One of the biggest challenges impacting schools today is the mental health of students in a post pandemic world. Can AI support the mental health of our students? To what extent would we trust AI to support in high stakes conversations with students surrounding their mental health? My conversation today with Scott Freschet and Dr. Elsa Friss of Alongside digs into these questions. Alongside supports the mental health of middle and high school students with exercises and an AI powered chatbot. Plus, Japan throws a wildcard in the AI privacy conversation and not as many people use ChatGPT as we think.

What a ride it has been! The last 19 weeks have been a marathon of countless developments, updates, and learnings. Along the way, it is important to pause and reflect on where we've gone. Let's do it...today's episode will explore what we've learned so far across 19 weeks on AI in education across three categories: access, privacy, and risks/opportunities. I also lay out predictions/hopes in each category. Plus, AI is making some real GAINS in science. Special shout out to all of the guests who've contributed to the conversation in our first 19 weeks. Curiosity opens doors. Connection builds bridges. Learning paves the way. Humans at the heart of AI education.

Congratulations to all of the folks in our school communities celebrating graduations over the next couple weeks! You made it! As we exhale, kick up our feet, and practice self care after a marathon of a school year, let's dip our toe into the AI water and do some casual AI exploration! Some school stakeholders still feel uncertain about AI coming to schools, which will only be more rampant next year. No worries - I got you! In today's episode, I share my five steps for going from AI noobie to AI proficient before next school year! Plus, Open AI and Google both get AI upgrades. Let's jump in... AI Education Project curriculum: https://www.aiedu.org/project-dashboard AI is coming to my classroom. I have no idea what to do: https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/ai-is-coming-to-my-classroom-i-have-no-idea-what-to-do-e498e98da0b6

*This episode is dedicated to all of those who lost their lives or have been impacted by gun violence in schools* How can AI technology help us protect our school communities and prevent school shootings? In today's episode, I sit down with CTO Tim Sulzer and COO Rob Huberty of Zeroeyes, who leverage AI technology to prevent gun violence. They walk me through how their technology works and share experiences working with school communities. You can learn more about Zeroeyes by checking out their website and twitter: Website: https://zeroeyes.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZeroEyesAI Plus, NYC adopts robot dogs and the White House unveils big investments & guidance for AI. Let's jump in.

It's been a while since we've showcased the capabilities of AI tools on the show! So, I decided to go BIG - an interview with the AI chatbot that started it all - ChatGPT. During my interview, I ask ChatGPT a multitude of questions around AI and education. I gotta say...I am surprised. Plus, AI can now read our minds and AI is changing the workforce. Let's jump in... Disclaimer: I use a text to speech AI tool to generate a voice for responses of ChatGPT in this episode but that is not to suggest ChatGPT is humanlike. AI is not human, it is a tool and does not have feelings.

Big shout out to all of the students making their college decisions on May 1st! It takes so much heavy lifting from students, families, and educators to make it to national college enrollment day, congratulations!! In celebration of the enrollment day, I talk with my friend and Regional VP for OneGoal Massachusetts, Adam Seidel. Adam and I talk our college journeys, experiences of students applying and enrolling into postsecondary institutions, opportunities for AI, and much more. Plus, the rise of AI producers thanks to Grimes, AI political ads, and privacy developments. Let's jump in...

In today's episode, I sit down with Adeel Khan, CEO + Founder, and Brad White, Chief Learning Officer, of Uncharted AI Adeel and Brad are life long educators with experiences as teachers and school leaders who have been deeply impacted by the emergence of AI. As we adapt to a world with AI, Uncharted strives to bridge the gap between AI and education. Our conversation explores AI implementation, reactions from school leaders, and much more. Plus, I talk the newest AI news: heart on my sleeve and AI Agents. Let's jump in...

In today's episode, I sit down with Gavin Smith, who is the school leader of one of the top performing high schools in Massachusetts, Boston Latin Academy. Gavin and I have crossed paths many times in our efforts to empower students in Boston towards realizing their greatest aspirations and I've always been impressed by his ability to create cool, innovative opportunities for his students to explore the world outside their school through meaningful community partnerships. 8th grade students at BLA recently spent their winter break at MIT exhibits on biases in AI. Gavin and I talk leadership, representation in the classroom in a world with AI, and explore critical questions in AI rollout. Enjoy today's episode and share your reactions on our twitter: @TheAIEdConvo Let's jump in...

We knew it would happen eventually...the AI image meme wave is upon us! Most notably this week, Pope Francis took over everyone's timeline, donning his white Balenciaga inspired puffer jackets, DJing in a night club, riding motorcycles, and generally taking on the world. Did Pope Francis suddenly challenge Tom Cruise for his action hero title? Nope! All of these images are fake...and really good. We have now hit a critical crossroads where AI is capable of generating very realistic imagery which will have massive impacts on our news and information cycles. How will AI images impact education? What opportunities exist for learning and what guard rails might we need to build as we think about our hard lessons from the expansion of social media? Plus, I talk privacy in corporations and countries - Italy banned chatGPT! Let's jump in... Share your reactions + thoughts to today's episode @TheAIEdConvo on twitter.

I kick off April with a interesting conversation with my friend and colleague, Josh Otlin. Josh is the school leader at Milford High School and has over two decades working in and leading schools as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Our conversation explored the life of a Principal during and post pandemic, relationships with AI, and the current fallout of the smartphone/social media generation in schools. Let us know your reactions + thoughts: @TheAIEDConvo on twitter. Let's jump in...