Stephen Laster at Panopto: AI-Powered, Visual and Auditory-Based Video, and a Focus on the Learning Moment

We've followed Stephen Laster's career through more than two decades at organizations leading significant directions and change in technology and education markets. Here, we ask Laster for an update since taking the helm as CEO at Panopto this past May, 2025.

Google Advances AI Image Generation with Multi-Modal Capabilities

Google has introduced Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, marking a significant advancement in artificial intelligence systems that can understand and manipulate visual content through natural language processing.

AWS, DeepBrain AI Launch AI-Generated Multimedia Content Detector

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and DeepBrain AI have introduced AI Detector, an enterprise-grade solution designed to identify and manage AI-generated content across multiple media types. The collaboration targets organizations in government, finance, media, law, and education sectors that need to validate content authenticity at scale.

Internet2 Announces a New President and CEO to Step Up in October

Internet2, the member-driven nonprofit offering advanced network technology services and cyberinfrastructure to the research and education community has completed its search, which began this past May, for a new president and CEO to take the helm.

Columbia Engineering Researchers Develop Cloud-Style Virtualization for Quantum Computing

Columbia Engineering's HyperQ system introduces cloud-style virtualization to quantum computing, allowing multiple users to run programs simultaneously on a single machine. Learn how it works, why it matters, and highlights from other recent quantum breakthroughs from leading institutions and vendors.

Gartner Forecasts Increased Spending on Desktop as a Service as Cost Optimization, Sustainability Drive Adoption

Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service reveals that while secure remote access remains a key driver of DaaS adoption, a growing number of deployments now focus on broader efficiency goals.

MIT Report: Most Organizations See No Business Return on Gen AI Investments

A recent report out of the MIT Media Lab found that despite $30-40 billion in enterprise spending on generative AI, 95% of organizations are seeing no business return.

Top 3 Faculty Uses of Gen AI

A new report from Anthropic provides insights into how higher education faculty are using generative AI, both in and out of the classroom.

D2L Lumi AI Updates Add Personalized Study Supports

Learning platform D2L has announced new artificial intelligence features for D2L Lumi that help provide more personalized study supports for students.

Wiley Introduces New AI Courseware Tools

Wiley has created four new tools for its zyBooks courseware platform designed to improve instruction, learning outcomes, and academic integrity in college STEM courses.

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