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• Preparing students for a world shaped by artificial intelligence - the Guardian
  Prof Leo McCann and Prof Simon Sweeney are right to warn that uncritical reliance on artificial intelligence risks bypassing deep learning (Letters, 16 September). But that does not mean large language models have no place in higher education. Used thoughtfully, they can enhance teaching and learning. Graduates will enter a workforce where AI is ubiquitous. To […]
• ChatGPT offers a personalised daily briefing - Rachel Metz, AFR
  OpenAI is rolling out a new ChatGPT feature that sends users a set of personalised news, research and other updates each day based on their prior conversations with the chatbot, an early attempt at making its flagship product more proactive. With ChatGPT Pulse, available to select paid customers on Thursday (Friday AEST), users will receive […]
• Colleges are giving students ChatGPT. Is it safe? - Rebecca Ruiz and Chase DiBenedetto - Mashable
  This fall, hundreds of thousands of students will get free access to ChatGPT, thanks to a licensing agreement between their school or university and the chatbot's maker, OpenAI. When the partnerships in higher education became public earlier this year, they were lauded as a way for universities to help their students familiarize themselves with an […]
• We’re introducing GDPval, a new evaluation that measures model performance on economically valuable, real-world tasks across 44 occupations. - OpenAI
  We found that today’s best frontier models are already approaching the quality of work produced by industry experts. To test this, we ran blind evaluations where industry experts compared deliverables from several leading models—GPT‑4o, o4-mini, OpenAI o3, GPT‑5, Claude Opus 4.1, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Grok 4—against human-produced work. Across 220 tasks in the GDPval […]
• The AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education - Georgia Tech
  (AI-ALOE), led by Georgia Tech and funded by the National Science Foundation, is a multi-institutional research initiative advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform adult learning and online education. Through collaborative research and innovation, AI-ALOE develops AI technologies and strategies to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and expand educational opportunities at scale. Since its […]
• How Micro-Credentials Are Shaping The Future Of AI-Driven Learners Forbes Technology Council - Venkatadri Marella, Forbes
  As AI is implemented in industries ranging from finance to healthcare to manufacturing, one thing is for sure: the future belongs to those who can learn continuously and prove their skills in a hurry. That's why micro-credentials—bite-sized, stackable credentials for single skills—are stepping into the spotlight as a powerful driver of future learners in the […]
• Operationalize AI Accountability: A Leadership Playbook - Kevin Werbach, Knowledge at Wharton
  GoalDeploy AI systems with confidence by ensuring they are fair, transparent, and accountable — minimizing risk and maximizing long-term value.Nano ToolAs organizations accelerate their use of AI, the pressure is on leaders to ensure these systems are not only effective but also responsible. A misstep can result in regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and loss of […]
• We urgently call for international red lines to prevent unacceptable AI risks. - AI Red Lines
  Some advanced AI systems have already exhibited deceptive and harmful behavior, and yet these systems are being given more autonomy to take actions and make decisions in the world. Left unchecked, many experts, including those at the forefront of development, warn that it will become increasingly difficult to exert meaningful human control in the coming […]
• AI Hallucinations May Soon Be History - Ray Schroeder, Inside Higher Ed
  On Sept. 14, OpenAI researchers published a not-yet-peer-reviewed paper, “Why Language Models Hallucinate,” on arXiv. Gemini 2.5 Flash summarized the findings of the paper: "Systemic Problem: Hallucinations are not simply bugs but a systemic consequence of how AI models are trained and evaluated. Evaluation Incentives: Standard evaluation methods, particularly binary grading systems, reward models for […]
• AI is changing how Harvard students learn: Professors balance technology with academic integrity - MSN
  AI has quickly become ubiquitous at Harvard. According to The Crimson’s 2025 Faculty of Arts and Sciences survey, nearly 80% of instructors reported encountering student work they suspected was AI-generated—a dramatic jump from just two years ago. Despite this, faculty confidence in identifying AI output remains low. Only 14% of respondents felt “very confident” in […]
