Digital Transformation

Here you'll find articles exploring digital transformation in higher education.


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Human Factor Moves to No. 1 Cloud Threat in Cloud Security Alliance Report

The top cybersecurity threat in the cloud has changed from a couple years ago, according to a new report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), which provided handy mitigation strategies and suggested AI can help (or hurt).

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Report: Enterprises Embrace AI but Struggle with Outdated Infrastructure

In a recent survey of IT leaders, 90% of respondents said that they are adopting AI in some capacity, but many admitted they're also struggling to get the full benefits of the technology because of outdated infrastructure and a lack of skilled employees.

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Report Pegs Cost of AI at Nearly $300K Per Minute

A new report from cloud-based data/BI specialist Domo provides a staggering estimate of the minute-by-minute impact of today's generative AI boom.

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Gartner Predicts Wave of Abandoned AI Projects

Organizations that made significant early bets on AI may be in for a letdown, the research firm warns.

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Why Equity Must Be a Core Part of the Conversation About AI

AI is an immensely powerful tool that can provide customized support for students with diverse learning needs, tailoring educational experiences to meet student’s individual needs more effectively. However, significant disparities in AI access and digital literacy skills prevent many of these same students from fully leveraging its benefits.

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Coursera Introduces New Gen AI Skills Training and Credentials

Learning platform Coursera is expanding its Generative AI Academy training portfolio with an offering for teams, as well as adding new generative AI courses, specializations, and certificates.

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2024 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Registration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on "Building the Future-Ready Institution" in K-12 and higher education.

New ED Guidelines for Designing Trustworthy AI Tools in Education

The United States Department of Education recently released a new guide that seeks to inform ed tech developers as they create AI products and services for use in education. We spoke with Kevin Johnstun, education program specialist in ED's Office of Educational Technology, about the ins and outs of the report and what it means for education institutions.

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OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT AI-Powered Search Engine

OpenAI has introduced SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine designed to access information from across the internet in real time. The much-anticipated prototype will provide more organized and meaningful search results by summarizing and contextualizing information rather than returning lists of links.

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Ditch the DIY Approach to AI on Campus

Institutions that do not adopt AI will quickly fall behind. The question is, how can colleges and universities do this systematically, securely, cost-effectively, and efficiently?