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Universities: Guardians of ethical AI?

HEPI

Bias and unfairness in the academic world have been persistent, though emerging technologies have revolutionised how students find information and write assignments, making academic dishonesty more accessible. Bias mitigation through research – AI learns from the context of society, so holds the same biases as the information it scrapes.

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University at Albany to Install First IBM Prototype AI Hardware in the World on a Higher Education Campus

Campus Technology

The University at Albany (UAlbany) will be the first higher education institution anywhere to install the prototype IBM Artificial Intelligence Unit (IBM AIU) computing chip designed to run and train deep learning models faster and more efficiently than a general-purpose CPU.

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(Re)imagining AI for Educators: How to Improve Learner-Centered Classrooms with Futuristic Possibilities 

Faculty Focus

We have been here before and can recognize the potential of technology tools in the hands of both teachers and students, which promotes more efficient learning, can save time, and focuses on what’s needed. With AI, educators can create more differentiated learning tools and enhance personalization.

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International students have a role in applied research in Canada

The PIE News

Centennial has carved out a space in several industry sectors that are rich in research activity, including aerospace, transportation, digital health technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, social innovation and explainable data analytics. “We want to be known as an innovative institution,” Hack emphasises. With $4.5m

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“Beyond the Buzz” Webinar Wrap-Up: Harnessing the Power of AI in Higher Education  

Liaison International

Among other topics, our panel of experts discussed the role of AI in higher ed, the importance of responsible data practices, and the application and evaluation of new technologies. Voortman emphasized the need for clear goals, designated team roles, and robust data collection practices.

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ChatGPT in the Co-creation Process for Applied Research Projects 

Faculty Focus

Large language models 1 Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are complex algorithms developed through a type of machine learning called deep learning. Neural networks and deep learning allowed more sophisticated understandings of language. Word embedding led to better understanding of context.

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Assignments with Significance

Faculty Focus

As soon as the material is assessed, it is no longer significant, and what has been learned quickly drops out of memory (Zull, 2002). We must seek deep learning in students, and deep learning will only take place if the students themselves consider the material to have significance. Bozalek, V., Gachago, D.,