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Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 12/17/25: Coursera–Udemy Merger Shakes Online Learning, AI Platform Wars Heat Up, Purdue Mandates AI Skills, Higher Ed Faces Consolidation, and More! Feat. Isabelle Hau of Stanford Accelerator for Learning!Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin, Ben Kornell, Michael Horn and Dhawal Shah as they break down major moves in online learning, AI, and higher education shaping the end of 2025.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Coursera and Udemy announce a $2.5B all-stock merger forming a 175M-learner platform[00:00:30] Michael Horn on Coursera’s growing leverage over university partners[00:02:08] Ben Kornell explores Coursera’s potential to become a global university [00:05:40] Dhawal Shah explains the financial motivations behind the merger [00...
2025-12-261h 11
Edtech InsidersYear-End Special Part 1: Reviewing 2025 + 2026 AI & EdTech Predictions from Reach Capital, HMH, Brisk & More!Send us a text2025 was a defining year for AI in education. From rapid adoption to rising educator confidence and growing questions about what comes next.In Part 1 of our year-end reflections and predictions, Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell revisit their 2025 reflections and look ahead to what 2026 may bring for EdTech, AI, and the future of learning.🎙️ Featuring insights from:Tom Vander Ark, Founder & CEO, Getting SmartBjorn Billhardt, CEO, AbilitieJacob Kantor, Founder & Chief DODO, JK K12 EDU...
2025-12-242h 04
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 12/10/25: OpenAI’s Teacher Certifications, Kids’ Online Safety Bills, Early Literacy Declines, College Admissions Shakeups, and More! Feat. Maya Bialik of QuestionWell, Peter Nilsson of Athena Lab & Emily Gill of LEVRASend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin, Ben Wallerstein, and Matt Tower for Week in Edtech, exploring OpenAI’s teacher certifications, kids’ online safety legislation, early literacy declines, college admissions pressures, and what remains irreplaceable in education as AI advances.✨ Episode Highlights[00:03:00] OpenAI launches teacher certifications, expanding into K–12 [00:05:00] Big Tech credentials raise control and gatekeeping concerns [00:07:55] Doubts emerge around certifying AI pedagogy [00:12:40] Google and OpenAI intensify competition for schools [00:14:15] Congress advances online safety bills affecting edtech ...
2025-12-191h 28
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 12/03/25: PhysicsWallah IPO Shakes Indian EdTech, Google & OpenAI Escalate AI Race, Higher Ed Adopts AI, New AI Leaderboard Launches, and More! Feat. Andrew Carlins of Songscription and Eric Tao & Austin Levinson of MegaMindsSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down the biggest shifts in global edtech. From PhysicsWallah’s major IPO to Google–OpenAI competition, higher-ed adoption of AI, and new benchmarks shaping the future of learning. ✨ Episode Highlights [00:07:00] PhysicsWallah’s IPO reshapes Indian edtech and signals renewed global momentum [00:15:00] Google and OpenAI escalate the AI race with Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and OpenAI’s “garlic” model [00:31:00] Higher education shifts from AI resistance to AI integration across teaching and majors ...
2025-12-121h 34
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 11/19/25: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for K–12, Google Deepens AI Push, Edtech Tools Face New Classroom Backlash, and More! Feat. Janos Perczel of Polygence & Dr. Stephen Hodges of Efekta EducationSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down OpenAI’s unexpected launch of ChatGPT for K–12, Google’s accelerating AI momentum, and what these shifts mean for schools, teachers, and the edtech ecosystem.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:03] OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for K–12 educators—secure, curriculum-aware, and free through 2027 [00:03:02] The emerging AI Classroom Wars between OpenAI and Google across major U.S. districts [00:07:36] Google’s big week: DeepMind tutoring gains and Gemini 3’s multimodal upgrades [00:10:25] How district leaders will navi...
2025-11-281h 04
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/12/2025: Google DeepMind AI Forum Recap, Duolingo Crash, Parents Turn to Screen-Free EdTech, AI Companions in Schools, and More! Feat. Michelle Culver (The Rithm Project), Erin Mote (InnovateEDU), & Ben Caulfield (Eedi)Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they unpack the breakthroughs and backlash following the Google DeepMind AI for Learning Forum in London—and what it means for the future of edtech.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:30] Google DeepMind’s AI for Learning Forum sets a new global tone for learning innovation[00:06:58] Google’s “Learn Your Way” tool personalizes entire textbooks with AI[00:08:12] AI video tools like Google Flow redefine classroom content creation[00:13:40] Why this could be the moment for t...
2025-11-211h 12
Edtech InsidersPokémon to Prodigy: How Game-Based Learning Captivated 20 Million Students with Rohan MahimkerSend us a textRohan Mahimker is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Prodigy Education, a global leader in digital game-based learning.Rohan launched Prodigy alongside his fellow Co-Founder and Co-CEO Alex Peters in 2011. Today, Prodigy’s flagship math game is used by more than 20 million 1st-8th Grade students and is one of the most popular supplemental classroom tools in the United States.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How a university project evolved into one of the world’s most popular math gamesThe secret behind Prodigy’s...
2025-11-1746 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 10/29/25: Alpha School's Backlash, Chegg Layoffs, Kaplan’s AI Pivot, Mem0’s “Memory Layer,” Big Tech vs. Higher Ed, and More! Feat. Rebecca Winthrop & Jenny Anderson, Authors of The Disengaged Teen and Justin Reich, MIT Teaching Systems LabSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they recap a post–New York EdTech Week full of highs and hard truths.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Alpha School's backlash and what it reveals about AI-based education. [00:06:58] EdTech’s new K–20 alliance with Microsoft and Google for responsible AI. [00:10:09] The risks and lessons from Alpha School's rapid rise and fall. [00:21:53] Chegg cuts 45% of staff amid AI disruption and market pressure. [00:26:01] Kaplan launches AI tools built on 85 years of learn...
