Unleash Creativity With Generative AI in Adobe Express

Did you know that The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) is an Adobe-led community of major media and technology companies (and others) working to combat misinformation and disinformation? They are establishing an open-source industry standard for digital content provenance to help verify the authenticity of digital content. It is an important effort in the age of

Kids and the Future of Artificial Intelligence (HART RESEARCH)

National 4-H Council examined teen and tween use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. This first-of-its-kind survey, which included 1,510 youth ages 9-17, found that young people want guidance from adults on use of AI tools. It also found that children think generative AI will benefit their education and

One Prompt+ Free AI Image Generators= Different Outcomes

Prompt: An eco-friendly school in Oslo, designed to mirror the beauty of a fish tank. The school is a sustainable architectural masterpiece, with walls of glass that shimmer like water, revealing the vibrant educational life within. The school is dedicated to teaching sustainable education, with classrooms filled with green plants and powered by renewable energy.

Artificial Intelligence and Education: Cultivating Critical Thinking in an AI World (Podcast/Lucia Blasco)

“In this new episode, ‘Cultivating Critical Thinking in an AI World’, hosted by Cristobal Cobo, Senior Education & Technology Specialist at the World Bank, we venture into the world of GenAI with key considerations for policymakers and educators, and critical thinking as a core value. Guests include Mike Trucano, Senior Education & Technology Policy Specialist, and longtime Global

Generative AI for Beginners (Course)

“Generative AI for Beginners (Version 2) – A Course” is a comprehensive 18-lesson course offered by Microsoft Cloud Advocates. The course aims to teach beginners the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications. Each lesson covers a specific topic, allowing learners to start wherever they prefer. The lessons are categorized as “Learn” or “Build,” with the

7 AI Tools for Accessibility (Microsoft)

Yesterday I came across an article about accessibility tools that I thought would be good to share. It was a blog post published on March 7th, 2024 on the Microsoft Cloud blog. The article described seven AI tools created by Microsoft that help Paralympian long jumper Lex Gillette in his daily life and work. Lex

Generative AI Product Tracker (ITHAKA S+ R)

Did you know that Ithaka S+R has released their ‘Generative AI Product Tracker’? Check it today! “The Generative AI Product Tracker lists generative AI products that are either marketed specifically towards postsecondary faculty or students or appear to be actively in use by postsecondary faculty or students for teaching, learning, or research activities. The Tracker

Impact of AI on Artists and the Art Market (AI vs Artists – The Biggest Art Heist in History-YouTube)

I highly recommend watching this insightful video on Generative AI. It is a fascinating exploration of the many roles and perspectives of AI – from a tool and medium to a collaborator, muse, and even artist. The creator of the video has spent weeks speaking with amazing artists and scientists, delving into the complex world

Exploring the Impact of AI in Education with Futureminds

Educators, don’t miss out on the 26th edition of Futureminds! This edition delves into the fascinating world of AI, specifically generative AI, and its potential to enhance teaching in subjects like D&T, food, and art.  It offers a range of articles from the world of AI. To access the magazine, click here

Project Music Gen AI Control: Revolutionizing Audio Creation and Editing

Adobe Research has unveiled an exciting new project that is set to revolutionize the way we create and edit audio. The project, known as Project Music GenAI Control, is an early-stage generative AI music generation and editing tool1. Generative AI as Your Co-Creator With Project Music GenAI Control, generative AI becomes your co-creator. It allows

STRIVE-Emerging Considerations When Designing Assessments for AI Use

Learn about how best to design and/or modify course assessments that permit students’ use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to complete their assignments in academic courses! “This document is a starting point for discussions and reflections to foster a deeper understanding of emerging considerations inherent in AI-based course assessments. These emerging considerations may serve as

Have I Been Trained?

Any AI system is only as good as the data it is given. AI image generation is only possible after “training” a model on vast amounts of images from across the web. These images are cataloged by a bot without leaving a trace and their content and style can be seen in the resulting AI

AI Pedagogy Project (metaLAB at Harvard)

This guide is meant to provide an introduction to the current AI tools that are relevant for use in educational settings, and to demystify some of the hype surrounding AI. It will help you consider whether you might integrate AI into your teaching, and how to do so responsibly.  Don’t underestimate your capacity to understand

AI- a transformation map by Desautels Faculty of Management (World Economic Forum)

“The World Economic Forum has mapped hundreds of global issues and their interdependencies together with experts from universities, think-tanks, international organizations, or other research institutions. The information is presented in the form of an interactive, dynamic data visualization called a “transformation map”. These maps can help you understand the full landscape of a topic before

Generative AI (UNC)

This website is a resource page developed by the UNC AI Committee at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill1. The purpose of this website is to help faculty and staff use generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, appropriately and ethically. The website provides a variety of resources, including: If you are an educator, the

Music, AI, and Visual Art (Lesson Plan)

Combining technology and fostering creativity is important. One warm-up activity that resonated with my students was the integration of music, AI, and visual art. In this blog post, I will share the details of this engaging activity that sparked their imagination and encouraged collaboration. The Task: Choosing Songs and Generating Photos Students were asked to

How does generative artificial intelligence impact student creativity? (Study)

The key findings of this study are as follows:

What is Sora?

Sora is a new generative video model developed by OpenAI12. It can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions1. Here are some key features of Sora:

What is the CR Mark?

The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) introduced the Content Credentials icon, also known as the CR mark. This mark is designed to provide creators, marketers, and consumers around the world with a signal of trustworthy digital content. The CR mark is a minimalist pin containing the letters “CR” that can be etched into

The PAIR Framework for Developing Generative AI Skills

Did you know that Oguz A. Acar, a professor of marketing and innovation at King’s Business School, created the PAIR framework for developing generative AI skills? It consists of four steps: The PAIR (Problem, AI, Interaction, Reflection) framework is a valuable tool that teachers could use for several reasons:

What is ImageFX?

ImageFX is a revolutionary tool developed by Google Labs. It is an image-generation tool powered by Google DeepMind’s latest text-to-image model. This tool allows users to create images using simple text prompts. The idea is to spur creativity and allow users to discover new ideas through testing a range of prompts and concepts. One of the unique features

AI for Teachers-an Open Textbook (Second Edition)

The key takeaways of the book “AI for Teachers: an Open Textbook/Second Edition” include:

What is Nightshade?

Nightshade is a data poisoning tool developed to protect artists’ work from unauthorized use by AI companies. It operates by making subtle, imperceptible changes to an image’s pixels. These changes deceive machine-learning models into perceiving the image as something entirely different from its actual content. The tool was developed by a team led by Ben

The Future of Generative AI in Architecture, Design, and Engineering

The key findings of the report “The Future of Generative AI in Architecture, Design, and Engineering” include:

The Power of GAI in Language Teaching: Exploring Readiness and Perspectives of Beginning and First-Year Teachers

“The public release of ChatGPT in November 2022 ignited an intense debate about the effects generative AI (GAI) tools will have on language teaching. The advanced capability of GAI tools and their rapid uptake by students has brought both challenges and opportunities to language teachers. This qualitative study, using in-depth individualand group interviews with ten