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The Predication Show - Forecasting AI in Edu | Ep. 20
In this special summer episode of ChatEDU (The Predication Show - Forecasting AI in Edu), Matt and Liz explore potential futures for AI in education using a forecasting prompt from Professor Ethan Mollick.
First, Matt and Liz introduce the episode concept, explaining how they’ll use Professor Mollick's "Four Futures" AI scenarios to make predictions about various educational topics. Then they dig into the forecasting on topics including:
Potential for real-time translation across languages
Possibility of animal or even alien language translation
Timeline estimates for development
AI in early learning environments
Interactive storytelling and personalized tutoring
Potential for AI playmates and emotional intelligence
Concerns about over-reliance on AI and human teacher roles
AI addressing or exacerbating educational inequities
Potential for free AI tutoring and leveling the playing field
Risks of widening gaps between well-funded and under-resourced schools
AGI's potential to revolutionize education access (with caveats)
AI influence on student creativity and project-based learning
AI as a brainstorming and project management tool
Concerns about balancing AI assistance with original thinking
Potential for immersive simulations and personalized mentorship
AI-generated excuses for late homework (a lighthearted exploration)
Increasingly sophisticated and personalized excuses
Ethical concerns and the importance of honesty
The hosts discuss the implications of these scenarios, balancing excitement for potential benefits with awareness of risks and ethical considerations.
Have a question or comment? Please email Matt and Liz at [email protected]
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By Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday
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In this special summer episode of ChatEDU (The Predication Show - Forecasting AI in Edu), Matt and Liz explore potential futures for AI in education using a forecasting prompt from Professor Ethan Mollick.
First, Matt and Liz introduce the episode concept, explaining how they’ll use Professor Mollick's "Four Futures" AI scenarios to make predictions about various educational topics. Then they dig into the forecasting on topics including:
Potential for real-time translation across languages
Possibility of animal or even alien language translation
Timeline estimates for development
AI in early learning environments
Interactive storytelling and personalized tutoring
Potential for AI playmates and emotional intelligence
Concerns about over-reliance on AI and human teacher roles
AI addressing or exacerbating educational inequities
Potential for free AI tutoring and leveling the playing field
Risks of widening gaps between well-funded and under-resourced schools
AGI's potential to revolutionize education access (with caveats)
AI influence on student creativity and project-based learning
AI as a brainstorming and project management tool
Concerns about balancing AI assistance with original thinking
Potential for immersive simulations and personalized mentorship
AI-generated excuses for late homework (a lighthearted exploration)
Increasingly sophisticated and personalized excuses
Ethical concerns and the importance of honesty
The hosts discuss the implications of these scenarios, balancing excitement for potential benefits with awareness of risks and ethical considerations.
Have a question or comment? Please email Matt and Liz at [email protected]
Related Links:
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