2025-11-071h 38
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 10/15/25: AI Adoption in Classroom Now Hits 85%, India’s EdTech Rebounds, Campus Acquires Sizzle AI, Learning Avatars, and More! Feat. Joy Chen of HeyGen & Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, Author of Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an ArtistSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology leading into NY EDTECH WEEK, from AI adoption in classrooms to major acquisitions and emerging trends across global EdTech.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:39] 85% of teachers and 86% of students used AI this year, sparking concerns about disconnection.[00:05:21] Google’s Notebook LM and OpenAI apps mark the next phase of AI-driven learning.[00:10:56] Campus acquires Sizzle AI to accelerate AI-powered associate degrees.[00:17:46] “Combine or Die”: AI startups merge with del...
2025-10-241h 26
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 10/8/25: Cell Phone Bans Sweep Schools, Federal Shutdown Hits Education, Higher Ed Faces Enrollment Crisis, ChatGPT Integrates Coursera, and More! Feat. Jim & Maurie Beasley of AIEDPro, and Stacey Brook of College Essay AdvisorsSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell with guest Anna Edwards of Whiteboard Advisors as they unpack a packed week in education technology. From sweeping cell phone bans to AI reshaping classrooms and colleges, and celebrate a major milestone of 400 episodes of EdTech Insiders!✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] States expand K–12 phone bans over mental health[00:04:29] Federal shutdown hits Title I, Head Start, ED[00:06:28] ICE detains superintendent, raising compliance fears[00:13:25] W...
2025-10-171h 34
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 10/1/25: OpenAI’s Sora 2 Transforms Learning, Anthology Files for Bankruptcy, Code.org Launches, LingoKids & Outsmart Funding, and More! Feat. Sari Factor & Jason Fournier of Imagine Learning and Caleb Hicks of SchoolAISend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Matt Tower as they break down the biggest headlines shaping the future of education technology. From OpenAI’s new video model to major EdTech funding rounds and the rise of curriculum-informed AI.✨ Episode Highlights[00:03:56] EdTech Week 2025 preview at Columbia University featuring OpenAI’s education keynote.[00:06:50] SETDA report: AI overtakes cybersecurity as top K–12 tech priority.[00:09:05] OpenAI’s Sora 2 video model brings lifelike multimodal AI to education.[00:14:10] Rise of AI actors like “Tilly Norwood” underscores new media lite...
2025-10-101h 37
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 9/24/25: AI Tutors Under Scrutiny, Gallup Shows K-12 Trust Collapse, CZI Launches Learning Commons, Phone Bans Rise, Higher Ed Struggles, and More! Feat. Jamie Candee of Edmentum & Nick Chen of PlayMath.orgSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they dive into the latest headlines shaping the future of education technology, from AI tutors and Gallup polls to new VR career pathways and the impact of phone bans in schools. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:38] Mashable compares AI tutors from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic[00:10:45] Gallup poll shows confidence in K-12 at all-time low [00:15:48] CZI launches Learning Commons open-source AI infrastructure [00:20:41] CZI + Anthropic partnership expands AI tools for edtech [00:23:31] Kah...
2025-10-031h 24
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 9/17/25: OpenAI Study Shows Teaching is ChatGPT’s Top Use, Google Launches “Learn Your Way”, Indian EdTech Funding Rebounds Post-BYJU’s, and More! Feat. Christine Cruzvergara of HandshakeSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they dive into the biggest stories shaping education technology this week:✨ Episode Highlights:[00:04:32] OpenAI study shows teaching and tutoring are ChatGPT’s top global use cases [00:10:50] Parents testify in Congress about risks of unsafe AI chatbots for kids [00:19:38] Google announces “Learn Your Way” and AI video generation for YouTube [00:22:47] Shift from SEO to AEO as answer engines reshape discovery [00:26:39] UK secures $40B in AI investment and Indian e...
2025-09-2658 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 9/10/25: Apple Integrates OpenAI & Gemini to Siri, NAEP Scores Show Continued Learning Loss, EdTech Funding Slows, Alpha Schools’ 2-hour AI Model Sparks Debate, and More! Feat. Chris Walsh of PBLWorksSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and guest co-hosts Matt Tower of Whiteboard Advisors, & Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of Presence as they break down the latest headlines in education technology and from Big Tech’s AI push to the evolving future of school models. ✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Kate Eberle Walker on parents’ concerns about AI chatbots and student mental health [00:03:20] Apple integrates OpenAI and Gemini into Siri, reshaping the AI race [00:04:15] Global AI shake-up...
2025-09-201h 07
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 9/3/25: Google’s AI Surge Hits Duolingo, Parents Push Back on Student Data in AI, Early Childhood Enrollment Struggles, Oak National Academy API, University of Phoenix IPO, and More! Feat. Karim Meghji of Code.orgSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down the latest shifts in education technology, from Google’s aggressive AI push to early childhood challenges and new federal initiatives.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:04:48] Google’s AI surge disrupts Duolingo with gamified language learning in Google Translate[00:12:14] Google’s edge in practical AI tools versus the AGI race[00:17:28] Competitive landscape across OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and predictions for Chinese challengers[00:22:14] Presidential AI Challenge invites students to showcase projects nationwide[00:24...
2025-09-121h 04
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 8/27/25: Teen Suicide Linked to ChatGPT, Bill Ackman’s Alpha School Debate, OpenAI Expands in India and Eyes UK Deal, Anthropic’s Higher Ed Report on Augmentation vs. Automation, and More!Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they navigate a week of heavy headlines in education technology—from AI risks and teen safety to global expansion moves by OpenAI and new research from Anthropic.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:20] AI panic in the headlines with concerns about teen mental health, suicide, and youth dependency[00:06:33] AI’s impact on job opportunities for new college graduates[00:08:00] Comparing AI anxieties with past moral panics about video games, music, and social platforms[00:14:14] Why AI...
