Textbooks to Chatbots

The Role of AI in Expanding Access to a World Class Education

AI is poised to revolutionise virtually every industry on Earth, but I am particularly excited about its potential positive impact on education. Since leaving school, I have always been mildly bewildered by how misaligned the curriculum and subjects are compared to what is truly valuable in the real world. It is unfathomable that we don't spend more time creating and teaching subjects such as financial literacy, listening, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills to name a few.

AI-powered tools like ChatGPT can enhance the learning experience by offering personalised content and support. With AI, students can receive tailored educational materials that cater to their specific learning styles and needs, thereby promoting academic success.

AI will also assist teachers in providing a more effective and efficient educational experience. ChatGPT can analyse vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and offer valuable insights to help educators create better lesson plans and adapt their teaching strategies. This adaptive approach allows teachers to focus on addressing individual student needs, ultimately leading to a more enriched learning experience.

Over the weekend I demonstrated some AI technology to my mother, who is a teacher. She found it incredible and noted its potential in bridging the gap for students with disabilities or special needs, an area she had worked in for the last decade. By leveraging technology like ChatGPT, students with learning difficulties can access customised support, enhancing their educational journey and enabling them to reach their full potential. This inclusive approach is crucial in fostering a diverse and equitable learning environment.

AI also holds immense potential to revolutionise education in third-world countries by addressing many of the prevalent challenges, such as limited resources, overcrowded classrooms, and undertrained teachers. This technology can help bridge the digital divide and offer equal access to quality education, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to acquire essential skills and knowledge. Through the responsible implementation of AI in education, third-world countries can significantly enhance the quality and reach of their educational systems, ultimately contributing to the overall social and economic development of their communities.

The positive impact that AI is going to have on education is undeniable. It's unfortunate that some countries and schools have resorted to banning ChatGPT, when empowering students with tools and technology is far more effective than forcing them to memorise useless facts.

No Masters this weekend, so a lot more time to find some more incredible products to showcase to everyone next week. Have a great weekend.

Jenko

1. Products

Product of the Day

Wonder Dynamics

An AI tool that automatically animates, lights and composes CG characters into a live-action scene

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An absolutely insane AI tool that automatically animates, lights and composes CG characters into a live-action scene. Honestly mind blowing that you no longer need complicated 3D software and no expensive production hardware, all the creator needs is a camera.

New Products

  • HyperWrite - Google Chrome extension that helps you Write Faster and Sound Smarter.

  • Hints - AI Assistant that integrates with any software to perform tasks on your behalf

  • Oasis - Auto-generate emails, texts, songs, essays, scripts with AI when you speak. Perfect grammar. Clear structure. No effort.

  • Keeper - Ask an AI Accountant (This is for the US but gives you an insight into what is coming)

Check out our AI Product Guide here with all the tools and software we have featured since launch.

2. Learn

A day in the life of AI

Every day, we will showcase a workflow or task designed to help you or a specific role save time in their job. Becoming skilled at promoting can be a superpower, so the goal of this section is to help you up skill in this area.

Role: All Roles
Workflow/Task: Learn any topic/task/process
Task time before AI: 1-2 hours
Task Time with AI: <5 minute

One of the best things about ChatGPT is its ability to explain any topic, even complex ones, in terms that anyone can understand. Try this ChatGPT Prompt:

"Explain [insert topic] in simple and easy terms that any beginner can understand. Keep your answer to under [insert word limit]"

Here's a bonus ChatGPT cheat sheet, courtesy of Hasan Toor, to inspire some ideas.

Please let us know if there are any workflows, tasks, or roles that you would like us to feature.

3. Most Valuable Media (MVM)

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OpenAI Co-founder Greg Brockman on ChatGPT, DALL·E and the Impact of Generative AI at SXSW 2023