Staying Informed About AI Developments
Keeping up with the rapid pace of AI development and its evolving role in education can feel daunting. There are a number of excellent newsletters, thought leaders, and organizations available to help you stay informed. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites that range from broader AI industry coverage to specialized educational expertise.
People to Follow
Ethan Mollick - Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, discusses the impact of AI on education, work, and innovation; follow on LinkedIn and Substack
Claire Zau - Partner and AI Lead at GSV Ventures, discusses the intersection of AI, investment, and the education sector; follow on LinkedIn and Substack
Simon Willison - web developer and blogger, shares AI advances and technical explanations; follow on LinkedIn and Substack
Maha Bali - Faculty developer at the American University in Cairo, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in education; follow on LinkedIn and her blog Reflecting Allowed
Pat Yongpradit - TeachAI, shares frequent education-related GenAI updates on LinkedIn
Hayley Spira-Bauer - host of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast; follow on LinkedIn and Substack
Leon Furze - Education consultant and author, discusses practical AI strategies for the classroom, follow on LinkedIn
Eric Hudson - Education consultant and former teacher, writes about the intersection of AI and pedagogy; follow on LinkedIn and Substack
Amanda Bickerstaff - Co-founder and CEO of AI for Education, shares AI developments and their impact on education; follow on LinkedIn
Newsletters
The Neuron - daily, general overview of AI tools and trends
The Deep View - daily, 5-minute overview of innovations, news, and emerging AI trends
The Rundown - daily coverage of AI developments, trends, and practical applications
Podcasts
My EdTech Life - Fonz Mendoza covers AI trends, tools, and their impact on education, interviewing a wide range of educators, creators, and researchers
AI in Education - Aussies Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming explore what AI is, how it works, and its applications in education
Pioneers of AI - Dr. Rana el Kaliouby hosts a broader discussion of AI and how it is changing the way we live across a variety of fields
Everyday AI - Jordan Wilson releases daily episodes covering AI industry updates and interviews with industry insiders, with an emphasis on workplace productivity
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