2025-09-0533 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 8/20/25: GPT-5 Fallout & GPT-6 Memory, Blackstone Exits $6B Cognita Deal, Pearson AI Study Prep & More! Feat. Brittany Miller of Center for Outcomes-Based Contracting, Jahque Bryan-Gooden of My CRE Buddy & Jim Marggraff of Kibeam LearningSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they dive into the biggest headlines shaping the future of education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new models of learning challenges.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:23] GPT-5 fallout and Altman’s vision for GPT-6[00:08:14] AI risks: AGI fears, scams, misinformation [00:14:37] Post-COVID learning gaps and inequities [00:18:33] Students solving problems with AI [00:21:42] AI updates from Google, Meta, Microsoft, Grammarly [00:25:29] Higher ed: Minerva’s rise, enrollment, dropouts [00:27:45] Mic...
2025-08-291h 54
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 8/13/25: Back-to-School Uncertainty, B2B vs B2C Learning, GPT-5 Backlash, School Choice Surge, Google’s Gemini Power Play, and More! Feat. Evan Harris of Pathos Consulting Group, Becky Keene of AI Optimism & Max Spero of Pangram LabsSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin, Ben Kornell, and guest co-host Matt Tower from Whiteboard Advisors for a back-to-school edition of Week in EdTech, covering market shifts, Big Tech’s push into education, the GPT-5 rollout, and the rising challenge of deepfake abuse in schools.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:40] Back-to-school funding uncertainty and “back-to-basics” mentality[00:06:40] B2C vs. B2B: consumer learning grows while institutions tighten[00:09:31] Big Tech moves from infrastructure to competing in applications[00:13:40] GPT-5 rollout...
2025-08-221h 41
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 8/6/25: Google's Guided Learning vs OpenAI's Study Mode, GSV Summit x BETT Merger, VR/AI Breakthroughs, Cambiar’s $100K Thrive Grants, and More! Feat. Derwin Sisnett of Cambiar Education, Dr. Alan Bekker of eSelf & Andrea Pasinetti of KiraSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and guest host Claire Zau of GSV Ventures as they unpack a huge week for AI in education, major edtech mergers, and new funding opportunities.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Claire Zau on AI tutor memory, personalization, and data contamination risks[00:01:58] Google Guided Learning Mode vs OpenAI Study Mode – Socratic AI tools compared[00:14:07] Google Classroom integration and the personalization edge from LMS data[00:15:16] Instructure and OpenAI partnership as a counter to Goog...
2025-08-151h 43
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 7/23/25: Quizlet AI Usage Hits 85%, AI Outsmarts Math Olympiad, Roblox’s Learning Hub, Pearson’s AI/XR Lab, Federal AI Funding Priorities, and More! Feat. Brad Carson of Americans for Responsible Innovation & Ryan Trattner of StudyFetchSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down a pivotal week in EdTech, from AI breakthroughs to Roblox’s education push and the future of personalized learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:33] Quizlet report shows 85% of students and nearly 90% of teachers using AI, with different adoption patterns.[00:02:24] International Math Olympiad highlights AI’s reasoning advances, earning a gold medal and raising assessment questions.[00:11:16] OpenAI agents and AI-native browsers signal a major shift in tech workflows and task automation.[00...
2025-08-011h 30
Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 7/16/2025: ChatGPT Agents, AI Companions for Teens, Google’s Gemini Push, Windsurf Talent Wars, Scale AI Layoffs and More! Feat. Writer Matthew Gasda & Marc Graham of Spark Education AISend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Claire Zau, a Partner and AI Lead at GSV Ventures as they explores the latest developments in education technology, from AI agents to teacher co-pilots, talent wars, and shifts in global AI strategies. ✨ Episode Highlights [00:00:00] AI teacher co-pilots evolve into agentic workflows.[00:02:15] OpenAI launches ChatGPT Agent for autonomous tasks.[00:04:24] Meta, Google, and OpenAI escalate AI talent wars.[00:07:38] Privacy guardrails emerge for AI agent acti...
2025-07-251h 33
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 7/9/2025: OpenAI’s $28M K-12 Push, Meta’s Talent War, Higher Ground Bankruptcy, Teaching Lab + Relay Merger & More! Feat. Josh Reibel, Dreamscape Learn; Dr. Jennifer Cruz, Pendergast Elementary; & Thomas Thompson & Thomas Hummel, Eduaide.aiSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI showdowns to immersive learning pilots and funding updates.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:00] OpenAI announces $28M K-12 AI training initiative with AFT, UFT, and Microsoft[00:04:34] Gallup-Walton poll reveals 68% of teachers lack AI training despite high usage[00:07:11] OpenAI takes a bottom-up approach as teachers criticize Google’s AI rollout[00:23:41] Meta forms Superintelligence Labs, aggressively hiring AI talent across the industry[00:36:17] S...
2025-07-181h 38
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 7/2/2025: Google Unveils 50 AI Tools for Schools, $6B in Federal Funding Frozen, ICE Raids Impact Attendance, 60% of Teachers Use AI, and More! Feat. Matt Dalio of Endless Studios & Anne Trumbore, Author of The Teacher in the MachineSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell with guest Jacob Kantor as they explore a transformative Week-in-Edtech, from Google’s AI-powered classroom revolution to major political shifts affecting schools nationwide.Episode Highlights:[00:03:17] Google launches 50 AI tools for educators through Classroom and Gemini[00:05:47] Startup funding threatened as Google expands free AI features[00:13:41] Google solidifies K-12 dominance, pushing out AI competitors[00:24:51] OpenAI and Microsoft fund new AI training hub for 400,000 teachers[00:33:22] Survey finds 60% of...
