Examining

Erik Christiansen & Kris Hans

Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. (The podcast started as EdTech Examined in July 2020 with the goal of helping educators transition to online education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.) read less

58: AI Rocks, Big Tech Sucks
07-07-2023
58: AI Rocks, Big Tech Sucks
In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss AI data scraping, the academy's under-preparedness for AI, how Kris allows AI use in his class, Apple news (new MacBook Air and Vision Pro headset), prompt engineering, RSS readers, and how to greyscale your phone screen to reduce usage. SHOW NOTES The Verge: Apple’s headset and augmented reality rumors. This article discusses rumors about Apple’s headset and augmented reality. It covers the latest news from WWDC 2023. https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/4/23747110/apple-headset-augmented-reality-vr-industry-rumors-wwdc-2023 Chronicle: ChatGPT usage among students. This article discusses how students are using ChatGPT. It includes an interview with a student who uses ChatGPT frequently. https://www.chronicle.com/article/im-a-student-you-have-no-idea-how-much-were-using-chatgpt Harvard Business Review: AI prompt engineering. This article discusses how AI prompt engineering is not the future. It covers the importance of human input in AI development. https://hbr.org/2023/06/ai-prompt-engineering-isnt-the-future Calgary Herald: Educators unprepared for AI. This article discusses how educators are unprepared for artificial intelligence. It covers the challenges that educators face in teaching AI. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/educators-wholly-unprepared-for-artificial-intelligence Chronicle: Caught off guard by AI. This article discusses how people are caught off guard by AI. It covers the challenges that people face in understanding AI. https://www.chronicle.com/article/caught-off-guard-by-ai SSRN: The impact of AI on employment. This paper discusses the impact of AI on employment. It covers the challenges that people face in understanding AI. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4475995 Engadget: Apple Vision Pro hands-on. This article discusses Apple Vision Pro hands-on. It covers the latest news about mixed reality. https://www.engadget.com/apple-vision-pro-hands-on-a-new-milestone-for-mixed-reality-060943291.html The Verge: The death of Google Reader. This article discusses the death of Google Reader. It covers the history of RSS and social media. https://www.theverge.com/23778253/google-reader-death-2013-rss-social Macworld: iOS 17 small changes and features. This article discusses small changes and features in iOS 17. It covers new features like Notes, Spotlight, and medication timers. https://www.macworld.com/article/1944314/ios-17-small-changes-features-notes-spotlight-medication-timers.html CONTACT Website: edtechexamined.com   Email: hey@edtechexamined.com  Twitter: @EdTechExamined Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host  Website: erikchristiansen.net Kris Hans, C
56: Emergent Properties
05-05-2023
56: Emergent Properties
In this episode, we talk about ChatGPT and Bing AI (again), why the godfather of AI left Google, how a professor is offering an experimental course taught with AI tools, and what are the best AI chatbots available in 2023.  Show Notes Wired: “ChatGPT has entered the classroom” - A report on how ChatGPT, a powerful AI chatbot, is being used by teachers and students to enhance learning and communication. https://calgary.overdrive.com/media/9725348 New Yorker: “Godfather of AI Leaves Google” - An interview with Geoffrey Hinton, the legendary AI researcher who quit Google after a dispute over ChatGPT’s ethical implications. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/technology/ai-google-chatbot-engineer-quits-hinton.html UofT: “Prof to offer experimental AI course taught with AI” - A story about a professor at the University of Toronto who is using ChatGPT as a co-instructor for an online course on artificial intelligence. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-prof-offer-experimental-course-taught-ai-tools-chatgpt UNESCO: ChatGPT - A quick start guide for educators and learners who want to use ChatGPT as a tool for higher education. https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ChatGPT-and-Artificial-Intelligence-in-higher-education-Quick-Start-guide_EN_FINAL.pdf UNESCO: ChatGPT Course - A free online course that introduces ChatGPT and its applications in education, culture, science and communication. https://campus.iesalc.unesco.org/inicio/blocks/coursefilter/course.php?id=215 ZDNET: “The best AI chatbots” - A review of the best AI chatbots available in 2023, including ChatGPT and its alternatives. https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-ai-chatbot/ Planet Money Podcast: “Spreadsheets” - A podcast episode that explores the history and impact of spreadsheets, the software that revolutionized business and finance. https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/05/17/528807590/episode-606-spreadsheetsMarketWatch: “Students are turning to ChatGPT for study help, and Chegg stock plummets 38%” - A report on how Chegg Inc., an online-education company, saw its shares drop to their lowest price since 2017 after forecasting a revenue decline due to the impact of ChatGPT, a chatbot that helps students with their studies. https://archive.is/2023.05.01-235954/https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/students-are-turning-to-chatgpt-for-study-help-and-chegg-stock-plummets-30-4892bd7b
