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Education11h ago

AI for Me, but Not for Thee

An article examines a tension raised by Dartmouth's provost regarding inconsistent institutional policies around AI use. The piece critiques selective or hypocritical approaches to AI adoption in higher education.

Why it matters: Universities must develop clear, consistent AI policies that apply equally to all stakeholders rather than creating double standards.

SourceInside Higher Ed

Yesterday

TechEducation2 days ago

Grab and OpenAI bring practical AI skills to Southeast Asia

OpenAI and Grab have launched GO Forward with AI, a regional training program designed to teach 30,000 business partners practical AI skills across Southeast Asia.

Why it matters: This initiative brings AI literacy and skills training to a large population in an emerging market, potentially accelerating AI adoption across small and medium businesses.

SourceOpenAI

EducationYesterday

Two years of OpenAI Academy

OpenAI is marking two years of its OpenAI Academy initiative and expanding it to reach additional communities. The program focuses on bringing AI education and skills training to broader audiences.

Why it matters: Expanding AI education programs helps democratize knowledge of AI capabilities and responsible use across diverse communities, not just technical professionals.

SourceOpenAI

Tuesday, September 22

Monday, September 21

TechEducation3 days ago

Expanding OpenAI Academy with new learning paths

OpenAI announces expanded learning paths through its Academy program, designed for employees, developers, leaders, educators, and students to build practical AI skills and certifications.

Why it matters: Accessible AI training for diverse audiences helps spread AI literacy and ensures a broader workforce can adapt to AI tools.

SourceOpenAI

Friday, September 18

Education6 days ago

The oral exam is back, and AI may be the reason

Universities are bringing back oral exams partly as a response to concerns about AI-generated written work, including a professor at the University of Wyoming assigning reflective analysis based on personal experience.

Why it matters: Educational institutions are adapting their assessment methods to ensure AI cannot be used to circumvent learning objectives.

SourceeSchool News