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AI Transforms Learning: From Classroom Chatbots to Industry Innovations
Niel de Kock
May 02, 2024
Education AI News
Los Angeles School District Launched a Splashy AI Chatbot. What Exactly Does It Do?
The Los Angeles Unified School District recently introduced a new AI chatbot named "Ed," which is described as a learning-acceleration platform. Ed integrates various educational tools the district utilizes, creating a unified system to enhance student and parent interactions with school resources. It pulls data from multiple systems to answer user queries and suggest personalized academic activities. Additionally, Ed supports multilingual translation and proactively engages students with reminders and motivational messages. Its development aims to reduce the burden on teachers by automating administrative tasks and facilitating direct educational support.
3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About
The article highlights three critical areas of discussion for educators and ed-tech suppliers: developing a trusted and flexible tech ecosystem, leveraging data and analytics for better decision-making, and the potential of generative AI in education. It stresses the importance of collaboration and open dialogue to align technological advances with educational needs and ensure tools are integrated, privacy-secure, and genuinely useful for learning environments. The discussions aim to enhance personalized learning and address technological challenges within educational budgets.
(https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-05-01-3-things-educators-and-edtech-suppliers-need-to-talk-about)
AI News
Trotting Robots Reveal Emergence of Animal Gait Transitions
Researchers at EPFL have used deep reinforcement learning to teach a four-legged robot to switch between walking, trotting, and pronking—similar to springbok and gazelles—to navigate rugged terrain. This study challenges previous beliefs that energy efficiency and injury avoidance are the main reasons for animal gait transitions, suggesting instead that avoiding falls, or viability, is a more crucial factor. This new understanding could impact how robots are used in biological research, reducing reliance on animal models.
Coalition of News Publishers Sues Microsoft and OpenAI
A group of news publishers under Alden Global Capital, including the Chicago Tribune and the New York Daily News, have sued Microsoft and OpenAI. They allege that these tech giants used their articles without permission to train AI models like ChatGPT and Copilot, which could reproduce these articles verbatim shortly after publication. The lawsuit argues that this use of copyrighted content was unauthorized and that it feeds into the commercial success of Microsoft and OpenAI's AI products, benefiting financially from the publishers' content without compensation. The publishers seek damages and a destruction order for the AI models trained with their content.
How AI is making online casinos safer than ever before
The article "How AI is making online casinos safer than ever before" by Adam Walker discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies enhance security and the gaming experience at online casinos. AI helps detect fraudulent activities by analyzing player behaviors and spotting anomalies quickly. Additionally, AI improves personalization, tailoring gaming offers and experiences to individual preferences, which boosts player engagement and satisfaction. Moreover, AI contributes to game development, enhancing game design and graphics, leading to more sophisticated and engaging games.
Cisco Systems Joins Vatican Pledge on Ethical AI Use
Cisco Systems has joined Microsoft and IBM in committing to the Vatican's "Rome Call" pledge, which advocates for the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence. This pledge emphasizes AI's role in serving humanity with dignity and fairness, covering principles like transparency and security. The agreement, signed in the presence of Pope Francis, seeks to guide AI development towards benefiting the common good, aligning with broader international calls for ethical standards in technology.
AI Tools
TutorOcean's AI Tutor
AI Tutor by TutorOcean is a dynamic learning tool that personalizes educational support for various subjects and levels. It features 24/7 homework help, customizable lesson plans, and practice tests and integrates human tutoring for a hybrid learning approach. This platform centralizes educational resources, enhancing students' accessibility and engagement.
Ideogram: The New Frontier in AI-Driven Design
Ideogram is a groundbreaking, free AI tool for creating realistic images, posters, and logos. Launched in August 2023, it allows users to generate visuals quickly without design skills. Key features include ease of use, versatility, and a "magic prompting" function that enhances input prompts. While content generation is less restrictive than other tools like DALL-E or Midjourney, Ideogram has some limitations in character blending and generating less common characters. Despite these, it remains a significant disruptor in the creative design space.
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