Tech Talk
Volume 1 - Issue 22
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AI in the Classroom: Peril or Perk?
As AI technology continues to develop, more and more educators are turning to tools like ChatGPT to assist in their teaching. While these tools can be incredibly powerful, it's important to approach them with caution and mindfulness. Here are some guidance and warnings for educators using AI like ChatGPT:
Firstly, educators should be aware of the limitations of AI technology. While ChatGPT is capable of generating human-like text, it's important to remember that it's not a replacement for human intelligence and experience. Educators should use these tools to supplement their own knowledge and expertise, rather than relying on them as the sole source of information.
Secondly, educators should be mindful of potential biases and inaccuracies in AI-generated content. AI models are only as unbiased and accurate as the data they're trained on, so it's important for educators to carefully evaluate the content generated by these tools and ensure that it aligns with their values and curriculum.
Want to learn more? Educator considerations for ChatGPT
Updates & Upgrades
Google has released a patch for Chrome to address security vulnerabilities. Your school desktops are now protected, but it's recommended that you check if you have the latest version installed on your home computer. You should upgrade to at least version 111.0.5563.110 of Chrome to ensure that your browser is secure.
On this day around the web
On March 24, 1999, the popular file-sharing service Napster was launched. Created by Shawn Fanning, Napster allowed users to share music files with each other over the internet, using a peer-to-peer file-sharing system.
Napster quickly became a sensation, with millions of users sharing music files and building vast collections of digital music. It also sparked controversy and legal challenges from the music industry, which argued that Napster was facilitating copyright infringement and piracy.
Today, music streaming services are a major part of the digital landscape, with millions of users worldwide accessing music and other media through platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Can you use the popular AI tool ChatGPT to save time?
After you write an email, paste the text into ChatGPT with the prompt “Rewrite this email so it is friendly, clear, and professional.”
You can modify the adjectives to fit your goals and substitute them with words like concise, serious, brief, or silly.
Don't have ChatGPT yet? Click here to setup an account.
Did you know?
By the Numbers
~45%. That’s the percentage of the US population that has installed the TikTok app, according to an estimate provided by the company’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, to Congress. (TechCrunch)
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