2025-07-101h 35
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/25/25: MIT Study on AI Sparks Brain-Rot Fears, Cheating Scandal in Debate Nationals, Teachers Sound the Alarm on LLMs, and More! Feat. Sara DeWitt of PBS KIDS & José Francisco Ochoa Ordóñez of Academia del OcéanoSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a thought-provoking summer edition of Week in Edtech, featuring headline debates on AI in education, a rare look into PBS KIDS’ funding crisis, and grassroots innovation in ocean learning from Ecuador.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] MIT study raises alarms about AI's impact on student thinking[00:07:42] AI cheating scandal hits national debate championships[00:12:33] Teachers vent frustration as AI disrupts classroom dynamics[00:14:45] Educators face a crossroads: ban AI or embrace it as a te...
2025-07-0457 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/18/25 (Part 1): Professors Battle Cheating, Students Lose Sleep, Meta Buys Scale AI, AI Use Doubles, Gallup & McKinsey Reveal AI Trends, OpenAI Faces Backlash, Handwriting Returns, Parents Drive College Choices, and More!Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Matt Tower as they explore the evolving edtech landscape—from rising AI use to old-school solutions for modern challenges.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:20] Banning AI boosts student engagement and brings back handwritten assessments[00:03:23] Gallup finds AI use in the workplace has doubled in two years[00:06:15] OpenAI’s college push sparks backlash over trust and cheating concerns[00:09:30] Professors turn to blue books and flipped classrooms to fight AI plagiarism[00:13:20] Meta’s $15B investment in Scale AI reshapes the AI training data market
2025-06-251h 05
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/18/25 (Part 2): Featuring Special Guests Yesi Sevilla of Chalk and Ed Buckley & Marlee Strawn of Scholar EducationSend us a textFor this Week in EdTech Part 2, Alex Sarlin interviews two visionary founders tackling early education and classroom AI from the ground up—with a focus on teacher support, inclusive innovation, and practical AI implementation.[00:02:12] Yesi Sevilla, CEO of CHALK on why early education must start with supporting teachers[00:30:55] Ed Buckley and Marlee Strawn, Co-founders of Scholar Education on how AI-powered dog bots support students and teachers🎧 Missed Part 1? Go back to hear the latest edtech headlines from AI to college guidance gaps....
2025-06-2559 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/11/25: OpenAI’s $10B Milestone, Meta’s AI Superteam, Grammarly’s $1B Raise, Ohio State’s AI Mandate, IXL & CodeHS Acquisitions, and More! Feat. Rod Danan of Prentus & Lars-Petter Kjos of We Are LearningSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to high-stakes funding rounds and institutional shifts in AI strategy.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:45] OpenAI’s $10B Annual Run Rate: ChatGPT drives unprecedented growth[00:05:12] Anthropic CEO criticizes proposed 10-year ban on state AI regulation[00:08:04] Google.org Accelerator: New cohort tackling generative AI for good[00:10:17] News Sites Struggle as Google AI Summarizes Content[00:13:33] Zuckerberg’s Meta Bets Big: $...
2025-06-171h 17
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/21/2025: Duolingo CEO Sparks Debate, Google I/O’s AI Tools, OpenAI’s Codex Launch, and More! Feat. Senan Khawaja of Kollegio and Rebecca Taber Staehelin & Connor Diemand-Yauman of Merit AmericaSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VC investments and edtech reports.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:10] Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn says AI is more scalable than teachers, sparking debate on the future of educators[00:10:45] Google I/O 2025 introduces Gemini 2.5, Project Astra, and real-time AI translation with broad implications for edtech[00:18:30] OpenAI launches Codex, a cloud-based AI assistant transforming coding education and developer workflowsPl...
2025-05-261h 16
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/14/25: AI Lawsuits in Classrooms, Utah’s EdTech Surge, Youth Unemployment Rises, Google’s Gemini Targets Students, Corporate AI Layoffs Accelerate, Personalized Tutoring at Scale, and More! Feat. Sam Chaudhary of ClassDojoSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI in classrooms to workforce shifts and EdTech innovation across the globe.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] Ezra Klein podcast brings AI and education to mainstream conversation[00:07:20] Alex and Ben compare and critique GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and other AI tools[00:09:28] Utah emerges as a leading hub for EdTech startups and innovation[00:12:21] New AI bundles help educators explore tools like Superhuman and Perplexity
2025-05-221h 04
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/7/2025: Columbia’s AI Cheating Scandal, Duolingo’s AI Shift, AI Education Mandate, Google’s AI Overviews Cut Clicks 34.5%, Higher Ed Under Fire, and More! Feat. Brian Malkin of Rang, John Marshall of Brainfreeze & Scott Nadzan of PanoptoSend us a textJoin hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs and policy shakeups to new funding rounds and workforce shifts shaping the future of learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Silicon Valley debates the rise of “AI Slop” and the impact of vibe coding.[00:03:36] Columbia student suspended for AI cheating tool raises $5.3M to commercialize it.[00:04:56] Anthropic’s Drew Bent explains why code literacy now means editing AI-generated code.[00:08:09] 200 CEOs and Code...
