ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast

Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday
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Welcome to ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast , your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the intersection of AI and education! Hosted by Matt Mervis, Director of Skills21 and AI Strategy at EdAdvance, and Dr. Elizabeth Radday, Director of Research & Innovation, this podcast explores the dynamic landscape of education technology.

  1. HACE 20 H

    Machines, Minds, and Making – Dr. Karen Birch on AI & Workforce Development | Ep. 79

    In this episode of ChatEDU (Machines, Minds, and Making – Dr. Karen Birch on AI & Workforce Development) Matt and Liz reflect on atonement season and a ChatGPT confession prompted by journalist Ina Fried. They share highlights from EdAdvance's fall conference, including Matt's keynote on Sora 2 and AI-generated video companions. From deepfakes to digital twins, this episode explores attention, agency, and the future of learning. Story #1: The Rundown Parental controls arrive for ChatGPT and Sora. OpenAI now lets parents moderate content, restrict features, and receive alerts for self-harm risks. Ban the bots? A Forbes op-ed argues that autonomous AI agents are bypassing LMS security and completing coursework. Matt and Liz demo their own course-taking agent. AI surveillance tool sparks backlash. In Kansas, students say Gaggle is flagging jokes and art as threats. The $160,000 tool faces scrutiny for false positives and algorithmic bias. Australia rolls out AI to students. Starting October 14, public school students in New South Wales (Years 5–12) will access NSWEduChat, a curriculum-aligned AI app for literacy. Ghana launches subject-based AI learning apps. Over 1.4 million students will use curriculum-tuned AI tools in 2025, with strong support for offline access and teacher training. AI isn't culturally neutral. An MIT Sloan study finds that models like GPT reflect different cultural reasoning styles based on prompt language. Student voice leads policy design. In Los Altos, California, high school interns are running workshops and building a chatbot to draft their district's AI policy. Story #2: Beneath the Surface Matt interviews Dr. Karen Birch, Executive Director of the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. Karen shares how AI is changing manufacturing, why community colleges are central to upskilling, and what Industry 5.0 means. They explore digital twins and AI-driven quality control. Bright Byte: AI Detects Tiny Brain Lesions Researchers in Melbourne, Australia, developed an AI tool that detects tiny brain lesions in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. These focal cortical dysplasias are often missed in MRI scans, but the AI model achieved 94 percent accuracy. In one study, 11 of 12 children became seizure-free after AI-guided surgery. Faster diagnoses could reduce cognitive impacts, but access may be limited without funding. Announcements and Sponsors Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠ The Fall Micro-Credential is open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in October - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠ The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. Explore their October 15–17 Summit in Rochester Hills, MI. - ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠ EDIAThe AI-powered platform helping schools reduce absences and boost achievement ⁠- edia.app/contact⁠ Links and References Kiss Reality Goodbye: AI-Generated Social Media Has Arrived - NPR https://tinyurl.com/4k7xh2eb Introducing Parental Controls for ChatGPT and Sora - OpenAI https://tinyurl.com/jzktp2nv Colleges And Schools Must Block And Ban Agentic AI Browsers Now. Here’s Why. - Forbes https://tinyurl.com/bdzkdf3m AI school safety tool sparks backlash after flagging art as porn and deleting emails - Moneycontrol via Washington Post https://tinyurl.com/mr3wh8k6 NSW Public School Students from Years 5–12 to Get AI in the Classroom - news.com.au https://tinyurl.com/3z2enxez Senior High School Students in Ghana to Use New AI Learning Apps from October 2025 - Graphic Online via BusinessGhana https://tinyurl.com/55b72wra Generative AI isn’t culturally neutral, research finds - MIT Sloan https://tinyurl.com/majhwr9w This school district asked students to draft its AI policy - The Washington Post https://tinyurl.com/n62f8h3m Advanced AI tool detects tiny brain lesions in children with epilepsy - MCRI https://tinyurl.com/3utfyesf

