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• Confronting the ethical issues of human-like AI - James Thomason, Venture Beat
  As AI output quickly becomes indistinguishable from human behavior, are we prepared to handle the ethical and legal fallout? The practice of designing AI to intentionally mimic human traits, or “pseudoanthropy”, is raising urgent questions about the responsible use of these technologies. Key among these are questions of transparency, trust and the potential for unintended […]
• More than half of U.S. has tried generative AI according to Adobe Analytics - Carl Franzen, Venture Beat
  Just how far has generative AI — the latest tech trend from Silicon Valley, which rocketed to prominence with the November 2022 release of ChatGPT by OpenAI — permeated the mainstream? In the U.S., around 53 percent of people have tried it, according to a new survey of 3,000 participants from Adobe Analytics. By and […]
• Llama 3 launches alongside new stand-alone Meta AI chatbot - Carl Franzen, Venture Beat
  It’s been anticipated for a while now, but today it’s finally here: Llama 3, the latest large language model (LLM) from Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, Oculus VR and more, is making its debut with claims of being among the most powerful “open source” AI models yet released. The release […]
• What’s the world without innovation? - McKinsey
  Innovation is the lifeblood of progress and the driving force behind the advancement of sustainable development goals. In a business context, it’s the ability to conceive, develop, deliver, and scale new products, services, processes, and business models. Innovation can create value, enhance productivity, and foster competitiveness. The potential of innovation fuels hope. But all too […]
• Application of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in language teaching and learning: A scoping literature review - Locky Law, Science Direct
  The results of this scoping review highlight several implications and future directions for research and practice. Firstly, there is a clear need for more empirical studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the short and long-term effectiveness and impact of GenAI tools. This includes exploring both text-based and multimodal-based tools and their specific applications in […]
• AI ‘blind spots’ the biggest threat to universities - John Ross, Times Higher Ed
  Nevertheless, universities could not afford to ignore AI because it was revolutionising many of the disciplines they taught, from medicine to information technology. Students denied insights into these changes faced a “complete mismatch” between their subject knowledge and workplace realities after they graduated. “Regulatory, technological, pedagogical, societal – you need to be aware of it […]
• If AI takes over more work of college graduates, where does that leave higher ed? - Ben Unglesbee, Inside Higher Ed
  With massive increases in computing power and data storage, AI can perform some of the same tasks through the blunt forces of processing and analysis that higher ed has traditionally helped to hone in humans. “So a whole realm of activity that, until very recently, we thought was out of reach of these technologies turns […]
• Keeping qualifications relevant in an ever-changing world - Kevin Ebenezer, University World News
  The world in 2044 will be very different to that in 2024. As educators, we must do our best to equip students to be ready for this new world. In the face of such transformation, a significant challenge for international qualification providers like Cambridge is recognition: ensuring that we develop the kinds of qualifications universities […]
• Steady progress in approaching the quantum advantage - McKinsey Digital
  Quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade. The third annual Quantum Technology Monitor synthesizes the latest opportunities in this burgeoning field. A year of strong funding coupled with sturdy underlying fundamentals and significant technological advances reflected strong momentum in quantum technology (QT). Updated McKinsey analysis for the third annual […]
• How to be a better leader in the age of AI - Fran Maxwell, Fast Company
  A recent paper written by professors from Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and New York University has determined that the vast majority of jobs will be impacted by artificial intelligence. Our research suggests that talent management strategies of the past will not adequately serve organizations in 2024, a year that will bring a new […]
• Integrating AIGC into product design ideation teaching: An empirical study on self-efficacy and learning outcomes - Kuo-Liang Huang, et al; Science Direct
  The emergence of artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) in the realm of education, notably in product design, signifies a watershed moment, heralding significant enhancements over conventional pedagogies by potentially catalyzing unparalleled innovation. This investigation assesses the ramifications of assimilating AIGC into product design instruction, focusing on its advantages, constraints, and consequent influence on students’ design cognition […]
• LLAMA 3 *BREAKS* the Industry - Wes Roth,AI Unleashed - The Coming Artificial Intelligence Revolution and Race to AGI
  llama 3 has climbed all the way to the top of the leaderboard. Only GPT 4 is above clad 3 including Opus the large model is in the rear view mirror openai's massive Advantage is gone. We now have a top open-source Contender.  There are so many things here that are legitimately stunning shocking whatever […]
• 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 […]