Listen "Inside the Quest to Tame Gen AI to Benefit Education and Society"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Julian Ridden, Head of Growth for Australia at Quizizz delve into the role of AI in education. They discuss the potential benefits and risks of AI, emphasising the need for thoughtful integration in educational settings. They also highlight the importance of understanding the risks associated with AI, such as bias and data security. The conversation emphasises the need for caution in AI adoption and the importance of using AI to solve genuine problems in education. Overall, they express optimism about the future of AI, and its ability to enhance human experiences and education, while also acknowledging the need for proactive measures to adapt to technological advancements.3:18 - Unpacking the Potential of AI in Education and Keeping Up with Rapid Advancements11:47 - Balancing Mitigated Risk and Reward in Gen AI Integration Strategies22:17 - Navigating Hidden Risks from Gen AI and its Adoption in Education Settings30:53 - Harnessing the Power of AI - Overcoming Challenges and Opportunities for Educators43:46 - How to Ride the AI Wave - Crafting EdTech Solutions That Solve Real Problems49:28 - AI's Revolutionary Impact on Education and Society in the FutureCredentials just got personal - Unleash the power of your skills data and personal credentialsCredentialate is the world’s first Credential Evidence Platform that helps discover and share evidence of workplace skills. Find out more at: edalex.com/credentialateFollow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edalexFollow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTzWgfUthHonR7Z5LatKGQ
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