How AI will shape the university of the future
In light of the fact that only 59 percent of students who begin pursuing a four-year degree at a higher-ed institution graduate within six years, many in the industry…
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5 technologies that will help colleges meet digital-age students’ expectations
Most students entering college have grown up with digital technology. It touches nearly every aspect of their lives, and they view it as a critical requirement for a…
What will AI and robotics mean for higher education?
The world around us is getting “smarter.” Artificial intelligence (AI), data, and natural language processing have enabled Alexa, Siri, Pandora, Netflix, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Waze, and other platforms…
Going beyond the hype: How AI can be used to make a difference
Reference to artificial intelligence (AI) has become strategic in higher-ed discourse, joining the terms “big data” and “predictive modeling.” When I was introduced to AI in 2013 by…
6 big-impact technologies on the higher-ed horizon
Analytics technologies, makerspaces, and redesigning learning spaces are just a few of the numerous technology developments and trends outlined in a preview of the forthcoming annual Horizon Report. …
Artificial intelligence: Enhancing learning or threatening the academy?
A recent Northeastern University/Gallup poll found most Americans optimistic about artificial intelligence’s (AI) impact on their futures while, at the same time, expecting the net effect of AI…
Computers make strides in recognizing speech
For decades, computer scientists have been pursuing artificial intelligence (AI)—but in recent years, rapid progress has been made in machines that can listen, speak, see, reason, and learn,…