    1 h y 8 min

  2. 3 OCT

    Is This Still Art? Debating AI’s Role in Storytelling and Sound | Ep. 78

    In this episode of ChatEDU (Is This Still Art? Debating AI’s Role in Storytelling and Sound), Matt and Liz open with studio chaos, jokes about AI “slop” at work, and a survey from their AI Strategies team. They turn to two big stories: a rundown of education and parenting updates, and a dive into AI and creativity across film, music, and journalism, then close with a Bright Byte on AI and post-surgical care. Story #1: The Rundown Computer Science and Grades: A University of Tartu study finds frequent AI chatbot use linked to lower programming test and exam scores. Some students rely on bots for shortcuts, others avoid them to preserve authentic learning. 100 College Chats: OpenAI’s 100 Ways College Students Use ChatGPT showcases prompts from resume comparisons to dorm cooking guides. Matt and Liz highlight favorites and remind listeners to explore the interactive library. Women and AI Editing: Axios reports on women using ChatGPT and Claude to self-edit workplace communications, balancing confidence with tone. Liz shares why it resonated. Parents Lawyer Up: Education Week finds parents increasingly use AI to generate legal-sounding complaints to schools. Administrators urge face-to-face conversations instead. AI Starts at Home: Jason Neifer of AASA argues AI education must begin with parents. Schools like Stratford, CT are stepping up with webinars and monthly AI challenges. Story #2: Beneath the Surface – AI and Creativity AI Actress Debuts: A synthetic actor, Tilly Norwood, takes the stage at the Zurich Film Festival, sparking backlash and SAG-AFTRA concerns. OpenAI’s Feature Film: Critters, a $30M animated film built with GPT-5 and Sora, shows how Hollywood could be disrupted by ultra-small teams. AI Music Deal: Mississippi poet Talisha Jones creates “Hania Monet” through Suno and lands a multi-million-dollar record deal. The AI artist already topped Billboard’s digital R&B chart. Journalism’s AI Assist: Business Insider allows reporters to use AI tools for drafting, research, and image editing. Final stories must be vetted by humans, but AI’s growing newsroom role raises trust questions. The segment ends with a human-centered twist: Oakland’s Stork Club bans AI-generated concert flyers, preserving punk’s DIY ethos and protecting local artists. Bright Byte: AI in Post-Surgical Care Johns Hopkins researchers show how AI can predict complications after surgery using hidden signals in ECGs. With 85% accuracy, this model could transform surgical care by surfacing patterns humans could never spot. Announcements and Sponsors Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠ The Fall Micro-Credential is open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in October - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠ Sponsors The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠ EDIA The AI-powered platform helping schools reduce absences and boost achievement ⁠edia.app/contact⁠ Links and References Axios on Workslop https://tinyurl.com/4yuxkpec 100 Ways Students Are Using ChatGPT https://tinyurl.com/yk3fd2pj Tilly Norwood AI Actress https://tinyurl.com/ycy3tny4 Critterz Film News https://tinyurl.com/ymrws3wa Xania Monet Signs Deal https://tinyurl.com/5n8pe82m Business Insider AI Policy https://tinyurl.com/ysmdywkk Thee Stork Club Bans AI Flyers https://tinyurl.com/35nvmv7x Johns Hopkins AI ECG Study https://tinyurl.com/mptnf2yk University of Tartu Study on AI and Grades https://tinyurl.com/5n8sxwh6 Parents Use AI to Sound Like Lawyers https://tinyurl.com/4ktea4mm AI Starts at Home https://tinyurl.com/2zxpwnyc Stratford, CT Parent Webinars on AI https://sites.google.com/stratk12.org/ins-tech-familyhub/learning-opportunities

