Edtech Insiders Week in Edtech 2/12/2025: DeepSeek AI Shake-Up, OpenAI’s Deep Research, CSU’s ChatGPT Rollout, NAEP Learning Loss, Trump’s Ed Research Cuts, FEV Tutor Shutdown, European EdTech Funding Trends, and More!
Feb 19, 2025
In this insightful discussion with Libby Hills, who leads EdTech initiatives at the Jacobs Foundation and co-hosts the EdTechnical podcast, the conversation covers vital trends shaping education technology. They delve into OpenAI's new research tool, Deep Research, and the competitive landscape created by DeepSeek AI. The impacts of federal funding cuts on educational research and tutoring services are also exposed. Additionally, they examine ongoing learning losses post-COVID and the importance of adapting educational approaches to leverage AI effectively.
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Deep Research Implications
- OpenAI's Deep Research facilitates deep research by synthesizing online resources.
- This raises concerns about academic assessment and the potential to undermine learning.
Deep Research Accessibility and Value
- Deep Research's accessibility raises equity concerns due to its cost.
- It's a valuable research tool, but not a replacement for human researchers.
DeepSeek and AI Competition
- DeepSeek demonstrates the ease of replicating AI advancements, challenging competitive moats.
- Lower development costs suggest more global entrants in the AI race, impacting edtech companies.