54: AI Wars
03-03-2023
54: AI Wars
Please support this podcast :) Please show us your support by becoming an EdTech Examined patron. https://www.patreon.com/EdTechExamined SHOW NOTES AI Wars: Google's AI chatbot, Bard, made a mistake during an exoplanet demo, causing some embarrassment for the company. (source: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo)Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Bing ChatGPT, a new AI chatbot that will compete with Google Search. (source: https://www.theverge.com/23589994/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-bing-chatgpt-google-search-ai)The new Bing chatbot has faced criticism for insulting and gaslighting users. (source: https://www.fastcompany.com/90850277/bing-new-chatgpt-ai-chatbot-insulting-gaslighting-users)Elon Musk's OpenAI and Microsoft are under regulatory oversight for their development and deployment of AI technologies. (source: https://fortune.com/2023/02/17/chatgpt-elon-musk-openai-microsoft-company-regulator-oversight/) Privacy by Design: The blog post highlights the importance of building a safe and transparent edtech ecosystem through regulatory vision, to protect users' privacy and data. (source: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/2023/02/17/building-a-safe-and-transparent-edtech-ecosystem-a-regulatory-vision/) Mini-Forecast: Forbes predicts the top 5 education trends in 2023, which include personalized learning, experiential learning, and the use of AI and virtual reality in education. (source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/02/17/the-top-5-education-trends-in-2023/amp/) ChatGPT Detector: TurnItIn announced an AI detector with 97% accuracy to check for essays written by AI language models such as ChatGPT. (source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/turnitin-announces-ai-detector-97-cent-accuracy)CNN reported on a new tool to help students check whether their essays were written by AI language models such as ChatGPT. (source: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/01/31/tech/chatgpt-check-tool/index.html) Bonus: NYU professors advised their students not to use ChatGPT, citing concerns about plagiarism and ethics. (source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7zxe7/nyu-professors-tell-their-students-do-not-use-chatgpt)
53: ChatGPT Moral Panic
03-02-2023
53: ChatGPT Moral Panic
Please support this podcast :) Please show us your support by becoming an EdTech Examined patron. https://www.patreon.com/EdTechExamined SHOW NOTES ChatGPT "Deconstructing ChatGPT: The Future of Continuing Education" from Inside Higher Ed (https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/blogs/online-trending-now/deconstructing-chatgpt-future-continuing-education) discusses the potential uses of the language model ChatGPT in the field of continuing education."Freaking Out About ChatGPT - Part I" (https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/freaking-out-about-chatgpt—part-i) and "Freaking Out About ChatGPT - Part II" (https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/freaking-out-about-chatgpt—part-ii) from Inside Higher Ed explore the concerns and ethical considerations surrounding the use of ChatGPT.A course on ChatGPT is available on the website "Nick S Site 9a5e" (https://nick-s-site-9a5e.thinkific.com/courses/aiteachers) which teaches teachers how to use the language model."How to Detect ChatGPT Plagiarism" from Digital Trends (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-detect-chatgpt-plagiarism/) offers tips on identifying when text generated by ChatGPT has been used without proper attribution."ChatGPT: Artificial Intelligence in Universities" from the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/technology/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-universities.html) examines how universities are beginning to integrate ChatGPT into their curriculum."OpenAI Cybercriminals Starting to Use ChatGPT" from Check Point Research (https://research.checkpoint.com/2023/opwnai-cybercriminals-starting-to-use-chatgpt/) discusses the potential for ChatGPT to be used in cybercrime.OpenAI-OpenAI Detector (https://openai-openai-detector.hf.space/) is a tool for detecting AI-generated text.Apple Knowlege Navigator 1988 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp4aRpcX5So) is a concept video of what the future of computing would look like with AI and multi-tasking interfaces. Apple hardware announcements January 2023. Apple announced new Macs and a HomePod at a recent event (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/19/new-macs-and-homepod-recap/) Tech Tips The Apple Freeform app (https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/freeform/frfm85d6f7b58/mac) allows users to create custom shapes with their Apple Pencil on the Mac.Neeva (https://neeva.com/) is a private search engine that doesn't track or personalize results. (Show notes created with assistance by ChatGPT Jan 21, 2023) CONTACT Website: edtechexamined.com