• OpEd: Adapting Higher Ed To New AI World - Alfonzo Berumen, LA Business Journal
  Job prospects, even with a degree in hand, aren’t the only aspect of higher education being affected.GenAI has demonstrated the ability to solve mathematical problems and respond to case study questions which are designed to develop critical thinking in students. In a sense, it has replaced the idea of there being only one expert in […]
• How To Spot A Truly Brilliant Leader —The Psychology Behind Their Edge - Jason Walker, Forbes
  We’ve all seen it. In boardrooms, startups, and corner offices, leaders who consistently elevate everyone around them. They’re not just skilled — they’re brilliant. And brilliance in leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice or having all the answers. It’s about a mindset and psychological habits that inspire trust, creativity, and progress. Here’s how you […]
• Charting the GenAI Blue Ocean: A paradigm shift in business education - Bert Verhoeven, Dr Vishal Rana, Dr Timothy Hor - University of Oxford
  The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) signals not just technological progress but a seismic shift in how industries innovate, compete, and create value. Beyond chatbots and workflow automation, GenAI’s potential lies in its ability to personalise experiences, analyse data in real time, and redefine market opportunities. In an era where traditional competition—marked by diminishing margins […]
• Making the Case for Technology To Drive Higher Ed Enrollment - Tony Digrazia, Ed Tech
  The past nine months have only worsened the issues higher education is facing, leaving university IT teams with fewer staffers working for lower salaries amid overall tightening budgets, some of it in response to an array of new financial challenges. That’s not to mention the challenges that were ever-present in the years leading up to […]
• College Students’ Test Scores Soared After ChatGPT. Their Writing? Not So Much - Steve Fink, Study Finds
  Exam scores jumped nearly 22 points after ChatGPT’s launch, while writing project marks dropped by about 10.Passing students generally improved, but failing students showed mixed results—better exams but lower overall marks.Creative research proposals showed no change, highlighting tasks where AI offers little advantage.Universities face a dilemma: AI boosts the easiest-to-grade assessments, while deeper tasks require […]
• US faces shortfall of 5.3M college-educated workers by 2032 - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive
  Nursing, teaching and engineering would experience the largest gaps, per a study from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. The U.S. will need over 5 million additional workers who have at least some postsecondary education by 2032, according to a report released Tuesday by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. Of […]
• Learning analytics-informed teaching strategies: enhancing interactive learning in STEM education - Ying Zheng &Dexian Li, Taylor and Francis Online
  Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 1,483 students and 95 teachers through random and purposive sampling. The findings indicate adaptive learning technologies significantly improve student performance by tailoring instruction to individual needs. Real-time educational data analysis enables early identification of disengagement, facilitating timely interventions. Additionally, insights into student interaction patterns inform the development […]
• Oxford becomes first UK university to offer ChatGPT Edu to all staff and students - University of Oxford
  The University of Oxford will become the first university in the UK to provide free ChatGPT Edu access to all staff and students, starting this academic year. OpenAI’s flagship GPT-5 model will be provided across the University and Oxford Colleges through ChatGPT Edu, a version of ChatGPT built for universities that includes enterprise-level security and […]
• Author Talks: The key to ideation? Start with the answer, not the problem - McKinsey
  What do you mean by ‘begin with the answer’? They don’t call it a “creative leap” for nothing. Nobody talks about a series of steps that lead to a creation, a genuinely creative idea. The concept of divergent thinking, or “going wide,” is key to creating truly new ideas. Most of what we typically do […]
• Detecting and reducing scheming in AI models - OpenAI
  In today’s deployment settings, models have little opportunity to scheme in ways that could cause significant harm. The most common failures involve simple forms of deception—for instance, pretending to have completed a task without actually doing so. We've put significant effort into studying and mitigating deception and have made meaningful improvements in GPT‑5⁠ compared to […]