DeepSeek: Innovation with Open Source Software
As I write this post, the newspaper headlines are focused on the record decline in value of tech shares, especially chip manufacturer Nvidia, following the release of the Open Source DeepSeek Large Language Model and platform. Most of the extensive news coverage has focused on the tech business and the likelihood that it represents a bubble, especially for the Generative AI companies, OpenAi, Anthrpopic Google and the like. The other ,main focus has been geopolitical, with China having caught up with the USA in AI development. For education, DeepSeek can be seen as good news. The domination of Generative AI […]
The Hype and the Reality
Its probably fair to say that the hype around Generative AI far outstrips the reality. Perhaps that is because in the slow process of discovering actual jobs which AI can do, copy editing and advertising is one of those at the forefront.And goven that the AI companies are very keen on hyping their products, there is an endless stream of artciples saying how wonderful AI is for almost every occupation. These articles almost always talk about how much time AI saves and how this increases productivity. Here’s an example from a company called Screenloop: “AI is not simply a tool—it’s […]
AI Pioneers Ethics Evaluation Schema now available
The project has developed a new evaluation schema that offers educators and organisations a critical compass for navigating AI in teaching and learning.
Survey of 18000 workers finds use of Chat GPT widespread
I have been moaning lately about the quality of so called research and publications about education, learning and the. use of Generative AI. Well, the hype is showing no signs of dying down but there does seem to be some pretty good research beginning to emerge. And I understand it takes time to do research especially if you are trying to find out about the potential impact of AI on learning. Anyway, one publication, not so much about formal education, but about the use of AI in work and its potential impact of employment, which I liked is a research […]
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Educators Toolkit: Conker
One of our network members in Australia sent us […]
AI and the future of jobs: An update
One feature of the ongoing debates around Generative AI is that almost everything seems to be contested. While the big tech companies are ever bullish about the prospects for their new applications, controversy continues about the wider societal impact of these tools, including on education and employment. Despite the initial concerns of the impact of Generative AI on employment, it seemed that fears were overblown although this may now be changing. Even so replacement of staff by AI may depend not just on sectors and occupations but all on the organisation and size of companies. Of course the motivation of […]
Digital Pedagogies Rewilded
I’ve written a lot about AI and education over the last year. I’ve not written so much about AI and learning and I’m going to try to remedy this in the next year. I’ve been writing for the AI Pioneers project in which Pontydysgu is a partner.
How can we develop the European Technology industry?
Look at a list of the ten tech companies […]
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