2025-05-141h 31
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/2/2025: Trump’s AI and Workforce Orders, Accreditation Shakeup, ESSER Fallout, Israel’s AI Tutors, Duolingo’s Language Leap, and More! Feat. Anna Iarotska of Robo Wunderkind, Julia Dixon of ESAI, and Tigran Sloyan of CodeSignalSend us a textJoin host Alex Sarlin alongside special guest co-hosts Ben Wallerstein and Anna Kimsey Edwards, Co-Founders of Whiteboard Advisors, as they break down:[00:03:00] Trump’s AI Executive Order launches cross-agency education task force[00:05:00] 27 states already advancing AI education policy[00:07:00] Workforce EO targets 1M AI-related apprenticeships[00:10:00] Accreditation EO pushes competition and student outcomes[00:14:00] “Beyond Degrees” report urges non-degree pathways[00:21:00] Edtech funding hits record low in Q1 and Q2, says HolonIQ
2025-05-071h 20
Edtech InsidersThe Map Makers: Inside the Edtech Insiders' GenAI K-12 Education Market Map with Alex Sarlin, Laurence Holt & Jacob KleinSend us a textIn this special episode, we go behind the scenes of the Edtech Insiders GenAI K-12 Education Market Map, a first-of-its-kind framework connecting real classroom needs to AI-powered tools. Co-created by Alex Sarlin, Laurence Holt, Jacob Klein, and the Edtech Insiders team, this evolving resource helps educators, entrepreneurs, and researchers make sense of a fast-changing landscape. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the GenAI Education Map focuses on pedagogy and learning needs over toolsHow to identify "white space" opportunities for AI...
2025-04-3055 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 4/16/2025: ASU+GSV Recap, GPT-4.1 Launch, Harvard vs. DEI Mandates, Linda McMahon’s Edtech Debut, Claude’s Study Mode, Yuanfudao’s AI Tutor, Brisk Wins GSV Cup, and More! Feat. Collin Earnst of the EdTech Leadership CollectiveSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from ASU+GSV insights to AI model releases, international edtech innovations, and federal policy shake-ups.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:01:45] ASU+GSV recap and post-conference energy[00:04:48] Strategic AI integration gains traction[00:05:56] Edtech market braces for consolidation[00:08:45] Linda McMahon engages at ASU+GSV[00:10:18] Challenges merging CS and AI in schools[00:13:16] Harvard pushes back on federal DEI demands signals se...
2025-04-251h 09
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 3/19/25: OpenAI’s Writing Model, Gemini Canvas Goes Free, Zoom’s Chain of Draft, China Adds AI to Schools, EdTech Office Closes, and More! Feat. Annie Chechitelli of Turnitin & Sara Mauskopf of WinnieSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down a pivotal week of AI announcements, edtech disruption, and education policy shifts.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] China introduces AI education for 6-year-olds, sparking urgency for U.S. to respond[00:05:23] OpenAI teases a creative writing model as Google and Anthropic push into coding AI[00:07:59] Gemini Canvas and Deep Research go free, redefining educational productivity tools[00:11:09] Copyright clash: OpenAI wants to train on protected content, creatives push back...
2025-03-281h 27
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 3/5/2025: ASU GSV AI Show Preview, OpenAI's Global Expansion, ChatGPT's 400M Users, Google's Co-Scientist and Career Dreamer, Chegg vs. Google Lawsuit, Anthropic's 3.7 Model, Meta's VR Push, Microsoft's Muse Model, and More!Send us a textThis Week in Edtech, Alex Sarlin and guest host, Claire Zau explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VR tools and evolving strategies of tech giants.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:00] Preview of the ASU GSV Conference’s AI show and its impact on education innovation.[00:05:00] OpenAI’s partnerships with California State University and Estonia to scale AI in education.[00:09:00] ChatGPT reaches 400 million weekly active users, highlighting its growing role in education.[00:12:00] Google’s Co-Scient...
2025-03-0749 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 2/19/2025: BrainPop’s Leadership Shake-Up, EdTech’s Job Market Crunch, The Decline of Gamification, AI-Powered Learning Companions Rise, Deep Reasoning Models Reshape AI, and More!Send us a textThis week in EdTech, Alex and Ben break down the latest trends in AI and EdTech.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:27] Key takeaways from the Bay Area EdTech Summit.[00:04:55] BrainPop’s CEO change and what it signals for edtech.[00:06:29] The decline of gamification and shifting user engagement.[00:10:37] BrainPop’s business model and Lego’s long-term vision.[00:13:50] AI’s next leap—deep reasoning and memory-driven models.[00:17:56] Where edtech companies can still create real AI value.
2025-02-2827 min
Edtech InsidersAI That Learns From You: The Future of Teachable Agents in Education with Adam FranklinSend us a textIn this special episode, Alex sits down with Adam Franklin, our very first guest on EdTech Insiders, who returns three years later with an exciting new venture. Adam is a former high school history teacher turned edtech entrepreneur. He previously taught at YES Prep Brays Oaks HS in Houston, TX and coached the varsity soccer team. Adam earned a masters degree in Learning, Design, and Technology from Stanford GSE in 2016 where he also served as a researcher and writer for the Stanford History Education Group. In 2017, he joined Nearpod, t...
2025-02-1749 min
Edtech InsidersYear-End Special Part 2: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Predictions by EdTech Industry LeadersSend us a text2024 was a remarkable year for EdTech, with advancements that redefined teaching, learning, and the role of technology in education. But what’s next?In Part 2 of our year-end special, Alex and Ben invite a panel of visionary leaders from across the EdTech ecosystem to share their reflections on 2024 and predictions for 2025. 🎙️ Featuring insights from:Jomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach CapitalAmit Patel, Managing Director at Owl VenturesBen Wallerstein, CEO & Co-Founder at Whiteboard AdvisorsJohn...
2025-01-271h 10
Edtech InsidersYear-End Special Part 1: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Predictions by Alex and BenSend us a text2024 was an incredible year for EdTech, filled with transformative shifts and groundbreaking innovations!In this special year-end episode, Alex and Ben dive into the defining trends of the year—from the ESSER funding cliff reshaping K-12 strategies to the rise of AI-powered learning tools. They also look ahead to 2025, making bold predictions about the future of education technology, including the potential of gaming, assessment overhauls, and micro-company innovation.Stay tuned for Part 2, coming in January, where Alex and Ben will share predictions from thought leaders across the Ed...
