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The Future of Generative AI in the Classroom. How Will It Work?

Anthropic launches AI startup fund, Ex-OpenAI Co-Founder's AI education program, the future of GenAI in the classroom and more!

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July 17, 2024

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🎙 Daily Podcast Episode:Should classrooms ban AI? Or should students be learning how to use it properly? We discuss the uncertainties of AI in education. Give it a listen.

🕵️‍♂️ Fresh Finds: Microsoft’s Designer app goes live, Trump allies draft AI order and Tinder adds an AI feature.Swipe on for Fresh Finds.

🗞 Byte Sized Daily AI News:Anthropic launches an AI startup fund, UK Labour Government's AI Legislation Program, and China cracks down on LLMs. For that and more, read on for Byte Sized News.

🚀 AI In 5:With Google Gemini AI finally being added to Google Workspace we decided to jump into Sheets and test it out. TBH, it was kinda bad. See it here

🧠Learn & Leveraging AI: Wondering what schools should do about AI? We break down the essentials needed for AI to exist in education. Keep reading for that!

↩️ Don’t miss out: Did you miss our last newsletter? We talked about tech giants using YouTube to train AI, Apple iOS 18 beta going live and our favorite AI browser.Check it here!

The Future of Generative AI in the Classroom. How Will It Work?🧑‍🏫️

Should classrooms be banning AI?

Or should they be encouraging students to use it at every step of the way?

And with so much uncertainty, how can we be prepared for what the future of education looks like?

Jules White, Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Generative AI in Education at Vanderbilt University, joins us to tackle those tough questions.

Join the conversation and ask Jordan and Jules questions on AI and education here.

Also on the pod today:

• AI Content Detectors in Education 🔍
• ChatGPT and its Impact on Higher Education 🧑‍🎓️
• Ethical and Legal Issues with AI Training Practices ⚖️

It’ll be worth your 35 minutes:

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Here’s our favorite AI finds from across the web:

New AI Tool Spotlight – Scade helps integrate audio, image, text, and video AI models, Depth is an AI product manager and Sprig helps you understand product behavior.

Microsoft -Microsoft’s Designer app has arrived on iOS and Android.

Google and AI – Google DeepMind researchers just released a new foundational model that was looking REALLY good on certain benchmarks.

Anthropic - Anthropic has released its Claude app for Android.

Trending in AI – Allies of Donald Trump are drafting an AI executive order aimed at boosting military AI capabilities and reducing AI regulations.

Money in AI – NVIDIA, Pfizer and others have invested $80M in CytoReason, a company which uses AI to develop disease models.

Read This – Tinder has added a feature that uses AI to find the best profile photo to help you find a match. Maybe less swiping in your future?

1. Anthropic’s Anthology Fund With Menlo Ventures 💰

Anthropic, backed by Menlo Ventures, is launching a $100 million fund to support early-stage AI startups. With a playbook reminiscent of Apple’s successful iFund, Anthropic aims to provide not only financial support but also guidance and resources to help these startups flourish in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Investors are eager to sweeten their deals to attract top AI talent, and Anthropic is stepping up its game with a unique approach that goes beyond mere financial backing.

2. UK Labour Government's AI Legislation Program Unveiled 🇬🇧

The UK's Labour government set the stage for a dedicated artificial intelligence bill during the state opening of parliament, aiming to regulate powerful AI models and ban sexually explicit deepfakes. With the EU already ahead in AI regulation, the UK's plan is under scrutiny as it aligns with the bloc's framework.

The bill also emphasizes data harnessing for economic growth and strengthening safety frameworks in product development, hinting at a tech-driven future for the UK.

3. China's AI Crackdown on Large Language Models 🇨🇳

China's Cyberspace Administration is cracking down on AI companies' large language models to ensure they align with socialist values, leading to a rigorous approval process involving sensitivity to political issues.

The country's strict regulatory regime on AI content generation has prompted tech giants like ByteDance and Alibaba to adapt quickly to censorship demands, including filtering out sensitive keywords and training data.

4. Former OpenAI Co-Founder Launches Eureka Labs 🧪

Computer scientist Andrej Karpathy, known for his work at OpenAI and Tesla, has unveiled Eureka Labs, an education platform integrating AI. Teachers will now have AI teaching assistants to enhance digital learning experiences for students.

Karpathy's first product, LLM101n, allows students to create their own AI models, making learning more interactive and engaging.

5. Samsung Unleashes Sketch Image AI Tool 🖼

Samsung's Galaxy Fold 6 phone boasts a new "sketch image" tool that transforms basic sketches into photorealistic masterpieces using generative AI. Users can choose from a variety of styles, from 3D cartoons to detailed illustrations, making creativity limitless.

The tool's ability to seamlessly blend AI-generated elements into photos has blurred the lines between reality and artificial creation, sparking conversations about the future of photography and artistic expression.

