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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée challenges Jake to name the most overhyped STEM trend, and of course, he picks AI. But is today’s “AI” really artificial intelligence, or just clever pattern-matching? Tune in as we unpack:AI vs. Real Intelligence: Why current tools like ChatGPT are powerful, and why they still fall short of authentic human-style learning.One-Trick Algorithms: How each AI model excels at a single task, like image generation, coding help, language, but can’t generalize across domains.Ethical and Practical Questions: Should we push for general AI? What are the risks (hello, sci-fi nightmares), and how do we stay in control?Future Outlook: From specialized machine learning to potential breakthroughs – what’s next on the path to genuine artificial intelligence?Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or a cautious skeptic, this conversation dives deep into what today’s tools really do and why solving their limitations could spark tomorrow’s innovations.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, sign up here to receive updates when a new episode releases: https://resources.stemeducationworks.com/podcast-sign-up -------------------------------------------------------------------Check out these past blogs, webinars, and free resources!ChatGPT Hacks for Teachers: A Crash Course in AI | BlogHow Can AI Help Teachers? – An Interview with ChatGPT | BlogExploring the World of AI with the Dobot Magician Lite | Monthly Webinar-------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website to discover more STEM resources for your classroom!STEM to Stern Reflection TemplateSTEM to Stern Classroom Discussion QuestionsThe STEMgineer’s Guide to Problem-Solving— Grades K-5— Grades 6-8— Grade 9-12Grants and Classroom FundingFree Lessons and Worksheets-------------------------------------------------------------------Stay up-to-date with all things STEM Education Works by connecting with us on social media!LinkedInInstagramTikTokFacebookTwitter/XYouTube-------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: https://stemeducationworks.com/newsletter-archive/
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