EdTechSR Ep 341 Blue Sky Rising

Welcome to episode 341 (“Blue Sky Rising”) of the EdTech Situation Room from December 4, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the surge in popularity of Bluesky as a social platform for educators, the rising importance of media literacy, and the expanding role of AI in classrooms and personal security. Jason shared insights from Montana’s first AI Play Date event, and Wes highlighted a fantastic media literacy teaching example making national headlines. The hosts also discussed the hidden security risks of smart devices, the unexpected afterlife of Redbox kiosks, and the powerful implications of voice cloning technologies. Other topics included privacy concerns surrounding Bluesky post-scraping and the Supreme Court’s upcoming review of the FCC’s Universal Service Fund. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All show notes are available at edtechSR.com/links.

Show Notes

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  7. Jason Neiffer: aicentrist.com
  8. Wes Fryer: wesfryer.com
  9. Your Bluesky Posts Are Probably Training AI (404 Media Podcast, 4 Dec 2024)
  10. Facebook Friend Safety Tips (Wes Fryer on Speed of Creativity, 1 Dec 2024)
  11. https://play.ai/ (audio cloning and text to audio)
  12. Grammarly on MacOS
  13. Freepik AI Generator
  14. “Downranking Links” – Twitter (and Threads) Have Made a HUGE Mistake (Hank Green on YouTube, 16 min, 29 Nov 2024)
  15. A seventh grade media literacy class demonstrates how to handle tough conversations this Thanksgiving (CBS News, 28 Nov 2024)
  16. The Hidden Lifespan of Smart Devices: What the FTC’s Report Means for Consumers (Consumer Reports; 26 November 2024)
  17. The Redbox Removal Team (404Media, 28 Nov 2024)
  18. Supreme Court To Review Legality Of FCC-Managed Universal Service Fund (MSN, 23 Nov 2024)
  19. Jason’s Geek of the Week: ChatGPT Summary for Chrome
  20. Wes’ Geek of the Week: “The 12 Days of AI” via Kevin Hodgeson (@dogtrax.bsky.social)
Blue Sky Rising” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 340 Big Tech & Big Changes

Welcome to episode 340 (“Big Tech & Big Changes”) of the EdTech Situation Room from November 13, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the latest shifts in the tech landscape, from Apple’s hardware advancements to AI’s growing role in education and privacy concerns. Jason shared insights on upgrading to Apple’s new MacBook Pro with an M4 chip, emphasizing its speed, efficiency, and potential for running local AI models. The conversation expanded into the broader implications of AI, including the rise of open-source models and their increasing competitiveness with proprietary AI. Privacy and ethical concerns around AI usage in schools and workplaces were also discussed, along with the risks posed by AI-driven misinformation and surveillance. The hosts examined Amazon’s expansion of drone deliveries, reflecting on how autonomous technologies are reshaping logistics and transportation. Jason recounted his firsthand experience with Waymo’s self-driving taxis in Phoenix, offering insights into their cautious driving behavior and evolving role in urban mobility. Social media developments were another hot topic, with a deep dive into BlueSky’s rapid growth past 15 million users and its potential as a new hub for educators. The discussion also touched on the dangers of mass text-based disinformation campaigns following the recent election, highlighting the broader need for digital literacy and stronger privacy protections. Finally, in “Geeks of the Week,” Wes highlighted Descript, a powerful AI-based podcast and video editing tool, and his surprising experience joining Truth Social to observe its information ecosystem. Jason recommended Google’s Machine Learning Crash Course, now updated with generative AI examples for those looking to deepen their understanding of AI development. Our show was live-streamed and archived simultaneously on YouTube Live as well as Facebook Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All shownotes are available on edtechSR.com/links. AI Disclosure: An initial draft of this episode summary was generated using youtubetranscript.com and a custom GPT on ChatGPT, as well as options for our show title! Stay savvy and safe!

