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How ChatGPT brought down an online education giant
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9m ago
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Education company Chegg has been hit hard by the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT, with over half a million subscribers cancelling their subscriptions in favor of the free alternative. Chegg's stock has plummeted, erasing $14.5 billion of market value, and there are doubts about the company's ability to generate enough cash to pay its debts. Chegg's new CEO, Nathan Schultz, is focused on international expansion and plans to offer more comprehensive answers and services beyond just homework help. However, ChatGPT's influence on cheating has also raised concerns, as more students turn to the chatbot for solutions.
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Are you Blacker than ChatGPT? Take this quiz to find out | TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Advertising agency McKinney has created a quiz game called "Are You Blacker than ChatGPT?" to highlight bias in AI. The game tests users' knowledge of Black culture against what OpenAI's ChatGPT has been trained to know. The game was developed to playfully showcase how ChatGPT is out of touch with Black users due to blind spots in its algorithm. These blind spots arise because many Black cultural elements are not documented online and are instead passed down through generations. The lack of diversity and cultural insight in AI innovation has been a longstanding issue, leading to biased outcomes and limited inclusivity.
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Google granted request to pause order on Play store overhaul
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9m ago
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A federal judge in California has temporarily paused an order requiring Google to make changes to its Android app store, Play, following a request from the tech giant. The order, part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit brought by Epic Games, aimed to provide consumers with more choice in how they download software. Google argued that the injunction would harm the company and present security and privacy risks. The judge decided to delay the order to allow the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to consider Google's separate request to pause the ruling.
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Former OpenAI researcher’s new company will teach you how to build an LLM
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1y ago
Medial
Former OpenAI researcher Andrej Karpathy has announced the launch of Eureka Labs, an AI learning platform aimed at creating an "AI native" educational experience. The platform's first offering, LLM101n, teaches students how to build their own large language model (LLM). Karpathy's vision includes expert-designed course materials paired with an AI-powered teaching assistant to provide personalized guidance at scale. This combination aims to make high-quality education more accessible globally. Eureka Labs plans to expand its curriculum beyond AI in the future. Karpathy has a background in AI education, having previously posted popular tutorials on YouTube that break down complex topics for a broader audience.
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University of East London, Siemens, and T-Hub Collaborate for Sustainable Higher Education in Hyderabad
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8m ago
Medial
The University of East London (UEL), Siemens UK, and T-Hub Hyderabad held an event in Hyderabad, focusing on the role of industry and higher education in driving sustainability. UEL has partnered with Siemens UK to achieve net-zero carbon emissions on campus by 2030. The event brought together leaders from academia and industry to discuss innovative solutions for a sustainable future in education. It featured keynote addresses, a virtual presentation on Siemens' global work with higher education, and a panel discussion on industry-academia partnerships. The event aimed to create a platform for collaboration and networking for sustainable development in education.
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Business Insider lays off 21 percent of staff to “endure extreme traffic drops.”
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2m ago
Medial
Business Insider has laid off 21% of its staff due to significant drops in web traffic. CEO Barbara Peng announced a strategic shift in focus, moving away from categories previously successful on external platforms and scaling down its search-dependent Commerce business. The company plans to emphasize AI initiatives, including using Enterprise ChatGPT and an AI paywall. The decision reflects changes in online content consumption patterns and challenges with maintaining traffic levels.
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Despite cheating fears, schools repeal ChatGPT bans
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Walla Walla High School in Washington state is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, like ChatGPT, into its curriculum. The school district held a workshop on AI chatbots for educators, marking a significant shift from earlier this year when they blocked access to ChatGPT due to concerns about misinformation and cheating. Now, educators are considering how to use chatbots as tools for teaching writing, lesson planning, and creativity. The school district aims to prepare students for the AI-powered world they will inherit, recognizing the need for balancing the benefits and potential drawbacks of AI in education.
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'I got an A+ at IIM Ahmedabad using ChatGPT': Student’s post sparks debate
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3m ago
Medial
An MBA student from IIM Ahmedabad sparked a debate after revealing they used ChatGPT to score an 'A' on an assignment. The incident raises questions about the definition of real effort, creativity, and value in the context of AI tools like ChatGPT. As these technologies become more prevalent, the academic and professional sectors must re-evaluate traditional metrics of achievement and creativity to incorporate AI's role in modern education and work environments.
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ChatGPT Handles 2.5 Billion Daily Prompts: Transforming Student Learning and Research!
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17d ago
Medial
ChatGPT is rapidly advancing education by handling 2.5 billion daily prompts, with significant usage from students seeking AI-driven assistance for homework, essays, and complex subjects. The introduction of features like an AI-powered web browser aims to aid in time management and research. OpenAI's tools are transforming the educational landscape, enabling more organised and efficient studies. This development promotes inclusive education, providing equal learning opportunities, particularly in regions with limited access to quality education.
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"Space programs under his guidance brought global recognition to India's efforts": PM Modi on ex-ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan
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3m ago
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former ISRO Chairman Dr. K. Kasturirangan, lauding his leadership that brought global recognition to India's space efforts. Modi highlighted Kasturirangan's role in advancing the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and shaping the National Education Policy. Kasturirangan's focus on innovation and forward-looking education was inspiring. Serving as ISRO Chairman from 1994 to 2003, his legacy in science and education remains significant after his passing at age 84.
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OpenAI gets partial win in authors' US copyright lawsuit
Economic Times
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1y ago
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A federal judge in California has dismissed parts of a copyright lawsuit brought by authors, including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates, against OpenAI. The authors accused OpenAI of using their books to train its language model, ChatGPT, without permission. However, the judge ruled that the authors had failed to demonstrate that the output generated by ChatGPT infringed their copyrights. OpenAI and other tech companies argue that their AI training falls under fair use, and these lawsuits pose a threat to the AI industry. The authors have been given permission to file an amended complaint.
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