A-A-Ron’s AI Adventures: Issue 8

aarmau@gmail.comOctober 27, 2023Uncategorized

Hello AI Enthusiasts or Skeptics! Welcome back to another edition of AI Adventures. As the technological landscape continually evolves, there’s a lot to catch up on! Let’s explore the latest updates in AI, including some intriguing advancements in the realms of conversational AI and education. As always if you have learned something fascinating this week please share!

In This Issue:

  • AI Art Prompts Experiment
  • Dan Fitzpatrick and Matt Miller Webinar, Cheating With AI?
  • The Near-term Impact of Generative AI on Education, in One Sentence
  • Can You Detect The Fake?
  • A must watch 15 minute video on teaching in age of AI
  • AI and Hardware Integration Considerations

First Sip of Joe: AI ARTISTIC EXPLORATIONS: YOUR CANVAS AWAITS

Unveiling the artistic side of AI! I’ve embarked on a journey of exploring AI image prompts and have curated a collection of my experiments on my website. With 9 prompts and an image album for each, the playground is set for your artistic endeavors. I’ll be adding more, but in the meantime, I’d love to see what you create with these prompts or your own!

Explore the Collection

Second Cup of Joe: NAVIGATING THE AI ETHICS MAZE: CHEATING OR LEARNING?

Dan Fitzpatrick and Matt Miller opened a discourse on the nuances of AI in education in their session “Cheating with AI?”. They shared a plethora of resources to navigate this complex intersection of ethics, learning, and AI. From understanding the role of AI in classrooms to exploring creative AI applications, these resources are a treasure trove for educators.

Watch the Session

Here are the resources referenced in webinar along with additional ones they sent in a follow up email:

For Your Third Cup of Coffee: TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH GENERATIVE AI

David Wiley’s insights spotlight the potential of Generative AI in redefining access to expertise in education:

  • Barrier Breaker:

    “Generative AI greatly reduces the degree to which access to expertise is an obstacle to education”​.

  • Instant Aid: Get immediate answers, alternative explanations, or more practice at any point of learning.
  • Cost-Effective Expertise: Generative AI reimagines the traditional, costly methods of providing expertise.

“Our current instructional design approaches assume that access to expertise is scarce, expensive, and delayed… But what if access to expertise was abundant, cheap, and immediate?”​.

Reflect on:

  1. How can Generative AI redefine the way you design instructional material?
  2. What steps can you take to integrate Generative AI tools to provide immediate expertise to your learners?

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Community AI Challenge: What’s Your Score?

TEST YOUR AI DETECTION SKILLS WITH GOOGLE

Amanda Bickerstaff shared on LinkedIn a playful yet eye-opening Google tool where you can try spotting the AI-generated image among real artworks. It’s a fun way to realize the challenges in detecting AI creations, emphasizing the importance of AI literacy and responsible adoption over banning AI. It’s not just a game, but a learning journey into the realm of AI artistry. As she stated in her post:

“Banning AI = unrealistic;

Detecting AI = fallible;

AI training, literacy, and responsible adoption = path forward.”

Did you manage to spot the odd one out? Share your score! I won’t lie I scored a 0 on my first attempt.

Teaching Mindset: REFRAMING ART AND CREATIVITY IN THE AGE OF AI

In an engaging video discussion, Sinead Bovell invites us to reconsider our apprehensions about AI with an interview with Alexander Manu , especially in the realm of creativity and education. Here are the insights extracted from the conversation:

  • AI is seen as an extension of our will, not a threat to our creativity.
  • AI augments our ability to express, giving us more mediums and tools to create.
  • The emphasis in education should shift towards teaching thinking and understanding phenomena, not just rote tasks that AI can accomplish.

Powerful Quotes:

  1. “AI is an invitation to improve.”
  2. “Don’t ask me to write an essay when I can use a computer to write an essay.”

Questions for Reflection:

  1. How can embracing AI tools expand your own or your students’ creative horizons?
  2. In what ways can the educational system adapt to foster a deeper understanding of phenomena and critical thinking, especially in the face of advancing AI technologies?

In light of the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its integration into various aspects of daily life, it’s essential to probe the implications and applications of AI, particularly in the hardware domain and the education sector. Here are some inquiry prompts framed based on the information about Boston Dynamics’ Spot bot equipped with ChatGPT and the details about the “Explore with Alexa” feature:

Reflecting on AI and Hardware Integration:

Spot, the four-legged bot from Boston Dynamics, now sports a voice powered by ChatGPT. Spot’s engaging conversational prowess showcased in a new demo hints at a future where AI seamlessly integrates with hardware, transforming the way we interact with machines.

Boston Dynamics’ Spot Bot Engages with ChatGPT:

Boston Dynamics has integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its four-legged robot, Spot, the four-legged bot from Boston Dynamics, now sports a voice powered by ChatGPT, enabling it to provide voice-guided tours with a variety of personalities and accents. This interactive feature showcases the blend of hardware and conversational AI, paving the way for more engaging user experiences.

Amazon’s Explore with Alexa for Kids:

Amazon has launched a new feature called “Explore with Alexa,” allowing kids to have interactive conversations with AI-powered Alexa in a safe and controlled manner. This initiative aims to provide an educational and engaging experience for children, harnessing the power of AI in a responsible way.

  1. Exploration and Experimentation:
    • How are companies like Boston Dynamics pioneering the integration of AI into hardware to enhance real-world interactions?
    • What are the potential benefits and challenges of having AI-powered robots like Spot interacting with humans in various settings such as educational institutions, public places, or workplaces?
  2. Technological Advancements:
    • How does the integration of ChatGPT into Spot demonstrate the potential of combining conversational AI with robotics?
    • How might the advancements in hardware technologies facilitate the broader adoption of AI in daily life?
  3. User Experience:
    • How does the voice-powered Spot bot change the interaction dynamics between humans and robots?
    • What are the implications of having robots with conversational capabilities in enhancing the user experience in educational or tour-guided settings?

What does this mean with AI in Education:

  1. Engaging Conversational AI:
    • How does Amazon’s “Explore with Alexa” feature for kids signify the move towards creating more interactive and engaging learning experiences through AI?
    • What are the safety measures necessary to ensure a safe and appropriate experience for children interacting with AI technologies like “Explore with Alexa”?
  2. AI-powered Learning Environments:
    • How might the “Explore with Alexa” feature augment traditional learning environments?
    • How can educators leverage AI-powered tools and platforms to foster a more interactive and personalized learning experience for students?
  3. Ethical Considerations:
    • What are the ethical considerations concerning the use of AI in education, especially with younger learners?
    • How can educational institutions ensure the responsible use of AI tools while maintaining a conducive and inclusive learning environment?
  4. Future Prospects:
    • How might the integration of AI into educational settings evolve with the advancement in both software and hardware technologies?
    • What is the potential of AI in redefining the pedagogical approaches and learning experiences in modern education?

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