Shownotes

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  7. Jason Neiffer: aicentrist.com
  8. Wes Fryer: wesfryer.com
  9. Google’s AI ‘learning companion’ takes chatbot answers a step further (The Verge 11 November 2024)
  10. Announcing general availability of Google Vids: Our new AI-powered video creation app for work to help tell stories across your organization (Google Blog; 7 November 2024)
  11. vids.new (URL shortcut to create a new Google Video)
  12. Mac Mini M4… whoa! M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power (Apple Insider; 13 november 2024)
  13. iOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why (9 to 5 Mac; 12 November 2024)
  14. YouTube viewers guzzled 84 million hours of Presidential Election Day news (Fortune; 6 November 2024)
  15. Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations (AP, 10 Nov 2024)
  16. Bluesky crosses the 15 million user mark (The Verge, 13 Nov 2024)
  17. Amazon starts drone deliveries in Arizona (The Verge, 6 Nov 2024)
  18. book: Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick 
  19. Wes’ Geeks of the Week: Descript and Wes is on TruthSocial?!
  20. Jason’s Geek of the Week: Google Machine Learning Crash Course
EdTechSR Episode 340: Big Tech & Big Changes” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 339 Social Media Challenges in Schools

Welcome to episode 339 (“Social Media Challenges in Schools”) of the EdTech Situation Room from November 6, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) tackled pressing tech issues with a focus on educational impacts. Key topics included Apple’s latest hardware releases like the Mac Mini with the M4 chip, MacBook Pro upgrades, and Apple Intelligence features such as direct ChatGPT integration and the new Image Playground app. The hosts shared their thoughts on how Apple’s seamless AI integration is enhancing productivity and creativity for educators and students alike. The discussion took a serious turn with an in-depth look at the dangers of TikTok challenges in schools, highlighting a recent JAMA Psychiatry article on the blurred lines between social media stunts and real mental health crises among youth. Wes and Jason reflected on the responsibilities of parents, educators, and tech companies in mitigating these risks. They also explored the mental health impact of grade-tracking apps, noting the anxiety these tools can create for students, especially those with learning differences. AI developments were front and center, including Ireland’s national AI training strategy for government workers and OpenAI’s new search engine tool, prompting a debate on search literacy in the age of AI. The episode also touched on Anthropic’s new desktop app for Claude and its experimental computer control feature, showcasing the rapid evolution of AI-powered tools for daily tasks. “Geeks of the Week” included Wes’ announcement of PodCamp CLT, a podcasting conference in Charlotte, NC, on December 7, and Jason’s upcoming webinar on Notebook LM for educators, along with his new home automation project using Home Assistant software. Our show was live-streamed and archived simultaneously on YouTube Live as well as Facebook Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All shownotes are available on edtechSR.com/links. AI Disclosure: An initial draft of this episode summary was generated using youtubetranscript.com and a custom GPT on ChatGPT, as well as options for our show title! Stay savvy and safe!

Shownotes

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  7. Jason Neiffer: aicentrist.com
  8. Wes Fryer: wesfryer.com
  9. Microsoft just delayed Recall again (The Verge; 31 October 2024)
  10. OpenAI’s search engine is now live in ChatGPT (The Verge; 31 October 2024)
  11. Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot now has a desktop app (The Verge; 31 October 2024)
  12. Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports (Reuters; 26 October 2024)
  13. AI training for Government workers major part of smart tech plan amid ‘clear economic opportunities’ despite job fears (The Irish Sun, 6 Nov 2024)
  14. APPLE FAN BOY ALERT: New Apple Stuff
  15. The MacBook Air gets a surprise upgrade to 16GB of RAM (The Verge; 30 October 2024)
  16. Schools issue prom warning to pupils over missing iPads (The Times, 31 Oct 2024)
  17. Apple’s iOS 18.2 public beta starts opening up access to more AI features (The Verge; 6 November 2024)
  18. For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists (ArsTechnica, 6 Nov 2024)
  19. The surprising source of kids’ stress lurking on parents’ phones (Vox; 26 October 2024)
  20. Jason’s Geeks of the Week: https://www.home-assistant.io/ ; NotebookLM Webinar; AI Playdate at the University of Montana
  21. Wes’ Geeks of the Week: ChatGPT LIVE Web SearchChatGPT conversation archive for tonight’s articles – [VIDEO] Classroom Management Digital Tips for Middle School Teachers (17.5 min) – PodCampCLT.com (7 Dec 2024)
EdTechSR Ep 339 Social Media Challenges” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 337 Teaching and Parenting in the AI Era

Welcome to episode 337 (“Teaching and Parenting in the AI Era”) of the EdTech Situation Room from October 16, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the complexities of integrating AI into education. They discussed how school administrators, teachers, and parents are grappling with challenges like AI-assisted plagiarism, privacy concerns, and balancing innovation with ethical responsibility. Topics included the evolving role of professional development in addressing AI misconceptions, the antitrust push against Big Tech, and the transformative potential of emerging technologies like Apple’s Vision Pro. In “Geeks of the Week,” Jason highlighted tools like OpenMCQ and photo generation apps, while Wes showcased resources for emergency preparedness and media literacy. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, the #edtechSR hashtag on BlueSky, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All show notes are available at edtechSR.com/links.