2024-12-2630 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 12/16/2024: OpenAI’s Sora Launches, The Era of Multimodal AI, AI Wars Heat Up, Texas Curriculum Changes, Declining Public School Enrollment, $175M AI Investment in HE and More! Feat. Henrik Appert of Magma Math and Alex Linley of CappfinitySend us a textWith the holiday break just around the corner, join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a timely look at the latest developments in education technology. From exciting AI advancements to shifts in curriculum policy, this episode captures the key trends shaping the future of learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 OpenAI's New AI Tool "Sora" Makes Waves in Video Generation[00:06:01] 🎥 The Era of Multimodal AI: Google, Meta, and Microsoft Compete on Video and Agents[00:08:05] 🔍 Who’s Winning the AI Wars? Exploring AI Specialization[00:18...
2024-12-231h 18
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/27/2024 Thanksgiving Edition: Edtech Insiders GenAI Market Map, Google AI Summit Recap, OpenAI’s Sora Leak, AllHere Scandal, Amazon Bets on Anthropic, TikTok Study Trends, Free College Tuition and More! Feat. Brett Waikart of SkillfullySend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell in this Thanksgiving edition of "Week in Edtech" as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from groundbreaking AI innovations to edtech controversies and funding milestones.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 Edtech Insiders publishes AI tool market map with 300+ tools across 60 use cases[00:05:39] 🌐 Google AI Summit recap featuring LearnLM and Gemini’s memory feature[00:14:57] 🎥 OpenAI’s leaked Sora video generator sparks ethical debates[00:18:08] 📚 TikTok’s study tools trend raises concerns about gamified learning
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Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/7/2024 Post-Election Special: GOP’s Education Department Shakeup Plans, ESSER Funds End, State Policy Shifts in K-12, and More! Feat. Anna Edwards & Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors, Kavitta Ghai of Nectir & Lindsay Dworkin of HMHSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a post-election edition of "Week in Edtech," featuring insights from Anna Edwards and Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors. ✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:16] 🇺🇸 New trends in education policy post-election[00:04:42] 🏛️ Why state policies will shape the future of K-12 education[00:08:10] 💸 The looming financial gap for districts as ESSER funds expire[00:10:57] 🏢 Republicans’ potential plans to restructure or abolish the Education Department[00:19:50] 📉 Navigating a shifting landscape and finding opp...
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Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 10/23/2024: Election’s Impact on Education Policy, College ROI & Student Loans, Freshman Enrollment Drop, AI Expands in Higher Ed, SchooLinks Raises $80M, XR from Meta & Apple, and More!Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the political and technological currents reshaping education, from college ROI and student loans to AI’s expanding role in higher ed.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:04:28] 🗳️ Election’s Impact on Education Policy[00:12:11] 🎓 Debating the Value of College Amid Rising Costs[00:15:12] 📉 Freshman Enrollment Sees Largest Drop Since Pandemic[00:18:02] 🛠️ SchooLinks Raises $80M to Expand Career Pathways[00:27:01] 🤖 Half of Higher Ed Adopting AI Tools for Outcomes[00:37:05] 🕹️ AI Chatbot Linked to Teen Suic...
2024-10-3153 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 10/16/2024: New York EdTech Week Highlights, Rise of Micro Companies, PhysicsWallah's IPO Plans, AI's Role in Education, Philanthropy Partnerships, and More! Plus Special Guest, Shauntel Garvey of Reach CapitalSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:53] 🗽 Recap of New York EdTech Week, highlighting key themes and vibrant energy from the event.[00:04:37] 📈 Discussion on the rise of micro companies, with lower barriers leading to a surge in niche startups.[00:12:36] 🤝Convergence between philanthropy and EdTech, focusing on how partnerships can drive sustainable models.[00:17:28] 💰 PhysicsWallah's $400-500 million IPO plans could reshape EdTech, positi...
2024-10-2445 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 9/25/2024: OpenAI’s Raises $6.5B, Google’s $120M AI Education Fund, Salesforce’s $23M for AI Skills, Duolingo’s AI Surge, Udemy Layoffs, AI-Powered Celebrity Learning, Prof Jim’s $1.5M Funding, and More! Feat. Jason Palmer of TOGETHER!Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:05:12] 👩🏫 OpenAI raises $6.5B and launches OpenAI Academy[00:09:05] 📚 Google’s $120M AI Education Fund and NotebookLM tools[00:15:03] 🦜 Duolingo’s AI strategy and record stock prices[00:22:05] 📉 Udemy lays off hundreds and shifts to lower-cost regions[00:25:40] 💰 Prof Jim raises $1.5M to expand AI-generated video content[00:29:13] 🤖 AI-generated celebrity videos teaching math and science[00:3...
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Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 9/18/2024: OpenAI’s o1 Model (Strawberry), Brisk Teaching Raises $6.9M, AI Use Surges Among Teens, Parent Trust in Schools Declines, AllHere Files for Bankruptcy, and More! Feat. Abby Coyle and Katie Gracey of ClassBankSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VC investments and edtech reports.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 OpenAI’s New Reasoning Model - ChatGPT o1 (Strawberry)[00:07:20] 📚 AI's Role in Education - Practical Use Cases[00:14:03] 👩💻 Common Sense Media Report on AI Use Among Teens: 70% of teens are using generative AI, with disparities in how different demographics use the technology[00:17:42] 🏫 Schooling in America Report - Declining Parent Trust: 64% of parents...
