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It’s the weekend! How did your week go?
Here’s something to explore: OpenAI has brought on a former Coursera executive to spearhead their educational AI initiatives.
Also, take a moment to catch up some intriguing AI reads, including innovative strategies for leveraging generative AI in business and a roundup of the top podcasts discussing the latest trends in the association sector.
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Here's another crazy day in AI:
OpenAI Expands AI Use in Schools with New Leadership
How CEOs Leverage AI for Enhanced Strategic Planning
This Week’s Top Podcasts for Association Leaders
Some AI tools to try out
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What does it mean for education when OpenAI hires a former Coursera Executive to lead its efforts in schools?
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is making a significant move in integrating artificial intelligence into education by appointing Leah Belsky, a former Coursera executive, as its first general manager of education.
AI Reporter Shirin Ghaffary of Bloomberg explores this strategic move, highlighting how Belsky will lead efforts to responsibly incorporate AI into classrooms. With her extensive background in educational technology, she’s tasked with strengthening OpenAI’s relationships with educators and institutions to support learning through AI tools.
Here’s what’s happening:
Leah Belsky, previously with Coursera, joins OpenAI as the general manager of education.
Her focus will be on expanding AI adoption in K-12, higher education, and lifelong learning environments.
Belsky will work closely with teachers and institutions to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT Edu, which is already used in prominent schools such as the University of Oxford and Columbia University.
ChatGPT Edu offers features tailored for education, including custom controls, enhanced privacy measures, and content filters.
OpenAI is hosting a meeting with university leaders in October to discuss AI's role in research and teaching.
The company plans to gather ongoing feedback from educators and students to improve their AI tools for academic use.
OpenAI’s latest models show advanced reasoning skills, performing similarly to Ph.D. students in fields like biology and physics.
Since ChatGPT's launch, it has sparked both excitement and concern in academic circles. By bringing Belsky on board, OpenAI seems to be taking a proactive approach to address these issues and explore AI's full potential in education.
Belsky’s appointment comes at a crucial time as AI becomes more embedded in education. While some educators are concerned about students misusing AI, others are embracing its potential to enhance learning experiences. Belsky’s experience at Coursera, an established online learning platform, positions her well to lead this charge. Her role will involve ensuring AI is adopted thoughtfully and used to support students and teachers alike. As more universities and schools explore the possibilities of AI, the upcoming meeting between OpenAI and academic leaders will be key in shaping how AI fits into the future of education.
It will be interesting to see how this develops. Will we see AI tutors becoming commonplace in classrooms? Could AI-powered tools help create more personalized learning experiences? And how will educators adapt their teaching methods to incorporate these new technologies? OpenAI's latest move brings us one step closer to finding out.
Read the full article here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
How CEOs Leverage AI for Enhanced Strategic Planning
/Graham Kenny, Marek Kowalkiewicz, and Kim Oosthuizen on Harvard Business Review
Generative AI offers a powerful advantage for CEOs navigating the complexities of strategic planning, surfacing overlooked challenges and untapped opportunities. By presenting fresh perspectives and challenging human biases, it supports better decision-making. But with its reliance on historical data, can AI truly predict future trends, or is it bound by the limits of the past? CEOs are urged to view AI as a strategic partner, enhancing, but never replacing, human judgment.
Read more here.
This Week’s Top Podcasts for Association Leaders
/Association Chat
From video advocacy to leadership strategies, these top five association podcasts pack valuable insights for association professionals. Dive into discussions on member engagement with Michael Hoffman, or explore how Stanley Pierre-Louis addresses advocacy in the evolving video game landscape. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on innovation, change management, and leading through disruption.
Check the list here.
Listen to Association Chat Top Pod Playlist on Spotify here.
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Surfsite - Organizes data from work apps for quick access to info, planning, and KPI tracking.
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