Shownotes

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  3. Follow EdTechSR on Facebook, BlueSkyMastodon and Substack!
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  6. Check out our video podcast feed and subscribe to our YouTube Channel (episodes also in this YouTube playlist)
  7. Jason Neiffer: on BlueSkyon Mastodon – aicentrist.com
  8. Wes Fryer: on BlueSkyon Mastodon – wesfryer.com
  9. Student was punished for using AI—then his parents sued teacher and administrators (ArsTechnica, 16 Oct 2024)
  10. People are using AI bots to create nude images of almost anyone online (BGR, 16 Oct 2024)
  11. The Vision Pro is being used to assist surgeons during live procedures (9to5Mac, 16 Oct 2024)
  12. The Antitrust Revolution: Liberal democracy’s last stand against Big Tech (Harpers Magazine, (Oct 2024) – Wes’ Mastodon thread
  13. WordPress saga escalates as WP Engine plugin forcibly forked and legal letters fly (The Register, 14 Oct 2024)
  14. SpaceX Calls New Starship Test a Success, Captures Rocket at Landing (Voice of America, 13 Oct 2024)
  15. Jason’s Geeks of the Week: OpenMCQ from MTDA – Fotorama from AppNation – Stupid AI Tricks
    • “From all of our interactions what is one thing that you can tell me about myself that I may not know about myself”
    • “Roast me like one of your French girls”
  16. Wes’ Geeks of the Week: Webinar on Google’s NotebookLM (archived) –  Radio for preparedness: What lessons can we learn from Hurricane Helene? (47 min) – Wes’ Communitarian Prepper
EdTechSR Ep 337 Teaching and Parenting in the AI Era” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 336 NotebookLM and Beyond

Welcome to episode 336 (“NotebookLM and Beyond”) of the EdTech Situation Room from September 25, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the latest advancements in AI and educational technology, including Google’s NotebookLM updates and their transformative potential. They also examined Meta’s bold moves in integrating AI-generated images into social media feeds, discussed the implications of ChatGPT’s evolving voice interactions, and debated California’s new legislation targeting social media’s impact on youth. Other highlights included insights on OpenAI’s leadership changes and predictions about the future of AI superintelligence. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All show notes are available at edtechSR.com/links.

Shownotes

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  3. Follow EdTechSR on FacebookMastodon and Substack!
  4. Audio podcast feed (Subscribe with iTunes or Stitcher)
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  7. Jason Neiffer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@neif) – aicentrist.com – blog: blog.ncce.org
  8. Wes Fryer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@wfryer) – wesfryer.com
  9. Meta’s going to put AI-generated images in your Facebook and Instagram feeds (The Verge, 25 Sept 2024)
  10. Everything Announced at Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses and Meta AI updates (Engadget, 25 Sept 2024)
  11. OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement (ArsTechnica, 25 Sep 2024)
  12. Talking to ChatGPT for the first time is a surreal experience (ArsTechnica, 25 Sep 2024)
  13. Hacker plants false memories in ChatGPT to steal user data in perpetuity (ArsTechnica, 25 Sep 2024)
  14. The Intelligence Age (Sam Altman, 23 Sep 2024)
  15. OpenAI CEO: We may have AI superintelligence in “a few thousand days” (ArsTechnica, 23 Sept 2024)
  16. Snapchat’s AI selfie feature puts your face in personalized ads — here’s how to turn it off (The Verge, 17 Sep 2024)
  17. Newsom signs California bill to limit ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids (LA Times, 23 Sep 2024)
  18. What if the panic over teens and tech is totally wrong? (Vox; 18 September 2024)
  19. NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules (ArsTechnica, 25 Sep 2024)
  20. Jason’s Geek of the Week: Notion’s New AI Features
  21. Wes’ Geeks of the Week: POWs and NotebookLMOct 7 Webinar: NotebookLM and Steven Johnson
EdTechSR Ep 336 NotebookLM and Beyond” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 335 NotebookLM Revolution

