clever PR move, but it’s not a gimmick. AI agents are becoming integral to forward-thinking […]
- The construction of student-centered artificial intelligence online music learning platform based on deep learning - Ruiqing Xia, Jiayin Li & Haiying Li, NatureAiming at the student-centered online music learning platform, this study proposes a Course Recommendation Model for Student Learning Interest Evolution (CRM-SLIE) to improve the accuracy and adaptability of the platform’s course recommendation. This model combines attention mechanism and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), and introduces project crossing module, which can effectively capture students’ interest changes and […]
- I tried out a bunch of the AI assistants. Here’s what you need to know about each one - Jared Newman, Fast CompanyDoes it feel to you like there are way too many AI assistants to keep track of? Between ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, DeepSeek, and others, it’s hard to remember what each one excels at—if anything. Beyond just the underlying differences in large language models, each AI assistant has its own features, integrations, […]
- Meet The FIRST WATER POWERED Biomimetic AI Humanoid - Synthetic Humans Are Coming! - Six Digits, YouTubeClone Alpha isn’t just another human-like bot built with bolts and screws. It is groundbreaking AI that can seamlessly replicate biological functions of humans, from the flexibility in our fingers to the distinct gait of a human walking on uneven terrain. The complex ways in which our muscles contract, and tendons and joints interact took […]
- AI-Powered Simulation Targets Engineering Transformation: AWS Summit London - Berenice Baker, AI BusinessDeeptech startup PhysicsX is developing an AI-driven simulation platform that could transform industrial engineering by accelerating complex physics calculations by up to a million times. In an exclusive interview at the recent AWS Summit London, CEO and co-founder Jacomo Corbo explained how the company's innovative approach, powered by AWS's high-performance computing capabilities, is enabling unprecedented […]
- Lighthouse lessons: Four mindsets to make digital transformation stick - Dinu de Kroon, et al; McKinseyThe latest Lighthouses, awarded in October 2024 and January 2025, follow the same core principles identified when the network began. Their leaders recognize that what transforms a business is not just a particular technology, or even a unique set of use cases, but the ability of people and processes to use technology to create value […]
- Why AI companies keep raising the specter of sentience - Chris Stokel-Walker, WiredIn their blog post explaining what went wrong, OpenAI described “ChatGPT’s default personality” and its “behavior”—terms typically reserved for humans, suggesting a degree of anthropomorphization. OpenAI isn’t alone in this: humans often describe AI as “understanding” or “knowing” things, largely because media coverage has consistently framed it that way—incorrectly. AI doesn’t possess knowledge or a […]
- The Future of Education with AI Agents: How Conversational Agents Will Replace Classrooms - Thomas Frey, Futurist SpeakerWhat we’re witnessing isn’t just a better form of education—it’s the emergence of a new learning paradigm altogether. AI agents are dissolving the rigid structures of grade levels, semesters, and standardized tests. In their place, we see flexible, lifelong learning partnerships that evolve with us, helping us adapt to new roles, industries, and technologies throughout […]
- Becoming AI Literate This Summer - Ray Schroeder, Inside Higher EdArtificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of contemporary practice in higher education. This summer is an ideal time to become AI literate for the fall. So, how can you get on top of this AI trend this summer? Prompt engineering—asking questions in proper context, detail and format—is a good place to begin. You might […]
- 94% of UK employers say micro-credentials strengthen a candidate’s application - Stuart Gentle, OnRecThe vast majority (94%) of UK employers believe micro-credentials strengthen a candidate's application, according to new research. These focused, often online certifications recognise specific skills or knowledge, and are designed to be completed quickly and stacked toward larger qualifications. Three quarters of UK employers are willing to offer higher starting salaries for micro-credential holders. 69% […]
- Survey: What Online College Students Need - Colleen Flaherty, Inside Higher EducationHalf of surveyed CTOs indicate that student demand for online and/or hybrid course options has increased substantially year over year at their institution. Nearly the same share say their college has added a substantial number of new online or hybrid course options over the same period. Meanwhile, the most recent Changing Landscape of Online Education […]
- An Inside-Out Approach to Leadership - Drew Erdmann, et al; McKinseyIn McKinsey’s collective decades of experience counseling CEOs and senior government leaders, we have noticed that most of them wrestle less with what to do and more with who to be. In a survey of top executives, 57 percent reported that their primary leadership challenge was personal. They struggled to find the right balance—to be […]
- Former Google CEO-Backed Startup Builds AI Agents for Science - Scarlett Evans, AI BusinessFutureHouse, a nonprofit backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has launched a new AI platform to help scientists navigate vast amounts of data and accelerate new discoveries. The platform uses what FutureHouse calls the first “superintelligent scientific agents,” outperforming human workers in tasks such as reviewing literature and distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources. […]
- Want a job at Duolingo? Better know how to use AI - Tech CrunchDuolingo has announced it’s becoming an AI-first company. In a message shared with staff and later posted online, CEO Luis von Ahn said the shift will change how the business runs, from hiring to content creation. While it’s not about cutting jobs, von Ahn made it clear that new roles will only be added when […]
- Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality - Aisha Malik, Tech CrunchGoogle is expanding access to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search. The tech giant is also adding more functionality to the feature, including the ability to pick up where you left off on a search. Google launched […]
- Meta launches a stand-alone AI app to compete with ChatGPT - Amanda Silberling, Tech CrunchAfter integrating Meta AI into WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, Meta is rolling out a stand-alone AI app. Unveiled at Meta’s LlamaCon event on Tuesday, this app allows users to access Meta AI in an app, similar to the ChatGPT app and other AI assistant apps. To win over users, Meta is trying to leverage […]
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[Study Results] Non-Credit to Credit Pathways
Our recent study on non-credit to credit pathways, sponsored by MindEdge, revealed that while institutions recognize the value of these pathways, most colleges and universities have not yet implemented these routes to a degree. These pathways are prescribed avenues that translate non-credit achievements into credit…
The Benefits of Higher-Order Multiple-Choice Tests (Inside Higher Ed)
In an excellent column, Ray Schroeder, senior fellow for the Association of Leaders in Online and Professional Education, laments the tendency for many instructors to rely on text-specific test banks as source material for student assessment. Not only are these inquiries susceptible to cheating, he says,…
UPCEA Announces New Leadership and Name for Chief Online Learning Officer Group
Council for Chief Online Learning Officers (C-COLO) is the body for senior leaders charged with driving online strategy at the unit or campus level WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2021) — UPCEA, the association for college and university leaders in professional, continuing, and online education, announced…
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