Week in Edtech 3/5/2025: ASU GSV AI Show Preview, OpenAI's Global Expansion, ChatGPT's 400M Users, Google's Co-Scientist and Career Dreamer, Chegg vs. Google Lawsuit, Anthropic's 3.7 Model, Meta's VR Push, Microsoft's Muse Model, and More!

Mar 7, 2025

Claire Zau, Partner and AI lead at GSV, shares her insights on the dynamics of AI in education. The discussion previews the ASU GSV Conference and its focus on AI innovations. ChatGPT hits a staggering 400 million users, underscoring AI's expanding role. They delve into Google's Career Dreamer, designed to personalize educational journeys, and Chegg’s lawsuit against Google, questioning AI's influence on SEO. Zau also discusses the immersive potential of VR in classrooms and offers sage advice for EdTech entrepreneurs looking to integrate AI effectively.

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ASU GSV Summit Overview

The ASU GSV Summit gathers leaders in education innovation across various levels, from pre-K to workforce.
It fosters future-facing discussions on radical ideas, tech integration, and current political landscapes.

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OpenAI's Education Initiatives

OpenAI is partnering with California State University and Estonia to scale AI in education, impacting hundreds of thousands of students and faculty.
OpenAI is expanding its educational initiatives, including a deal with CSU, bringing AI to 500,000 students and faculty.

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AI Adoption and the Digital Divide

Students are embracing AI for learning, with ChatGPT being a primary tool, yet K-12 adoption lags.
AI access creates a digital divide, as those who use it believe in its potential, while others remain skeptical due to limited exposure.

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This Week in Edtech, Alex Sarlin and guest host, Claire Zau explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VR tools and evolving strategies of tech giants.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:03:00] Preview of the ASU GSV Conference’s AI show and its impact on education innovation.
[00:05:00] OpenAI’s partnerships with California State University and Estonia to scale AI in education.
[00:09:00] ChatGPT reaches 400 million weekly active users, highlighting its growing role in education.
[00:12:00] Google’s Co-Scientist tool and Career Dreamer aim to personalize learning and career pathways.
[00:23:00] Chegg’s lawsuit against Google raises questions about AI’s impact on SEO and business models.
[00:27:00] Anthropic’s new 3.7 model introduces hybrid reasoning with implications for education.
[00:33:00] Meta’s renewed push to integrate VR in classrooms to boost engagement.
[00:36:00] Microsoft’s Muse model generates real-time gameplay environments for learning simulations.
[00:39:00] The potential of AI-driven simulations for personalized and immersive education.
[00:46:00] Claire’s advice for EdTech entrepreneurs on integrating AI effectively.

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