Welcome to episode 335 (“NotebookLM Revolution”) of the EdTech Situation Room from September 18, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) delved into Google’s NotebookLM advancements, including the “Audio Overview” feature revolutionizing document interaction. They explored OpenAI’s new reasoning model, Apple’s latest innovations from the 2024 event, and AI ethics with Taylor Swift’s stance on deepfakes. Other topics included Australia’s proposal to ban social media for children, Brazil’s action against Twitter/X, and game-changing tools like Descript and GPT integrations for productivity. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All show notes are available at edtechSR.com/links.

Shownotes

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  3. Follow EdTechSR on FacebookMastodon and Substack!
  4. Audio podcast feed (Subscribe with iTunes or Stitcher)
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  6. Check out our video podcast feed and subscribe to our YouTube Channel (episodes also in this YouTube playlist)
  7. Jason Neiffer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@neif) – aicentrist.com – blog: blog.ncce.org
  8. Wes Fryer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@wfryer) – wesfryer.com
  9. NoteBook LM From Google: https://notebooklm.google/
  10. Ethan Mollick on Substack: https://substack.com/@oneusefulthing 
  11. OpenAI Announces a Model That ‘Reasons’ Through Problems, Calling It a ‘New Paradigm’ (Atlantic, 11 Sept 2024)
  12. NotebookLM’s new ‘Audio Overview’ turns your notes into a mini podcast (9 to 5 Google; 11 September 2024)
  13. iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, AirPods 4 and more: Everything revealed at Apple Event 2024 (The Verge; 10 September 2024)
  14. Taylor Swift cites AI deepfakes in endorsement for Kamala Harris (ArsTechnica, 11 Sept 2024)
  15. Pavel Durov and Elon Musk are not free speech champions (Disconnect, 6 Sept 2024)
  16. Australia’s Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children (Engadget; 10 September 2024)
  17. 14 dead as Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode in second, deadlier attack (ArsTechnica, 18 Sept 2024)
  18. Jason’s Geek of the Week: GPT for Docs
  19. Wes’ Geeks of the Week: DescriptWes and Shelly Share Ep 39PodCampCLT (9 Dec 2024)
EdTechSR Ep 335 NotebookLM Revolution” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 332 AI and CyberThreats

Welcome to episode 332 (“AI and Cyber Threats”) of the EdTech Situation Room from August 7, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the latest advancements in AI technologies, discussing their ethical implications and potential in educational settings. They examined pressing cybersecurity challenges, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities and proactive measures for resilience. The conversation also covered updates on digital privacy policies and regulatory shifts, with a focus on their impact on educators and students. Critical topics like media literacy and the ethical dilemmas posed by generative AI rounded out the episode, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful engagement in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All show notes are available at edtechSR.com/links.

Shownotes

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  7. Jason Neiffer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@neif) – aicentrist.com – blog: blog.ncce.org
  8. Wes Fryer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@wfryer) – wesfryer.com
  9. A neurological disease stole Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s voice. AI helped her get it back. (NPR, 25 Jul 2024)
  10. Human Reader (Chrome extension from ElevenLabs)
  11. OpenAI Unleashes ‘Advanced Voice Mode’ Following ScarJo Controversy (PC Mag; 30 July 2024)
  12. OpenAI co-founder Schulman leaves for Anthropic, Brockman takes extended leave (TechCrunch; 5 August 2024)
  13. The SOS satellite calling feature on Apple’s latest iPhones can be literally life-saving: B.C. search and rescue group saves hikers stranded on a glacier from wildfire (CBC, 28 Jul 2024)
  14. ‘You are a helpful mail assistant,’ and other Apple Intelligence instructions (The Verge; 5 August 2024)
  15. Apple’s AI Features Rollout Will Miss Upcoming iPhone Software Overhaul (Bloomburg; 28 July 2024) – paywall free version
  16. Apple leads tech rout after Berkshire Hathaway sells more than half of its stake (Business Outside, 5 Aug 2024)
  17. Now that Google is a monopolist, what’s next? (Verge, 6 Aug 2024)
  18. Jason: ChatGPT Prompt Optimizer
  19. Wes: New media literacy lesson: InfluencersAdobe PodcastDescript
EdTech Situation Room – Episode 332” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 331 CrowdStrike Crisis Impact