2024-09-2656 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 09/08/2024: OpenAI’s $100B Valuation, Google’s AI Innovations, Anthropic's Hive-Mind Vision on AI, PhysicsWallah’s Global Expansion, AI’s Role in Dyslexia Intervention, and More! Plus Special Guest, Kumar Garg of Renaissance PhilanthropySend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week!✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:25] 💰 OpenAI in Talks for $100B Valuation, 200M Weekly Active Users, Considers Higher-Priced Subscriptions[00:15:18] 🖼 Google launches Gems and Imagen 3[00:18:53] 🐝 Anthropic CEO predicts hive-mind AI, partners with Amazon for Alexa revamp; Claude for Enterprise: 500K context window, GitHub integration, and enterprise-grade security[00:35:04] 🎓 PhysicsWallah’s ‘Alakh AI’ making education accessible in India, expands 4x in UAE[00:38:50]
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Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 8/22/2024: OpenAI's Project Strawberry, Google’s Gemini Live, Sal Khan at EduTECH 2024, California Partners with NVIDIA, MIT's AI Risk Database and More! Feat. Dr. Steve Ritter of Carnegie Learning and Christopher Kahler of KinnuSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🎯 Rumors about OpenAI's "Project Strawberry"📰 ChatGPT now includes Wired, Vogue, and The New Yorker🤝 New AI fund by GitLab Foundation, Ballmer Group, and OpenAI🔊 Google launches Gemini Live to rival ChatGPT👨🏫 Sal Khan says teachers matter more than tech at EduTECH 2024🤖 California partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI education⚠️ MIT releases a comprehensive AI risk database📉 Softbank-backed Paper cuts 45% of head office jobs🚀 Go1 CEO change and IPO p...
2024-08-281h 06Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 8/7/2024: ChatGPT 5 on the Horizon, High-Level OpenAI Departures, Meta's LLAMA 3, Google's AI Moves, Instructure's Canvas AI Integration, AI-Powered Tutors, Custom Chatbots, and More! With Special Guest Host, Matthew TowerSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and guest host, Matt Tower, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🧠 OpenAI's ChatGPT 5 is Coming🚪 High-Level Departures at OpenAI🚫 AI Detection Technology Still Unreleased🦙 Meta Launches LLAMA 3 and AI Studio🤝 Google Hires Character.AI Co-founders🎓 Community Colleges Band Together on AI Education🔗 Instructure Canvas Integrates AI Across Platform👩🏫 Heeyo's AI Chatbot Aims to Be Kids' Interactive Tutor🍐 Pear Deck’s New Instant AI-Generated Lessons🛠️ Pluralsight’s AI Assistant Iris🌍 Neuberger Berman Nears $15B Deal for Nord An...
2024-08-2256 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 7/31/2024: Microsoft Outages, OpenAI’s GPT-5, 2U's Bankruptcy, Instructure's Big Buy, Enrollment Trends, NWEA’s Latest Findings and More! Feat. 2024 Tools Competition Winner: Tyto Online by Lindsey Tropf of Immersed GamesSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🌐 Microsoft’s investigation into service outages following CrowdStrike chaos🤖 What to expect from OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release💼 Instructure's $4.8 billion acquisition by KKR💸 2U's strategic moves amidst bankruptcy and what it means for the industry📊 NWEA's latest research on COVID academic recovery and its implications📉 The future of school enrollment trends and their impact on education📝 Changes to the ACT exam and what it means for studentsP...
2024-08-0840 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 7/19/2024: $600B AI Investment Bubble, Karpathy’s AI Assistants, OpenAI’s 'Strawberry', Meta’s Largest Llama 3 Model, US ED Issues Guidance for AI Edtech Developers and More! Feat. Chris Hess of Pearson and Mark Naufel of Axio AISend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and guest host, Claire Zau, Partner at GSV Ventures, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week🎙️ Andrej Karpathy’s New Venture: AI assistants for education🚀 Meta’s Largest Llama 3 Model Launch🔍 Anthropic’s Push for Third-Party AI Evaluations🍓 OpenAI’s new AI model under code name 'Strawberry'💸 AI Investment Bubble: Navigating a $600B market shift📉 LAUSD's $6M AI Chatbot Controversy🤖 $2.3M Contract between the New Hampshire Department of Education and Khan Academy📘 U.S. ED Issues Guidance f...
2024-07-241h 53Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 7/4/2024: Nvidia's Stock Buybacks, Instructure Acquires Scribbles, Apple Joins OpenAI Board, LAUSD and AllHere Whistleblower Reports, SCOTUS Ruling Impacts US DOE and More!Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:📈 Nvidia's stock buybacks expected and rumors on a French anti-trust suit🔍 Instructure Acquires Scribbles acquisition impact🤖 Apple joins OpenAI board📰 TIME and OpenAI content collaboration📊 LAUSD and AllHere whistleblower reports🏛️ SCOTUS ruling impacts US Dept of Education📋 TPS and regulatory updates from Phil HillStay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedI...
2024-07-1126 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/26/2024: Prosus Exits BYJU's, K-12 Digital Tool Surge, LAUSD Challenges, Chegg Workforce Cut and More! Feat. Elyas Felfoul of WISE, Arijit Raychowdhury of Georgia Tech and Lindsay Jones of CASTSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🤑 Prosus Zeroes Out Its 9.6% Stake In BYJU’s📊 New LearnPlatform by Instructure Report Finds Increases in More Unique Digital Tools Accessed by K-12 Institutions, Students, and Teachers🏫 LAUSD/Allhere issues💬 Speak raises $20M - US, Language Learning - Buckley Startup Fund, OpenAI Startup Fund, Khosla Ventures🧠 MEandMine raises $4.5M - US, Mental Health - K5 Global📉 Chegg cuts 23% of workforce, 441 employeesPlus special guests, Elyas Fel...
2024-07-051h 25Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/12/2024: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu, Google AI Overviews Visibility Drops, PowerSchool's Acquisition by Bain Capital, Alibaba Invests $27M in Education Start-Up, Apple Intelligence, Doowii's $4.1M Funding and More! Feat., Paul Gollash of ETSSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🎓 OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Edu for universities🔍 Google AI Overviews visibility drops significantly🌐 Google’s NotebookLM goes global with enhanced features📱 Apple’s major announcements at WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, Siri makeover and more💼 Bain Capital to acquire PowerSchool in a $5.6B deal🇨🇳 Alibaba invests $27M in an AI-powered education start-up📉 BlackRock slashes Byju’s valuation to zero💡 Imagine Learning acquires AI-powered CueThink🤝 University of Tennessee and ASU’s $11.5M collab...
