ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast19 Jul 2024

Gemini Splashdown - Will Google Dominate AI in Education Next Year? | Ep. 19

In this episode of ChatEDU (Gemini Splashdown - Will Google Dominate AI in Education Next Year?), Matt and guest co-host Jonathan Costa explore two big moves from Google that will potentially redefine the educational landscape for K-12 in the years ahead.

First in our Intro:

Matt welcomes Jonathan Costa as a guest co-host while Liz is on the road. They obviously discuss Jonathan’s dog who has been featured in the podcast, as well as a cool AI feature of the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Then in the News:

OpenAI and Thrive Global Partnership - Matt and Jonathan discuss the new partnership between OpenAI and Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global on Thrive AI, an AI-infused health coach.

Framework for AI in Schools - Jonathan introduces a framework for schools thinking about AI, anchored around the three C's: conceptual understanding, capacity, and curiosity. Have a question? Email Jonathan at costa@edadvance.org

Beneath the Surface:

Matt and Jonathan explore how Google may reign supreme in AI for education:

Google's announcement of LearnLM for teacher productivity
Responsible Gemini experience for teens in personal Google accounts
Additional safety measures and guardrails for student use
Double check response feature for fact-based questions
Teen-friendly onboarding experience with AI literacy video
Upcoming learning coach feature powered by LearnLM
Potential impact on the educational AI market, including competitors like Magic School AI and Khan Academy's Khanmigo

Together, the hosts discuss the implications of Google's expansion in the educational AI space, including privacy concerns, equity issues, and the potential for market dominance.

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