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• OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to $20,000 a month for PhD-level research AI ‘agents’ - Kyle Wiggers, Tech Crunch
  OpenAI may be planning to charge up to $20,000 per month for specialized AI “agents,” according to The Information. The publication reports that OpenAI intends to launch several “agent” products tailored for different applications, including sorting and ranking sales leads and software engineering. One, a “high-income knowledge worker” agent, will reportedly be priced at $2,000 […]
• Are you a jack of all GenAI? - Einat Grimberg, Claire Mason, Andrew Reeson, Cécile Paris - CSIRO
  The role of human skills and knowledge as use of AI (and GenAI, in particular) has proliferated has been a focus of our work in the Collaborative Intelligence Future Science Platform (CINTEL FSP), a strategic research initiative of Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. Over the past year, we have interviewed expert users of GenAI tools […]
• How online learning opens up higher education to a broader spectrum of students - Times Higher Education
  With advancements in technology, online learning has become a practical and popular alternative to traditional in-person education. The widespread use of personal devices and easy-to-use digital platforms allow students to access high-quality education from anywhere in the world. The advent of edtech tools, virtual learning environments and interactive learning systems has also improved the online […]
• 70% of Teachers See Online Learning as Critical for Workforce Readiness in 2025, Penn Foster Group Survey Finds - Penn Foster Group
  In an era where workforce demands and the needs of high school learners are rapidly evolving, a new survey by Penn Foster Group sheds light on how teachers are reimagining education to better equip students for success. Conducted at the start of the year, the survey of over 300 high school teachers underscores the growing […]
• OpenAI Invests $50M in Higher Ed Research - Kathryn Palmer, Inside Higher Ed
  OpenAI announced Tuesday that it’s investing $50 million to start up NextGenAI, a new research consortium of 15 institutions that will be “dedicated to using AI to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education.” The consortium, which includes 13 universities, is designed to “catalyze progress at a rate faster than any one institution would alone,” the […]
• An AI toolkit for all aspects of academic life - Urbi Ghosh, Times Higher Ed
  Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical concept; it is a practical tool that is fundamentally transforming the landscape of education and research. AI renders educational experiences more visual and engaging, while also streamlining repetitive tasks associated with teaching and research activities. Building an AI toolkit can help in all areas of academic life, from […]
• AI in Higher Education: A Revolution or a Risk? - Mauro Rodríguez Marín, Institute for the Future of Education Observatory
  Artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has generated high expectations in universities worldwide due to its ability to personalize learning, automate tasks, and optimize administrative processes. However, we must put on the table the risks and ethical challenges of using AI in higher education, such as technological dependence, degradation of intellectual autonomy, decrease in problem-solving […]
• Small Language Models (SLMs): A Cost-Effective, Sustainable Option for Higher Education - Tom Mangan, Ed Tech
  Small language models, known as SLMs, create intriguing possibilities for higher education leaders looking to take advantage of artificial intelligence and machine learning.  SLMs are miniaturized versions of the large language models (LLMs) that spawned ChatGPT and other flavors of generative AI. For example, compare a smartwatch to a desktop workstation (monitor, keyboard, CPU and […]
• Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities - Fang Lei, Faculty Focus
  Teaching complex subjects in a large classroom across campus presents unique challenges, especially in a hybrid format that combines in-person and remote learners (Ochs, Gahrmann & Sonderegger, 2024). In this setup, students from one campus attend the class physically, while their counterparts in another campus join as a group in classroom via Zoom, creating a […]
• The Most In-Demand Jobs on LinkedIn Right Now - Greg Lewis and Co-authored byManas Mohapatra, LinkedIn
  New Year’s resolutions almost always revolve around self-improvement: Maybe you want to be healthier, beef up your tech skills, or fix a few things around the house. Employers’ plans aren’t so different. Heading into 2025, the three jobs with the fastest-growing demand — nurses, IT consultants, and mechanical technicians — all focus on fixing things […]
• Why Does Gender Income Inequality Still Exist in the U.S.? - Peter Cappelli, Knowledge at Wharton
  It’s a common assumption that more women are hired for roles requiring “social skills,” such as relationship-building or managing interpersonal tasks. These jobs — like nursing or teaching — are often seen as less prestigious or lower-paying compared to the roles men dominate. However, new research from Wharton management professor Peter Cappelli challenges this assumption […]
• AI Forced Job Loss Is Coming, Here’s How To Be Ready - Peter H. Diamandis, MOONSHOTS
  The podcast discusses the potential impact of AI on jobs, highlighting both the potential for increased productivity and job displacement. It explores historical perspectives, suggesting that technological advancements have historically led to increased employment, but acknowledges potential short-term disruptions as society adapts. Concerns are raised regarding society's readiness for AI-driven changes and the emotional impact […]
• Ethical AI in Higher Education - Software Testing News
  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the education sector, unlocking vast potential while introducing complex ethical and regulatory challenges. As higher education institutions harness AI’s capabilities, ensuring its responsible and ethical integration into academic environments is crucial. With the adoption of the EU AI Act, it will be critical for ed-tech companies, educational institutions, and […]
• Get students on board with AI for marking and feedback - Isabel Fischer, Times Higher Education
  AI can potentially augment feedback and marking, but we need to trial it first. Here is a blueprint for using enhanced feedback generation systems and gaining trust. AI has proven its value in low-stakes formative feedback, where its rapid and personalised responses enhance learning. However, in high-stakes contexts where grades influence futures, autonomous AI marking […]
• AI: Cheating Matters, but Redrawing Assessment ‘Matters Most’ - Juliette Rowsell, Times Higher Education
  Conversations over students using artificial intelligence to cheat on their exams are masking wider discussions about how to improve assessment, a leading professor has argued. Phillip Dawson, co-director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning at Deakin University in Australia, argued that “validity matters more than cheating,” adding that “cheating and AI […]
• How University Leaders Can Ethically and Responsibly Implement AI - Bruce Dahlgren, Campus Technology
  For university leaders, the conversation around implementing artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting. With its great potential to unlock transformative innovation in education, it's no longer a question of if, but how, institutions should look to utilize the technology on their campuses. AI is reshaping education, offering personalized learning, efficiency, and accessibility. For students, AI provides […]
• OpenAI Operator: Use This to Automate 80% of Your Work - the AI Report, YouTube
  This podcast episode discusses OpenAI's Operator, an AI agent capable of autonomously performing tasks on the internet through your browser [01:43]. The hosts explore examples such as drafting emails using Asana project boards [07:08], summarizing calls and sending structured emails [19:15], and training agents to manage schedules [34:09]. They also discuss the pros and cons […]
• 6 Myths We Got Wrong About AI (And What’s the Reality) - Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, HubSpot
  Over the past decade, I've written extensively about some of the world’s greatest innovations. With these technologies, you know what to expect: an improvement here, a new functionality there. This one got faster, and that other one got cheaper. But when the AI boom began with ChatGPT a few years ago, it was quite unlike […]
• I was an AI skeptic until these 5 tools changed my mind - Jack Wallen, ZDnet
  It's taken me a while to come around, but I've become a fan of certain AI tools -- when used for specific purposes. I've even found some of those tools to be very helpful throughout my day (so much so that I haven't used Google's search engine in weeks). That, my friends, is refreshing. How […]
• Introducing GPT-4.5 - OpenAI
  Early testing shows that interacting with GPT‑4.5 feels more natural. Its broader knowledge base, improved ability to follow user intent, and greater “EQ” make it useful for tasks like improving writing, programming, and solving practical problems. We also expect it to hallucinate less. We’re sharing GPT‑4.5 as a research preview to better understand its strengths […]