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• Teaching and Learning Critical and Creative Thinking​ (with AI) - Ray Schroeder, Inside Higher Ed
  Of course, the need for these skills is based on the continuing rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across all fields of employment worldwide. In their annual survey of fastest-growing skills employers are seeking, LinkedIn found “strategic thinking” and “innovative thinking” are near the top of the list around the world. AI has […]
• Mind Blowing Grok-4 Just Dropped (FINALLY!) - There's An AI For That
  This podcast discusses the launch of Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, Grok-4, which he claims is smarter than a PhD in every academic field. Grok-4 is multimodal, capable of understanding images, screenshots, and memes, and can also fix code. It's trained to hallucinate less by using real-time data from X (formerly Twitter) and can provide […]
• AWS and Anthropic Team Up to Launch an AI Agent Marketplace: A Game-Changer for Businesses - Medium
  In a move that’s set to shake up the world of artificial intelligence, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching an AI agent marketplace, with Anthropic, a leading AI startup, as a key partner. This development, unveiled at the AWS Summit in New York City, promises to make AI more accessible and practical for businesses of […]
• Who is most at risk if international enrollment falls? - Alcino Donadel, University Business
  Colleges and universities with a higher dependency on international enrollment could take a sizable financial hit as global interest in U.S. higher education shifts under the Trump administration, according to a new report from Moody’s Ratings. The global risk assessment firm reviewed its rated institutions and found that a 15% reduction in international enrollment could […]
• AI Is Conducting Video Job Interviews Now - Joe Procopio, Inc.
  The hiring company itself was a mid-sized tech outfit, and some quick research didn’t raise any red flags. It was the email response Ellen received that raised all kinds of red flags. The hiring company was thankful, interested, even excited to learn more about Ellen. But before they moved forward, they needed Ellen to answer […]
• GPT-5: The New Era is Here - Serban Sita, There's an App for That
  This podcast discusses the anticipated release of GPT-5, predicted for mid-2025 (specifically July 2025). This update is expected to be revolutionary, bringing significant advancements over GPT-4. Key improvements include enhanced step-by-step reasoning, exceptional coding proficiency, and a substantial reduction in hallucinations (from 30% to under 15%). GPT-5 is also expected to feature "True Omni AI" […]
• OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome - Kenrick Cai, Krystal Hu and Anna Tong, Reuters
  OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab market-dominating Google Chrome, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Web browser will include chat interface, enable AI agent integrations. The launch intensifies OpenAI's competition with Google in AI race. The new product is part of […]
• To Avoid Program Closures, PASSHE Explores Course Sharing - Kathryn Palmer, Inside Higher Ed
  For many colleges, financial woes often result in layoffs and academic program cuts, especially for those with low enrollments. But Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, which has faced years of declining enrollment, announced a plan Monday aimed at avoiding those hardships: PASSHE is pursuing a course-sharing initiative designed to expand students’ access to specialized […]
• How one big step for American well-being lies in small credentials - Alcino Donadel, University Business
  The U.S. higher education system could substantially increase the quality of life of the average American worker over the next decade by rewarding more credentials that align with middle-skills occupations, according to new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. The economic research and policy institute analyzed 107 occupations offering at […]
• OpenAI joins the American Federation of Teachers to launch the National Academy for AI Instruction. - OpenAI
  For educators, AI can be a powerful ally, helping free up more time for the truly human work of teaching. Recent Gallup study⁠(opens in a new window) showed that 6 in 10 educators are already using an AI tool and report saving an average of six hours per week. But it also raises new challenges: […]
• How ChatGPT actually works (and why it's been so game-changing) - David Gerwirtz, ZD Net
  ChatGPT's power (and that of almost any other AI chatbot, like Claude, Copilot, Perplexity, and Google Gemini) is the ability to parse queries and produce fully fleshed-out answers and results based on most of the world's digitally accessible text-based information. Some chatbots have restrictions based on when they stopped scanning information, but most can now […]
• ChatGPT is testing a mysterious new feature called ‘study together’ - Julie Bort, Tech Crunch
  Some ChatGPT subscribers are reporting a new feature appearing in their drop-down list of available tools called “Study Together.” The mode is apparently the chatbot’s way of becoming a better educational tool. Rather than providing answers to prompts, some say it asks more questions and requires the human to answer, like OpenAI’s answer to Google’s […]
• Half of Managers Use AI To Determine Who Gets Promoted and Fired - Resume Builder
  According to a new Resume Builder survey of 1,342 U.S. managers with direct reports, a majority of those using AI at work are relying on it to make high-stakes personnel decisions, including who gets promoted, who gets a raise, and who gets fired.Key findings include:6 in 10 managers rely on AI to make decisions about […]
• AI and human evolution: Yuval Noah Harari - Wall Street Journal CEO Council
  This video features Yuval Noah Harari, a military historian, who discusses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on human evolution. Harari views AI as an "alien intelligence" and a new species that could potentially replace Homo sapiens, emphasizing that it's not just a tool but an agent capable of independent decision-making and creation. He […]
• Will embodied AI create robotic coworkers? - Ahsan Saeed, et al; McKinsey
  Much of the current buzz centers on humanoids—robots that resemble people—whose recent exploits include running marathons and performing backflips. General-purpose robots also come in many other forms, however, including those that rely on four legs or wheels for movement (Exhibit 1). But as executives weigh automation road maps and workforce evolution, their focus should not […]
• ChatGPT and AI in Education: A Double-Edged Sword for Student Mental Health - Mackenzie Ferguson, Open Tools
  Artificial intelligence, particularly platforms like ChatGPT, is significantly shaping the landscape of academia. One key area being influenced is student mental health, as these technologies become more prevalent in educational settings. In fact, experts are weighing in on how these tools might alleviate or exacerbate stress among students depending on how they're integrated into learning […]
• The reason why most employees quit (and what leaders can do about it) - Gaelle Devins, Fast Company
  Retention is no longer about salary alone. It’s about purpose, progression, and organizations seeing them as more than just a job title. Employees want to be at workplaces that offer growth and feedback, and a culture that reflects their values. To understand and address the cultural challenges that might be causing team members to leave, […]
• Here are 12 ways your students are using AI - Micah Ward, University Business
  Nearly a quarter of students are using AI to do their assignments for them, a new survey asserts. That’s not the only way they’re using the technology. According to Microsoft’s 2025 AI in Education special report, more than a third of higher ed and K12 students use AI to brainstorm and start assignments, followed by:To […]
• Developing self-regulated artificial intelligence learning (SRAIL) Student Attitudes Scale - Ayşegül Mazı a, Ali Mazı b - Science Direct
  Integrating AI into the SRL frameworks improves students' academic performance by providing personalized feedback. AI-supported platforms motivation through tailored learning experiences aligned with individual needs. The developed 17-item SRAIL attitude scale demonstrates high validity and reliability. Enabling educators to assess AI-supported learning impacts effectively.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825005402
• AI literacy is the only way to a successful AI-human collaboration and AI-assisted education Without AI literacy, the risks of AI will increase - Susan Fourtané, Futurism
  AI literacy is not a new concept. It emerged several years when I was writing for an Ed tech publication. Back then, the talks about AI in education were common with participation of academics, researchers, ed tech companies, and education technologists. This was before the launch of ChatGPT. I am now bringing the topic back […]