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Artificial Intelligence

Here you'll find articles detailing new developments in artificial intelligence and how it's impacting higher education.


New MIT Supercomputer Is Designed for AI

MIT's new TX-GAIA supercomputer combines nearly 100 Intel processors and 900 Nvidia GPU accelerators to create a system optimized for AI applications.

New Alexa Education Skill API Enables Voice Control of Ed Tech

Amazon has introduced a new application programming interface that will give developers the ability to create Alexa skills that can be integrated into their education technology systems and platforms

5 Emerging Tech Trends Impacting the Enterprise

In its latest Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, research firm Gartner has identified five key trends expected to have "transformational impact" on enterprise organizations. Why? They will "create and enable new experiences, leveraging artificial intelligence and other constructs to enable organizations to take advantage of emerging digital ecosystems," according to statement from the company.

AI and Mixed Reality Drive Educational Gaming into 'Boom Phase'

Artificial intelligence and mixed reality have driven demand in learning games around the world, according to a new report by Metaari.

Atrium Debuts AI Offering to Speed Technology Adoption

Technology consulting company Atrium is utilizing artificial intelligence-based algorithms and monitoring tools to give higher education institutions the ability to choose the best technology solutions for their specific needs.

Unicheck Debuts AI-Powered Contract Cheating Detection

Plagiarism and cheating prevention software company Unicheck has introduced Emma, an artificial intelligence tool for authorship verification.

AI Gaining Foothold in University Advancement

In a recent survey from the AI in Advancement Advisory Council, nearly a third of advancement professionals reported that they're using artificial intelligence in their work or intend to within the next six months, while the remainder have no plans for using AI applications within the year or deploying or researching AI at all.

NOVA Program Taps AWS to Train Marines in Data Intelligence

Northern Virginia Community College is working with the U.S. Marine Corps and Amazon Web Services to develop a set of courses focused on data intelligence.

Survey: Higher Ed Is Not the First Choice for AI Training

Americans put little faith in higher education for teaching students what they need to know to prepare for a future that includes artificial intelligence, according to a survey from Gallup and Northeastern University.

Pearson Releases Courseware Skill for Amazon Alexa

Pearson has created an Amazon Alexa skill for its Revel digital courseware product, allowing students to access text audio, homework reminders, class schedules and more via Alexa-enabled devices.