6. DoD's GIDE Industry Insights Forum Sparks AI Innovation 🤝

The Department of Defense's recent GIDE Industry Insights Forum at Reston, VA brought together top government and industry minds to boost AI innovation and digital prowess for the warfighter. Dr. Radha Plumb emphasized the event's importance in accelerating tech solutions adoption within the DoD.

Open DAGIR program's role in fostering industry-government collaboration was a highlight, promising exciting advancements in AI capabilities.

Google Gemini AI in Spreadsheets – this is a failure

With Google Gemini FINALLY coming to all with Google Workspace accounts, we decided to see how well it does inside Google Sheets.

Is Gemini AI any good at data analysis?

(Spoiler alert: It’s not great. Actually, it’s kinda shockingly bad so we’re not really sure why Gemini exists inside Google Sheets.)

🦾How You Can Leverage:

AI seems kinda polarizing in Higher Ed, TBH. 

Seems like universities are either going all in on AI, or going to ridiculous lengths to ban slash ignore it all costs. 

Is there one right path forward? 

And what should colleges and universities be focusing on to try and stay afloat when AI is changing faster than Clark Kent in a phone booth. 

Today we chatted with Jules White, the big brain behind Vanderbilt University's AI initiatives. (Or, his official title of Senior Adviser to the Chancellor on Generative AI at Vanderbilt University.) 

He's not just talking the talk with us, though he did a GREAT job at taking our and the livestream audiences’ questions.  

He's wAIking the wAIk, too, as he’s helping a major U.S. university plan for the future of education. (See what we did there? Too much?) 

While the future of education in an AI-first world is legit rife with uncertainty, here’s what we do know — Jules was a great guide helping us make sense of the cloudy circumstances. 

So, how's AI gonna change the way we learn?

Jules dropped some serious knowledge bombs. 

Let’s learn, shorties. 👇

1 – Prompt Engineering: The New Coding 🧑‍🎨️

Remember when everyone said you HAD to learn to code? 

Well, Jules is dropping a truth bomb: prompting is the new must-have skill. 

We loved this lil quote from him:

“If you’re K-through-12, you're still teaching coding, you're nuts. You should be teaching prompting. 100%. Way more important."

Hot takes even on a Wednesday? We’re here for it. 

Try this: 

A 2024 study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that78% of K-12 schools now include prompt engineering in their computer science curricula, up from just 12% in 2023. 

Sheesh. Talk about a quantum leap.

Also, make sure to check out OpenAI’s ‘Teaching with AI’ guide. 

2 – Not a cheating tool; a superpower 🎯

More truth slapping us all in the face? 

We love it.

Jules broke down the broken notion on AI content detection that universities are getting all wrong. 

Like us, he calls AI content detectors snake oil. 

And even though Jules dropped more golden knowledge nuggets on today’s show than a clumsy leprechaun with butterfingers, his take on AI content detectors HAD to make our list of Top 3 takeaways. 

Why? 

This nonsense is one of the biggest reasons why certain universities were either slow to implement Generative AI in the classroom or a major reason why they’re still NOT using it. 

Instead of focusing on fake AI content detectors, Jules said educational leaders should focus on AI’s real benefits.

He shared how a French teacher at Vanderbilt uses AI to create personalized learning experiences. 

Students generate dialogues between historical French figures and evaluate the accuracy, enhancing critical thinking and engagement.

Try this: 

Let’s be real — AI is a required skillset and AI content aint the way forward. 

And AI in the classroom makes students smarter. Hands down.

Check out this AI in Education Global Report  by UNESCO that shows schools embracing AI tools reported a 40% increase in student engagement and a 25% improvement in project-based learning outcomes.

Oh, and while we’re out here throwing shade at these shiesty AI content detectors, go give this episode a watch/listen. 

3 – Bye-Bye, One-Size-Fits-All Learning 🧍

Jules is calling it: the days of everyone learning the same way are over.

Our take: GenAI's about to make higher education as personalized as your Spotify playlist.

Jules is talking about AI creating "completely new learning experiences" that adapt to each student.

It's like having a personal tutor that knows exactly how your brain works, and then automagically creating bespoke learning paths for each and every student. 

And get this – it's not just for the tech nerds. Jules says every discipline needs to get on board, from English Lit to Rocket Science.

Try this:

If you're a teacher (or even a student), start exploring how AI can tailor learning to different styles. 

Maybe use AI to generate explanations in various formats – visual, auditory, hands-on – and see what clicks for different people.

It's time to make learning as unique as you are!

And here’s a Gem if you’re still getting educated: Go check out Amplify GenAI.

Jules and others at Vanderbilt built the open-sourced platform designed to provide universities and other orgs with advanced generative AI capabilities. 

It allows businesses to build custom assistants, integrate their data, and share resources.

Pretty sweet in our opinion. 

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Numbers to watch

$65 Million

Slope, an AI-driven platform for B2B payments, has raised $65 million from J.P. Morgan and other investors.

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