OpenAI gathers global educators in San Francisco to reimagine higher education through AI
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OpenAI gathers global educators in San Francisco to reimagine higher education through AI

OpenAI hosted its first Higher Education Forum in San Francisco, bringing together educators and researchers to discuss the impact of AI on higher education and to foster collaboration between academic institutions and AI developers. The event featured presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, with participants sharing AI-driven teaching methods and exploring ways to make education more personal, equitable, and engaging.

‘It’s Not Magic': How These Schools Are Teaching AI Literacy

‘It’s Not Magic': How These Schools Are Teaching AI Literacy

The Passaic school district in New Jersey is implementing AI literacy lessons for K-8 students, focusing on understanding AI, its ethical implications, and responsible use, in response to the increasing presence of AI tools like ChatGPT. While some experts argue that AI literacy should focus more on practical applications in learning contexts, others express concerns about the potential cognitive and ethical downsides of AI, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in education.

How is ChatGPT impacting schools, really? Stanford researchers aim to find out

How is ChatGPT impacting schools, really? Stanford researchers aim to find out

Stanford's SCALE Initiative and OpenAI are collaborating on a research project to study the impact of ChatGPT on education, focusing on its use in K-12 classrooms and its effects on learning metrics such as proficiency skills, knowledge retention, and engagement. The research aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the efficacy of AI tools in education, with OpenAI providing data from real classrooms to support the study while adhering to data privacy and security guidelines.

UCL joins forces with Google DeepMind to democratise access to AI education | UCL News - UCL

UCL joins forces with Google DeepMind to democratise access to AI education | UCL News - UCL

UCL and Google DeepMind have launched a new AI curriculum, AI Research Foundations, aimed at providing free, localized education on generative AI and large language models, particularly targeting regions like Africa where access to advanced AI education has been limited. The curriculum, developed with input from African academic voices and organizations, combines responsible innovation activities and practical exercises to equip learners with AI research skills that can address both local and global challenges.

10 Must-Have AI Tools for Students

10 Must-Have AI Tools for Students

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing student life by offering tools that streamline writing, research, organization, and creative projects, thereby reducing manual work and boosting productivity. Tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, QuillBot, Notion AI, Google Gemini, Otter.

University of Oslo builds GPT-based chat for higher education in 9 weeks with Azure

University of Oslo builds GPT-based chat for higher education in 9 weeks with Azure

The University of Oslo (UiO) developed its own secure AI tool, GPT UiO, using Azure OpenAI Service, local storage, and on-premises hosting to meet the growing demand for AI tools while ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations. This initiative has enabled students and faculty to engage in research, writing, and presentations with enhanced privacy and customization, and has positioned UiO as a potential independent software vendor (ISV) for other universities.