2024-06-1858 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 05/29/2024: OpenAI Announces a New Safety Board, Anthropic's LLM Mapping, New Chromebooks with GenAI for Educators, Guild Education Layoffs, Microsoft Partners with Khan Academy on AI Tools and More!Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🚨 OpenAI announces a new safety board, strikes a $250M content deal with News Corp, and begins training its next flagship AI model🚀 Anthropic unveils a new method to map large language models💻 New AI-enhanced Chromebooks are launched for educators🤝 Microsoft partners with Khan Academy to develop AI educational tools📉 Guild Education lays off a quarter of its workforce📊 An edtech firm seeks $515M in Abu Dhabi’s first 2024...
2024-06-0544 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/8/2024: OpenAI's Search Engine, Stanford University's 2024 Report on the State of AI, 4 Traits of Successful Founders by Jennifer Carolan and More! Feat. Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU-Pathway WorldwideSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:🔍 OpenAI's rumored new search engine to challenge Google🤖 Key findings from Stanford University's 2024 report on AI advancements and challenges🍎 Apple's development of AI chips and new AI features in the iPad Pro🏆 Essential traits that define successful founders, according to Jennifer Carolan of Reach Capital📚 Concerns on AI in EducationPlus special guests, Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU...
2024-05-1454 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/1/2024: TIME EdTech 100, Chegg & Coursera Stocks Fall, Microsoft's Phi-3, Anthropic's New Mobile App, Penn Engineering's Master’s Degree In AI and More! Plus Special Guest, Louisa Rosenheck of Kahoot!Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and guest host, Matthew Tower, Founder of etch.club as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:🌟 The TIME Edtech 100: Showcasing the leaders shaping the future of education🧠 Microsoft's groundbreaking release of Phi-3, the smallest AI model to date📱 The exciting new mobile app from Anthropic💻 Penn Engineering's pioneering online Master’s Degree in AI - a first in the Ivy League📉 The turbulent times at Chegg following their latest earnings report and leadership changes, alongside Coursera's financial updates
2024-05-0853 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 4/24/2024: Meta's New VR OS Strategy, Anthology Raises $250M, Insights on the Future of Educational Funding and More! Feat., Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and Kristen Huff & Amelia Kelly of Curriculum Associates & SoapBox LabsSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:👓 Meta's new VR OS strategy—will it create a new tech rivalry?🤖 The growing role of AI in Meta's apps: innovation or irritation?🏆 Age of Learning earns a spot in TIME's Top EdTech Companies of 2024💼 Anthology raises $250M for strategic growth in EdTech🌱 Insights from the Co-Founder at JuneX Capital Partners on the future of educational fundingPlus special guests, Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and...
2024-04-3057 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 04/10/2024: Nvidia Dominates AI Chip Competition with Google and Intel, Duolingo to Futher Tap China's Edtech Sector, Biden Rolls Out New Debt Relief Plan and More! Plus Special Guests Hayley Spira-Bauer and Ysiad Ferreiras of FullmindSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and guest host, Alberto Arenaza, Co-founder at Transcend Network as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:👩🏫 The latest in K-12 challenges and digital threats,📚 Biden’s big moves in student debt relief,🌐 Duolingo’s strategic expansion into China's booming Edtech market,🔧 The fierce competition in AI chip technology among Nvidia, Google, and Intel,🎓 Insights on workforce trends affecting college graduates,💼 Significant funding and M&A activities shaking up the sector.Plus special guests, Hayley Spira-Bauer an...
2024-04-171h 44Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 04/03/2024: Edtech Funding Hits New Low, Microsoft's $100 billion 'Stargate' Datacenter for OpenAI, Kids Missing School at an Alarming Rate, AI Concerns and More! Plus Special Guest, Alexa von Tobel of Inspired CapitalSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss:1. AIBusiness Schools Are Going All In on AIEducators divided over AI's impactAI concerns grow even as more teachers adopt the technology2. BigTechMicrosoft's $100 billion 'Stargate' datacenter for OpenAI may be AI's 'Star Wars' momentOpenAI Unveils A.I. Technology That Recreates Human VoicesOpenAI built a voice cloning tool, but you can’t use it… yet3...
2024-04-1051 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 3/27/2024: OpenAI Pitching Sora to Hollywood, Spotify in EdTech, LAUSD's AI Chatbot "Ed", Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools and More! Plus Special Guest, Betsy Corcoran of Lede LabsSend us a textIn this episode, Alex and Michelle discuss:1. AIOpenAI is pitching Sora to Hollywoodon a Hollywood charm offensive before launching its Sora video generatorAI May Be Coming for Standardized TestingTeachers Desperately Need AI Training. How Many Are Getting It? 2. BigTechSpotify Throws Its Hat in the Edtech Ring3. K-12K-12 Hybrid Schooling Is in High DemandSteve Daly from Instructure on ...
2024-04-031h 02Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 3/20/2024: OpenAI's Humanoid Robot: Figure 01, NVIDIA Launches Latest AI Chips: Blackwell, Google's Gemini for the iPhone, Elon and xAI Open-Source Grok and More! Feat. Pat Yongpradit of Code.org & TeachAI and Quinn Taber of ImmerseSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss:1. AIOpenAI ChatGPT + Humanoid Robot = Figure01NVIDIA Launches Latest AI Chips and Software at Developer ConferenceApple in talks with Google to embed Google Gemini behind AI features in the iPhoneApple Quietly Launches First Multimodal AI Model, MM1Elon Musk and xAI open-source Grok2. K12Ed launches in LAUSD3. Higher EdThe SAT...
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