Welcome to episode 331 (“CrowdStrike Crisis Impact”) of the EdTech Situation Room from July 24, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) covered an array of pressing issues in tech and education. They delved into the recent widespread disruption caused by a CrowdStrike security update, which affected numerous organizations, including airlines and medical facilities, sparking discussions on cybersecurity vulnerability, dependency on digital infrastructure, and the essential preparations individuals and organizations should make. On the legislative front, they reviewed judicial blocks on age-verification laws for social media in Mississippi, examining the implications for digital privacy, parental control, and student safety. The hosts also discussed AI in education, with updates on emerging AI models from Meta and Mistral, the rise of open-source options, and considerations for classroom integration. The ethical considerations surrounding generative AI and the risk of “lazy learning” with AI-assisted assignments were hot topics, leading to a conversation about critical engagement, media literacy, and the role of assignments in fostering genuine learning. “Geeks of the Week” included Wes’s discovery of Spoutible, a Twitter alternative focused on safety, and his experiences using AI to troubleshoot coding projects with MakeCode Arcade. Jason shared LocalSend, an open-source cross-platform file-sharing app for Android and iOS, providing an alternative to AirDrop. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdtechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All shownotes are available on edtechSR.com/links. AI Disclosure: An initial draft of this episode summary was generated using https://notegpt.io/youtube-transcript-generator and a custom GPT on ChatGPT, as well as options for our show title! Stay savvy and safe!

Shownotes

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  7. Jason Neiffer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@neif) – aicentrist.com – blog: blog.ncce.org
  8. Wes Fryer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@wfryer) – wesfryer.com
  9. Introducing Llama 3.1: Our most capable models to date (Meta; 23 July 2024)
  10. Apple shows off open AI prowess: new models outperform Mistral and Hugging Face offerings (VentureBeat; 19 July 2024)
  11. Finding GPT-4’s mistakes with GPT-4 (Open AI Blog; 27 June 2024)
  12. Record labels sue AI music generators Suno and Udio alleging “unimaginable scales” of copyright infringement (MusicTech, 24 June 2024)
  13. Eureka Labs
  14. 3 things parents and students told us about how generative AI can support learning (Google Blog; 18 July 2024)
  15. [VIDEO] The real reasons Apple won’t put macOS on the iPad (The Verge via YouTube; 24 July 2024)
  16. CrowdStrike blames test software for taking down 8.5 million Windows machines (THe Verge; 24 July 2024)
  17. But… The worst internet outage still hasn’t happened yet (Vox; 24 July 2024)
  18. The Paris Olympics Will Show Us the Future of Sports on TV (Wired 17 July 2024) – Paywall free version
  19. Judge blocks Mississippi law that required age verification on social media (Verge, 2 Jul 2024)
  20. The FBI got into the Trump rally shooter’s phone in just 40 minutes (Verge, 19 Jul 2024)
  21. Jason’s Geek of the Week: https://localsend.org/ 
  22. Wes’ Geek of the Week: Debugging Javascript with Claude and Wes on Spoutible
EdTechSR Ep 331 CrowdStrike Crisis Impac” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 329 Apple’s AI Move

Welcome to episode 329 (“Apple’s AI Move”) of the EdTech Situation Room from June 26, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) discussed a variety of technology topics through an educational lens. Key discussions included Apple’s recent advancements in AI, their strategic decisions regarding AI integration, and the implications for educational technology. The episode also covered the ongoing challenges with tech privacy, the evolving digital divide among students regarding access to AI tools, and innovative applications of AI in social media. “Geeks of the Week” included Jason’s recommendation of Notion, a comprehensive note-taking and organization app, and Wes’s highlight of a family audio preservation project using digitized tapes from 1972. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com.(Facebook changed their live streaming policies, so unfortunately we can’t live stream there until we get at least 100 likes on our Facebook page!) Please follow our @EdtechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All shownotes are available on edtechSR.com/links. AI Disclosure: An initial draft of this episode summary was generated using youtubetranscript.com and a custom GPT on ChatGPT, as well as options for our show title! Stay savvy and safe!

