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AI that feels conscious is coming faster than society is ready for… In Episode 164 of The Artificial Intelligence Show, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput unpack the viral MIT study, the brutal reality of companies forcing AI adoption, and Mustafa Suleyman’s warning about “seemingly conscious AI.” Alongside these deep dives, our rapid-fire section gives updates on Meta’s AI reorg, Otter.ai’s legal troubles, Google and Apple’s AI strategies, and the environmental impact of AI usage. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:52 — MIT Report on Gen AI Pilots 00:16:26 — AI’s Evolving Impact on Jobs 00:25:00 — AI and Consciousness 00:35:48 — Meta’s AI Reorg and Vision 00:40:59 — Otter.ai Legal Troubles 00:46:30 — Sam Altman on GPT-6 00:51:14 — Google Gemini and Pixel 10 00:56:20 — Apple May Use Gemini for Siri 00:59:49 — Lex Fridman Interviews Sundar Pichai 01:05:38 — AI Environmental Impact 01:10:37 — AI Funding and Product Updates This week’s episode is brought to you by…

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we dive into the intriguing dynamics of business self-destruction and the AI hype cycle with our distinguished guest, Lawrence Mandelberg. Lawrence, an expert in organizational growth and sustainability, shares valuable insights on why some businesses unwittingly set themselves up for failure and how to navigate the complex landscape of change management. Lawrence discusses the common pitfalls businesses enco…

From the environmental costs of data centers to the cultural biases baked into today’s models, Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips answer your questions from our 50th Intro to AI class. Throughout the episode, they unpack the gray areas of AI-generated content, debate what the rise of agents means for work, and consider how creatives can stay ahead with AI. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:13 — Question #1: Which environmental concern feels most urgent for the AI industry to solve? 00:07:58 — Question #2: How well do AI models reflect diverse languages and cultures? 00:10:25 — Question #3: What risks and ownership issues come with AI-generated video and images in marketing? 00:15:26 — Question #4: What are the best ways to start experimenting with AI agents? 00:18:22 — Question #5: Is there value in using multiple AI platforms to cross-check results? 00:22:06 — Question #6: How should businesses weigh built-in AI assistants versus standalone tools like…

Claire used blue books as a form of in-class journaling, reflection, and process-based practice writing. At the start of the semester, she distributed fresh blue books to her classes with an introductory prompt based on the learning outcomes of the class as a way to create a baseline for students’ writing, both to get to know the students as well as to learn more about their handwriting, thought process, and timed writing ability. Claire would then collect the books at the end of class. As the semester progressed, she would slowly increase the amount of writing. The prompts ranged from reading-based responses to creative musings to self-reflections. Scaffolding assignments, like annotated bibliographies, practice theses, short “they say/I say” essays, six sentence arguments, outlines, and free writing were conducted in class using blue books alongside creative poems, music video storyboarding, short story writing, and post-unit reflections based on the Taxonomy of Reflection. She then asked students to engage in the think-pair-share model where they would discuss their blue book answers with a partner, then either share out to the whole class or build upon incrementally larger sharing groups until the whole class had rejoined to discuss their ideas.

Leon Furze argues that the real tension with AI and writing isn’t “death of writing” but purpose. When schools prize the product over the process, generative AI flattens the whole writing cycle, letting students jump from “I need a piece” straight to publication. That shortcut may be fine for functional emails or content farms, but in education the process is the learning; flatten it, and you flatten learning too.

We should also use AI to critique our own work.

one-third of teens are using AI for emotional support, with 71% having used AI chatbots. Perhaps most concerning, 26% of these young people report preferring chatbot conversations over speaking with real people, while 23% turn to these digital companions because they feel they have no one else to talk to.

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To unpack this, we should first maybe unpack crticial, AI, and literacy. By critical, I mean this in multiple senses of the word. One is critical as in critical thinking, as in skepticism and quest…

Bali defines literacy as “beyond the basic skill of how to use something...into the capacity to know when, where, and why to use it for a purpose, and, importantly, when NOT to use it.”

Helping to find a pathway to OER and AI

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Undergraduates discuss how AI must be understood better in higher education so that those using it can do so ethically.

Students can create real apps without coding. They can, under teacher supervision, use the Vibes DIY's platform.

Stop juggling AI models. Stack models to transform lesson planning, assessment creation, and curriculum development.

Unlock the power of visual learning in your classroom with free diagramming tools like Draw.io. Make complex ideas accessible and engaging.

Give students a world of knowledge offline with Kiwix, a free app for K-12 schools to access Wikipedia, textbooks, and more without internet.

Try freewriting: a tried and trusted way to plot out a first draft. Whether for essays or novels, freewriting is a great way to get started.

Dig into three more coaching strategies you can explore with teachers for relevant learning. These can be for individuals or teams.

Learn how GenAI can boost efficiency and automate tasks for school and district administrative assistants.

Have a quick question you need answering or a deep topic dive? Bypass your phone onboard support (e.g. Siri) with AI voice assistants.

Experience a thrilling sneak peek into the innovative updates announced at Canva Create, designed to empower educators and students.

Explore proactive discipline techniques that build student self-regulation, reduce teacher stress, and build calm classrooms.

Tired of students memorizing facts without understanding? This blog post reveals several research-backed strategies for relational thinking.

Discover how Padlet's new AI features can support your teaching. Features including Automation for Freeze/Unfreeze boards are covered.

Transform ELL teaching with the Prism Framework for ELLs! Boost language, align with TEKS, and empower students.