    50 min

  3. 26 SEP

    The Wizard Problem, Trust, Transparency and Teaching in the Age of AI | Ep. 77

    In this episode of ChatEDU (The Wizard Problem, Trust, Transparency and Teaching in the Age of AI), Matt and Liz start with a deepfake dress-up, a Saturday Night Fever–style keynote pose, and Google’s viral “Nano Banana”. They spotlight new Gemini features and predict moves in email, Outlook, and Google’s AI strategy. Then it’s a rapid rundown, a case for why AI won’t rival human intuition, and a dive into “wizard” agents. Story #1: Rundown Roundup AI Humanizers Flop: Lifehacker tests Paraphraser.io and others; most fail detectors. StealthWriter helped somewhat, but inconsistently. Turnitin Strikes Back: New detectors catch AI writing and text rewritten by humanizers. Gallup AI Survey: 98% of Americans know about AI, but only 8% feel “very knowledgeable.” Trust rises with use, but job fears persist. Pew on AI: 53% think AI will hurt creativity; most want more control and worry about telling AI from humans. OpenAI User Study: 700M use ChatGPT weekly; 10% of use is education-related. Younger users dominate; gender gap closed. Anthropic Trends: Workplace AI adoption doubled since 2023; instructional material creation up 6x. Utah and D.C. lead. Teen Plan: OpenAI adds age prediction, defaulting to under-18 mode when unsure. Parents get controls and alerts. Altman Speaks: In a Tucker Carlson interview, OpenAI’s CEO says his fear isn’t doomsday but everyday misuse. AI Textbooks: Google’s “Learn Your Way” tool personalizes reading and assessment, outperforming eBooks in early trials. Story #2: Why AI Will Never Run the World Matt and Liz unpack Angus Fletcher’s Primal Intelligence, which argues AI can’t replicate human “story thinking.” AI is strong in logic and prediction but weak in intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense. Liz frames literature as training for flexible thinking; Matt applies Fletcher’s ideas to front office triage. They explore how this divide affects education, leadership, and innovation. Story #3 (Beneath the Surface): The Wizard Behind the Curtain Ethan Mollick says AI acts like “wizards,” producing polished work with little transparency. Liz tests this by giving Claude and it outputs a McKinsey-style presentation with insights and formatting. But in Massachusetts, an AI glitch misgraded 1,400 student essays on the MCAS test. The lesson: with wizardry comes responsibility. Bright Byte: Save the Orange! Coca-Cola and MIT use generative AI to fight citrus greening, which threatens orange juice worldwide. By simulating disease spread and testing interventions virtually, they show how AI can tackle agricultural crises. Announcements and Sponsors Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at chatedu@edadvance.org The Fall Micro-Credential is open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in October -  skills21.org/ai/micro The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. Explore their October 15–17 Summit in Rochester Hills, MI. www.nextgenmfg.org EDIAThe AI-powered platform helping schools reduce absences and boost achievement. edia.app/contact Links and References Gemini Gem Sharing https://tinyurl.com/k4ah3689 Google’s Learn Your Way ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3v6rd9td⁠ Lifehacker: AI Humanizers https://tinyurl.com/4kv842bs Turnitin Detection Update https://tinyurl.com/3u2pxzz7 Gallup AI Study https://tinyurl.com/kesa6xeh Pew AI Report https://tinyurl.com/mryp2dvc OpenAI User Study https://tinyurl.com/b82bs99k Anthropic Economic Index⁠ https://tinyurl.com/37stk67h⁠ OpenAI Teen Safety Updates https://tinyurl.com/5n7j5sfz⁠https://tinyurl.com/2cz87pvc Sam Altman Interview https://tinyurl.com/4sv68ps9 Angus Fletcher’s Primal Intelligence https://tinyurl.com/2d9zujj6 Ethan Mollick: On Working with Wizards https://tinyurl.com/4n59dhsn Skills21 Prompt Review Tool https://www.skills21.org/prompts Common Sense Media AI Toolkit https://tinyurl.com/5xet3e4t Bright Byte: Save the Orange https://tinyurl.com/4f6mxpm7

