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Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🚨 OpenAI announces a new safety board, strikes a $250M content deal with News Corp, and begins training its next flagship AI model🚀 Anthropic unveils a new method to map large language models💻 New AI-enhanced Chromebooks are launched for educators🤝 Microsoft partners with Khan Academy to develop AI educational tools📉 Guild Education lays off a quarter of its workforce📊 An edtech firm seeks $515M in Abu Dhabi’s first 2024 IPO💡 Praktika raises $35.5M for AI avatar language learning📈 NCAA agrees to a $2.8B settlement for athletes over NIL rightsUpcoming Event:AI Arcade Night at ISTEWhen: Monday June 24 from 5 PM - 8 PM Where: 1Up Arcade Bar 1925 Blake St. Denver CO 90202Register HereDon’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology!This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. As a tech-first company, Tuck Advisors has developed a suite of proprietary tools to serve its clients better. Tuck was the first firm in the world to launch a custom GPT around M&A. If you haven’t already, try our proprietary M&A Analyzer, which assesses fit between your company and a specific buyer. To explore this free tool and the rest of our technology, visit tuckadvisors.com.

Tory Patterson from Owl Ventures discusses the evolution of EdTech companies, revenue growth, and the future of EdTech investments. He highlights successful ventures like DreamBox and emphasizes the importance of AI technologies in education.

Shantanu Sinha, VP of Google for Education, discusses integrating AI in teaching, responsible deployment of technology, and the impact of generative AI in Google Classroom. He shares insights on revolutionizing education and navigating the responsibility of tech in the classroom.

Guests Jason Levin and Brian Ashton discuss OpenAI's new search engine challenge, Stanford University's 2024 report on AI advancements, Apple's AI chip development, and traits of successful founders by Jennifer Carolan. They also touch on concerns about AI in education and the innovations in online competency-based education by WGU Labs and BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

Kunal Dalal and Wes Kriesel discuss building an inclusive AI future in education. Topics include AI integration in education, entrepreneurship journey, diversity in AI education, collaboration, student involvement, storytelling, family empowerment, using Chat GPT for storytelling, and exploring fiction with a unique perspective.

Louisa Rosenheck, Director of Learning Design at Kahoot, joins the hosts to discuss the latest trends in Edtech, including Microsoft's groundbreaking AI model Phi-3, Penn Engineering's online AI degree, and the financial struggles of Chegg and Coursera. They also delve into the importance of inclusive design for neurodiverse learners and promoting inclusivity in Edtech products.

Listen to a captivating panel discussion at SXSW EDU featuring AI pioneers Amanda Bickerstaff, Charles Foster, and Steve Shapiro. Discover their insights on integrating generative AI in education, addressing challenges, and exploring the potential of AI to enhance educational tools and processes. Gain valuable perspectives on the future of AI in education from these trailblazing experts.

Danny King, CEO of Accredible, discusses the future of digital credentials, the power of alternative certifications like digital badges in shaping career paths, the influence of AI in credentialing and hiring processes, and the shift towards valuing technical certifications over traditional degrees for employment opportunities.

Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with three high school seniors who are Research Assistants at the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab. They share their insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its effect on youth today. In this episode, our guests discuss how AI is currently shaping their lives and education, their concerns and hopes for the future of AI, and their ideas for policies and tools to help young people navigate these changes.Siya Verma of Quarry Lane School, focused on global public policy, technology policy, and economics.Sophie Yang from Lynbrook High School, passionate about economics, public policy, and law.Dev Krishnamoorthy from Saratoga High School, interested in computer science and political science.Listen as Siya, Sophie, and Dev discuss how their work and academic interests inform their understanding of AI's role in shaping future policy and education frameworks!

Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:👓 Meta's new VR OS strategy—will it create a new tech rivalry?🤖 The growing role of AI in Meta's apps: innovation or irritation?🏆 Age of Learning earns a spot in TIME's Top EdTech Companies of 2024💼 Anthology raises $250M for strategic growth in EdTech🌱 Insights from the Co-Founder at JuneX Capital Partners on the future of educational fundingPlus special guests, Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and Kristen Huff & Amelia Kelly of  Curriculum Associates and SoapBox Labs Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology!