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Mistral OCR, Gravyty Merger, and a New AI Center: Campus Technology News of the Week (3/14/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights noteworthy advancements in education technology. Learn about Mistral AI's new optical character recognition API with high accuracy and advanced features, the merger of Gravyty with Ivy.ai and Ocelot to enhance student and alumni engagement, and Cal Poly Pomona's partnership with Avanade to launch an AI & Innovation Center. Stay tuned for the latest in higher education technology.


00:00 Introduction and Top Stories Overview
00:16 Mistral AI's Breakthrough in OCR Technology
00:51 Gravyty's Strategic Merger with Ivy.ai and Ocelot
01:27 Cal Poly Pomona's New AI & Innovation Center
02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


AI-Assisted Writing Tool, OpenAI's Largest Model Yet, IBM to Acquire DataStax: Campus Technology News of the Week (3/7/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the unveiling of Turnitin Clarity, a new AI-assisted writing tool for students, the launch of OpenAI's advanced AI model GPT-4.5, and IBM's strategic acquisition of DataStax to enhance its AI-driven data management capabilities. Stay tuned for more updates on educational technology and AI advancements.


00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Turnitin Clarity: Enhancing Student Writing
00:55 OpenAI's GPT-4.5: Advancements and Costs
01:35 IBM's Strategic Acquisition of DataStax
02:08 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Shorts: Campus Technology News of the Week (2/28/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly presents the latest stories in education technology. Highlights include Penn State's collaboration with IBM to launch MyResource, an AI virtual assistant for student services, and Microsoft's unveiling of its first quantum chip, the Majorana 1. Additionally, a Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research study explores the impact of generative AI on critical thinking. Tune in for more details on how these advancements are shaping the future of education and technology.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Penn State's AI Virtual Assistant Initiative
01:00 Microsoft's Breakthrough Quantum Chip
01:28 Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking
02:04 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.




More Optimism, Less Distrust: Educause's 2025 AI Landscape Study

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider podcast, host Rhea Kelly, editor in chief of Campus Technology, discusses the Educause 2025 AI Landscape Study with Senior Researcher Jenay Robert. They delve into the study's history, methodology, and key findings, including shifts in attitudes towards AI, policy impacts, and the emerging digital divide between larger and smaller institutions. Robert also highlights the importance of effective communication, AI literacy, and community engagement in higher education. Listen as they explore how institutions are adapting to AI's growing presence and the ethical responsibilities involved.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Overview of the Educause AI Landscape Study
02:07 Key Findings and Comparisons
04:07 New Questions and Methodology
08:41 AI Costs and Budgeting
13:46 Perceptions of AI Risks and Benefits
23:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
28:48 Conclusion and Farewell

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Music: Mixkit

Duration: 29 minutes

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Shorts: Campus Technology News of the Week (2/21/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights key developments in higher education technology. Key stories include Education Design Lab's initiative to revamp programs at five community colleges, the National Science Foundation seeking public input for a national AI action plan, and Purdue University's implementation of D2L Brightspace to enhance learning environments. Stay updated with the latest news and advancements in education technology.


00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Reimagining Community Colleges
00:58 National AI Action Plan
01:34 Purdue University's New Learning Environment
02:03 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Shorts: Campus Technology News of the Week (2/14/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly covers the latest advancements in education technology and AI. Highlights include OpenAI's new research feature for ChatGPT, which offers autonomous web browsing and report generation for professionals, and the release of HECVAT 4 by Educause, an upgraded toolkit for assessing vendor privacy practices and AI-specific criteria. Registration is also open for the Tech Tactics in Education Virtual Conference on May 7th, focusing on AI integration, cybersecurity, and data-driven student success strategies.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts
00:16 OpenAI's New Research Feature
00:51 Education IT News: HECVAT 4 Release
01:27 Upcoming Tech Tactics in Education Virtual Conference
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.