Week in Edtech 11/27/2024 Thanksgiving Edition: Edtech Insiders GenAI Market Map, Google AI Summit Recap, OpenAI’s Sora Leak, AllHere Scandal, Amazon Bets on Anthropic, TikTok Study Trends, Free College Tuition and More! Feat. Brett Waikart of Skillfully

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Dec 4, 2024

In this insightful discussion, Brett Waikart, Co-founder and CEO of Skillfully—a pioneer in skills-based hiring—shares his vision for transforming recruitment. He dives into the rise of generative AI and its role in evaluating candidates more effectively. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent fraud allegations in edtech, Amazon's major investments in AI, and the ethical debate surrounding OpenAI's leaked content. Waikart emphasizes the importance of focusing on skills over traditional resumes to foster a more equitable hiring landscape.

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INSIGHT

AI Edtech Tool Categorization

Pedagogical use cases offer a productive lens for understanding AI edtech tools.
Many AI tools defy traditional categories, offering insights into their pedagogical purposes.

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Contribute to the AI Tool Database

Check out the Edtech Insiders AI tool market map and database.
Submit your company if it's not included, as they actively seek new additions.

INSIGHT

Google's AI Focus: Learning, Not Just Education

Google, the largest edtech company, is seriously investing in AI and learning tools across its platforms.
Their approach focuses on learning in various contexts, not just formal education.

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Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell in this Thanksgiving edition of "Week in Edtech" as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from groundbreaking AI innovations to edtech controversies and funding milestones.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:03:16] 🧠 Edtech Insiders publishes AI tool market map with 300+ tools across 60 use cases
[00:05:39] 🌐 Google AI Summit recap featuring LearnLM and Gemini’s memory feature
[00:14:57] 🎥 OpenAI’s leaked Sora video generator sparks ethical debates
[00:18:08] 📚 TikTok’s study tools trend raises concerns about gamified learning
[00:27:38] 💰 Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic to deepen AI ties
[00:32:10] ⚖️ AllHere founder charged with fraud impacts trust in edtech startups
[00:40:53] 🏫 MIT, UT, and others announce free tuition for low-income families

Plus Special Guest:
[00:46:02] 🎙️ Brett Waikart, Co-founder & CEO of Skillfully, discusses skills-based hiring and future of work.

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