Microsoft are making a change to the data protection offered by Copilot (the web version) which, we think, will make it even more attractive as the default option for most Universities and Colleges. Until now, there has been a difference in the level of data protection offered for the version of Copilot available at […]
Tag: Responsible AI
As more people begin to use and experiment with generative AI, there is a growing awareness of its impact on the environment and sustainability. Every aspect of the AI lifecycle consumes natural resources, including energy, water and minerals, and as a result, releases greenhouse gases. There is an increasing emphasis on the need to use […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a fundamental part of our daily lives. Its integration into various sectors has brought significant transformations, influencing how we work, communicate, and make decisions. While AI offers numerous benefits, it also presents challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its positive impact on society. One critical area that […]
The proliferation of generative AI (GenAI) tools and services is changing academic teaching and research. As digital tool providers increase the availability of these technologies, academics find themselves at a crossroads. The benefits of GenAI tools, ranging from increased efficiency and improved data analysis to innovative content creation are undeniable. However, it’s crucial to explore […]
Version 1.1 – 3rd Sept 2024. First version published 9th Aug 2024 One key challenge institutions are facing when looking to adopt Generative AI relates to age restrictions and consent issues for learners under 18. This is not a new problem; age restrictions have been in place for several years when using online tools, and institutions […]
Have you ever felt like you were cheating when using GenAI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot 365? You’re not alone, I’ve heard this a lot recently, but let’s unpack why this might not be the case. Traditionally when I start a new piece of work, particularly when it is something I have never done before […]
The phrases ‘Data Sovereignty’, ‘Digital Sovereignty’, and ‘AI Sovereignty’ are coming up more and more, so I thought it would be useful to try to unpack them, and understand why they matter. The terms sound similar, but I’d argue that they are in fact, quite different, with very different concerns. Data Sovereignty is concerned with […]
I’ve been writing a blog post about AI Sovereignty this week, and as I did it felt that I was going to get responses that ‘open-source was the answer’, so I thought it would be useful delve into this as well. The particular issue I want to explore is that some of the concepts behind […]
About Anthology Blackboard Anthology was created through the merger of four of the world’s leading education technology companies: Blackboard, Campus Management, Campus Labs, and iModules. For more information, you can visit their About Us page. This product note will explore how Blackboard® Learn Ultra has incorporated generative AI to enhance course creation. We will examine […]
Our team love AI meeting note-taking tools! We have access to them via Microsoft Copilot for 365, and it’s probably our favourite and most useful feature – it does a fantastic job of summarising key points and actions. We’re increasingly seeing AI services such as Otter and Firefly added to meetings, and understandably this is […]