Shownotes

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  7. Jason Neiffer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@neif) – aicentrist.com – blog: blog.ncce.org
  8. Wes Fryer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@wfryer) – wesfryer.com/after
  9. It’s Time to Believe the AI Hype (Wired, 17 May 2024)
  10. Microsoft Provides Update on Recall, Addresses Complaints (Thurott.com, 7 June 2024)
  11. Google is Working on a Recall Feature for ChromeOS (Thurott.com, 6 June 2024)
  12. OpenRecall
  13. AIs are coming for social networks (The Verge, 18 June 2024)
  14. Introducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that puts powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple PR)
  15. What are all these Apple executives doing with their legs? (WaPo, 14 June 2024) – paywall free version
  16. OK, fine, here’s Apple Intelligence (Jason Snell @ Six Colors, 13 June 2024)
  17. The iPhone Is Now an AI Trojan Horse (The Atlantic, 10 June 24) – paywall free version
  18. The iPad’s new Calculator actually might have been worth the 14-year wait (Macworld, 10 June 2024)
  19. SpaceX’s Starlink May Be Keeping the Ozone From Healing, Research Finds (Futurism, 15 June 2024) – Related CustomGPT story
  20. Wesley’s Geeks of the Week: 1972 Christmas Audio Letter (on YouTube) with analog tape photoSteven Johnson & Michael Specter on the Future of Life (27 April 2023)
  21. Jason’s Geek of the Week: Notion… wow.
EdTechSR Ep 329: Apple’s AI Move” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer

EdTechSR Ep 328 AI Copyright Clash

Welcome to episode 328 (“AI Copyright Clash”) of the EdTech Situation Room from June 5, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) discussed a variety of pressing topics in the realm of educational technology. Key discussions included the controversy surrounding AI-generated voices and copyright, highlighted by the recent Scarlett Johansson incident with OpenAI. They delved into the implications of AI ethics, focusing on the balance between technological advancements and ethical considerations in education. The hosts also explored the potential and challenges of AI companions, reflecting on how these technologies might shape future interactions and relationships. Additionally, they discussed practical strategies for integrating AI tools into educational settings, emphasizing the importance of responsible usage and the evolving landscape of AI legislation. “Geeks of the Week” included Fireflies.ai, an advanced AI meeting notetaker recommended by Jason, and Google’s Gemini Prompting Guide 101, highlighted by Wes as a valuable resource for effective AI prompts. Our show was live-streamed and archived simultaneously on YouTube Live as well as Facebook Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdtechSR page on Facebook, @edtechsr@mastodon.education on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All shownotes are available on edtechSR.com/links. AI Disclosure: An initial draft of this episode summary was generated using youtubetranscript.com and a custom GPT on ChatGPT, as well as options for our show title! Stay savvy and safe!

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  8. Wes Fryer (Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@wfryer) – wesfryer.com/after
  9. OpenAI, Google DeepMind’s current and former employees warn about AI risks (Reuters, 4 June 2024)
  10. Perplexity AI’s new feature will turn your searches into shareable pages (TechCrunch; 5 June 2024)
  11. Kai Fu Lee Interview with Fortune Magazine
  12. Lawyers say OpenAI could be in real trouble with Scarlett Johansson (The Verge; 22 May 2024)
  13. Exactly how stupid was what OpenAI did to Scarlett Johansson? (The Washington Post; 21 May 2024)
  14. TechLife – Dating a ChatBot (BBC Sounds, 4 June 2024)
  15. Chat GPT “DAN” (and other “Jailbreaks”)
  16. Display of a captured wolf in a Wyoming bar brings outrage (NPR, 1 June 2024)
  17. A Perspective on Meta’s Moderation of Palestinian Voices (Tech Policy Press Podcast, 26 May 2024)
  18. Lawsuit argues Call of Duty helped Cause the Uvalde School Shooting (ArsTechnica, 29 May 2024)
  19. What Doge Taught Me About the Internet (OpEd, New Yorker, 5 June 2024)
  20. Jason’s Geek of the Week: https://fireflies.ai/ https://www.make.com/en https://www.notion.so/notes
  21. Wesley’s Geeks of the Week: https://history.wesfryer.com/ Google’s “Prompting Guide 101” My Mastodon Lists
EdTechSR Episode 328: AI Copyright Clash” (CC BY 2.0) by Wesley Fryer