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In this video, we talk with Superintendent Jerry Almendarez of Santa Ana Unified School District shares his journey in leadership, and discusses the five critical shifts leaders must make to adapt to AI and future changes, and how leaders can navigate the evolving landscape of AI by fostering a culture of trust, safety, and creativity.

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This episode covers Sam Altman's blog post, The Intelligence Age, exploring how AI will transform education, healthcare, and shared prosperity.

We discuss Mira Murati's departure from OpenAI, the rise of AI-driven startups, and the increasing role of AI in shaping our future workspaces and personal lives.

Sample Prompt Template: "Help me understand the implications of [AI's potential in healthcare, education, etc.] as discussed by Sam Altman in his blog post The Intelligence Age [cut and paste blog post in]. Can you also explain how these advances might change my daily workflow or long-term goals?"

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What happens in a world where some students learn AI, and others don't?

This week we share the data on the current landscape of how teens are using generative AI, and the role of schools to teach AI literacy. We share reflections from the launch of our WISE Framework, a human-centered approach to teaching AI to young people to foster decision making with integrity. We discuss the latest Canva Education report on what skills workplaces are looking for.

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This week we discuss the two big updates with Google's Notebook LM and OpenAI's much awaited model release.

With AI models becoming more advanced we discuss the qualities that make humans irreplaceable.

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OpenAI - How Professional Writers are Using ChatGPT

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This week we discuss the two big events happening this week - Apple Intelligence and the AI special with Oprah. We share new initiatives being launched in higher education, and how 1000 autonomous AI agents created their own city. We also discuss how to assess credibility and contextualize the vast amounts of information shared daily.

And we close with advice on personal branding in the age of AI, and what to keep in mind.

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Welcome to our latest episode where we explore the integration of AI in our daily routines and its transformative impact on education and personal assistance. Today, we’ll uncover how AI tools are enhancing educational experiences and reshaping home environments with advanced robotics. Join us as we discuss the evolving relationship between technology and daily human interactions, paving the way for a future deeply intertwined with AI.

AI's Role in Design Thinking: Dive into a discussion about the potential of AI in design thinking, with a focus on the newly developed 'Strawberry' model which emphasizes improved reasoning in AI

Educational Shifts: Insight into how schools like David Game College are integrating AI to revolutionize teaching, aiming to enhance student engagement and free up teacher time for more creative educational pursuits.

AI Integration in Everyday Tech: From upgrades to Siri and Alexa to the integration of AI in home robots, get a glimpse of how AI is becoming an unnoticeable yet integral part of our daily interactions

Future of Robotics and AI: Consider the implications of humanoid robots in everyday life, exploring the balance between convenience and personal privacy, highlighted by the launch of the Neo robot

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This week the dilemma with AI detectors continues as a theme in the news this time with growing debate over AI tools, such as paraphrasing detectors, and their impact on education. We explore recent surveys revealing parents' concerns about AI in schools and discuss how AI is shaping the future workforce. Finally, we touch on ethics, intellectual property, and the transformative changes coming to recruiting, especially with LinkedIn's new AI-driven talent solutions.

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In this new weekly series Stefan Bauschard and I share the what's happening now and where we might go in the future with AI and what that means for you.

This week we discuss topics such as the integration of driverless technology in cities, the potential changes in teaching roles due to AI, and the importance of keeping up with technological trends.

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Podcast - Amy Porterfield interviews Alex Cottani, listen in as they discuss the business value of writing in today's world. A great one to share with people afraid of AI.

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We also explore the ethical challenges of AI writing detectors and the significance of AI literacy in education.

00:00 Emerging Technologies and Their Impact

02:15 Driverless Technology in Action

06:38 AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

12:02 The Future of Work and AI Literacy

12:38 Grammarly's New AI Detection Tool

18:55 The Importance of Adaptation in Education

23:34 Student Usage and Perceptions of AI

24:20 AI Skills in the Workplace

26:15 The Role of AI in Writing and Communication

40:18 Embracing AI and Future Trends

Welcome to 'Your Daily SPARK,' where each day we talk about strategies and skills to make you irreplaceable in a world integrated with AI. This week, today's spotlight is on Austin Kleon’s 'Steal Like an Artist.' This book talks about the idea that all creative work builds upon what came before—transforming and remixing existing elements into something new and uniquely personal. Try This Prompt: - **Situation:** You are engaged in a creative project in your favorite hobby, drawing inspiration from diverse styles, genres, or techniques.- **Problem:** The challenge lies in creating a piece that not only resonates with these inspirations but also stands out as uniquely your own. Finding that perfect blend is the key issue.- **Aspiration:** Inspired by Kleon, your aim is to use AI to assist in weaving together these varied elements. You seek AI’s suggestions for innovative combinations that reflect your personal style.- **Result:** Ideally, this collaboration with AI leads to a creation that showcases a mosaic of your inspirations, distinguished by a distinct personal touch.- **Kismet with ChatGPT:** You're intrigued by the potential of AI to suggest creative fusions, be it in digital art styles, unique storylines in writing, or novel musical compositions.