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8/24/2023
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Report: CIOs Moving Decisively to Adopt Generative AI

Education, corporate, and government chief information officers globally are decisively adopting generative AI as a major part of their tech strategy. That was the conclusion reached in the recent MIT Technology Review Insights report, "The Great Acceleration: CIO Perspectives on Generative AI."

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$375M Added to State, Local Cyber Grant Program, Deadline to Apply is Oct. 6

The Department of Homeland Security has added $374.9 million in grant funding to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program administered by CISA and FEMA, as the program enters its second year, according to a news release.

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Who's on First: Defining Institutional Roles in the Age of AI

Higher education is no stranger to disruptive technologies, and artificial intelligence is the latest to transform teaching, learning, and research. In order to thrive in this new age, institutions must plan, collaborate, and communicate an AI strategy for stakeholders across the campus.

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Anthony M. Newman to Lead REN-ISAC Cybersecurity Center

Indiana University (IU) has appointed Anthony M. Newman as executive director of the REN-ISAC (Research and Education Networks Information Sharing and Analysis Center) cybersecurity organization, which serves over 740 member institutions and is based at the Bloomington campus.

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WCET Survey Finds Slow AI Adoption at Colleges and Universities

The WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) conducted a national survey in April 2023 that showed colleges and universities have been slow to strategize and implement AI tools campuswide.

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Instructure Chooses Partners for Its Open, Interoperable Ecosystem of Solutions

CT talks with Instructure's VP of Global Strategy Ryan Lufkin to learn how his company leverages partnerships in an evolving global marketplace.

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7 Questions on Anthology's Approach to AI

We spoke with Anthology Chief Product Officer JD White about his company's vision for AI as well as practical considerations for embracing AI tools in the classroom.

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Ambow Education Introduces AI-Driven Hybrid Learning Platform

Ambow Education has announced its new AI digital instruction platform, HybriU, that integrates online and offline learning tools with multiple features geared to colleges and universities around the world.

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Generative AI Is a Top Emerging Risk for Enterprises, Gartner Says

Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Google Bard have cracked the top-10 list of emerging risks for enterprises, according to a new report by research firm Gartner.

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PhotoShelter Unveils AI Visual Search Capability Eliminating Need for Metadata

Digital asset management platform PhotoShelter has unveiled a new feature called AI Visual Search, giving brand subscribers the ability to search their entire brand library based on visual descriptions and eliminating the need to manually add metadata to images, according to a news release.

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Quizlet Report Suggests Teachers Are Better Champions of AI Than Students

In its report, "State of AI in Education," ed tech company Quizlet found that teachers overall are better champions of AI than their students in recognizing its value.

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Report: Graduates Uncertain About Workforce Readiness Because of AI

Cengage Group's third annual employability report, "AI Joins the Workforce," asked employers and graduates questions about how AI is impacting job skills requirements and whether graduates feel prepared for them. Their responses suggest a "quickly shifting employment landscape" of different hiring priorities, the report noted.

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Upcoming Events

  • SANS Network Security 2023

    Sept. 6–11, 2023
    Las Vegas, NV
  • 2023 Internet2 Technology Exchange

    Sept. 18–22, 2023
    Minneapolis, MN
  • OLC Accelerate 2023

    Oct. 3–5, 2023
    Online
    Oct. 24–27, 2023
    Washington, DC
  • Educause Annual Conference

    Oct. 9–12, 2023
    Chicago, IL
    Oct. 18–19, 2023
    Online
  • Quality Matters QM Connect Conference

    Nov. 5–8, 2023
    Bloomington, MN
  • Tech Tactics in Education: Data and IT Security in the New Now

    Brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, the 2023 Tech Tactics in Education conference offers hands-on learning, practical tips, and strategic discussions on critical cybersecurity issues and key data infrastructure and practices across K–12 and higher education. Access the latest thinking on current and emerging technology, data, and security trends impacting education institutions, as well as models for implementation, best practices, and strategies for effective technology leadership. If you are a technology leader in K–12 or higher education, data specialist, cybersecurity pro, or other individual charged with technology decision-making on campus, you’ll find valuable information for any experience level, team size, or institution type.
    Nov. 7–9, 2023
    Orlando, FL

Upcoming Webinars

  • What Higher Ed IT Leaders Should Know About AI and Cybersecurity

    There's no question that artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool for both cybersecurity attacks and defenses, potentially increasing the volume and velocity of attacks while speeding the detection and analysis of malicious activity. How will AI change the way organizations are impacted by cybersecurity threats in the coming year? In this interactive discussion, we'll talk about AI-enabled attack techniques in use today, what threats to watch on the horizon, and how institutions should prioritize their cybersecurity strategies accordingly.
    Date: Sept. 14, 2023
    Time:
    11:00 AM PT
    Sponsor:
    Cisco
  • Leveraging AI and ML Across the Institution

    Artificial intelligence and machine learning hold vast potential across all areas of higher education. Not only do these technologies enable new modes of learning, improve research outcomes, and accelerate decision-making, but they also play a pivotal role in cybersecurity risk analysis, streamlining threat detection and automated incident response. It's important for higher education leaders to understand the risks and benefits as they deploy these tools and take advantage of the opportunity to continue technology-based transformation within the institution.
    Date: Sept. 26, 2023
    Time:
    11:00 AM PT
    Sponsor:
    Fortinet

Webinars on Demand

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Professional Resources

Educating the Next Generation in AI

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths about the risks and opportunities of AI and how her institution is preparing students for careers in this evolving field. Listen to the podcast.

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