    1 h y 1 min

  4. 19 SEP

    Counting What Counts: The Push to Measure AI Literacy | Ep. 76

    In this episode of ChatEDU (Counting What Counts: The Push to Measure AI Literacy), Matt & Liz start with a tech glitch & a visit with Aura, a Tesla voice model pretending to be a therapist. They shift to copyright lawsuits, student safety, & the need to define & measure AI literacy in schools. Story #1: The Rundown $1.5B Settlement: Anthropic agrees to pay authors for pirated training data. A major legal turning point. The court delays the deal & demands transparency & clear author rights. Character.AI Report: 669 harmful chatbot interactions with kids found in 50 hours of testing. FTC Investigation: The FTC opens a formal inquiry into AI companions & their impact on minors. NotebookLM Upgrades: Flashcards, quizzes, audio guides, & LMS support added to Google’s AI study tool. SETDA 2025 Report: AI is now the top state edtech priority. Device bans are rising, but so is investment in AI PD. Curtin Disables AI Detection: Turnitin’s AI-writing detector will be turned off to support trust & modern assessment. Detectors Still Struggle: Most AI detectors fail key benchmarks. Pangram is the only one showing strong results. Open-Source AI Textbooks: A new tool lets educators build AI-powered textbooks from OER with no coding. NYT Teen Contest: Students ages 13–19 can submit creative projects on life with AI. Due Oct 22. Story #2: Social Learning in the Age of AI A new study shows AI is replacing peer-to-peer learning. Students are skipping group study & turning to chatbots. The result is less collaboration, less creativity, & more isolation. Matt & Liz unpack the impact on student motivation & mentorship. Story #3: Beneath the Surface – AI Literacy & the Measurement Gap Schools are racing to teach AI, but how do we know students are learning what matters? TeachAI ScenariosReady-to-use lessons that build source-checking & ethical use skills. AI QuestA game-based platform from Google & Stanford where students train models & solve real problems. ETS OpinionWithout shared definitions & measurement, AI literacy risks becoming a buzzword. Liz shares how her new student-facing course approaches skills, reflection, & real-world prompts. Bright Byte: Alter Ego MIT’s new wearable lets users silently communicate with machines by detecting muscle signals in the jaw & throat. Built to support people with ALS & MS, this tool brings AI & accessibility together. Links & Resources NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google/ AI Scenarios ailiteracyframework.org AI Quest https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-quests/ ETS Opinion https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-schools-cannot-teach-ai-literacy-without-a-way-to-measure-it/ Character.AI https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/09/ftc-launches-inquiry-ai-chatbots-acting-companions SETDA 2025 https://www.setda.org/priorities/state-trends/ Anthropic Settlement https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5529404/anthropic-settlement-authors-copyright-ai Judge Pushback https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/anthropic-judge-blasts-copyright-pact-as-nowhere-close-to-done Curtin Disables Detection https://www.curtin.edu.au/news/oasis-news/update-on-turnitin-ai-detection-tool/ NBER Study https://www.nber.org/papers/w34223 GenerativeTextbooks.org NYT Contesthttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/learning/growing-up-with-ai-a-multimedia-challenge-for-teenagers-and-educators.html Alter Ego https://decrypt.co/338527/near-telepathic-wearable-communicate-silently-devices Announcements Check out the new Student AI Course for middle & high school. Email Matt & Liz at chatedu@edadvance.org  The Fall Micro-Credential is open. Join us for the educator & school leader course starting in October -  skills21.org/ai/micro Sponsors The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. Explore their October 15–17 Summit in Rochester Hills, MI. www.nextgenmfg.org EDIAThe AI-powered platform helping schools reduce absences & boost achievement edia.app/contact

    59 min

  5. 12 SEP

    Beyond the Bot and the US AI Presidential Challenge | Ep. 75

    In this episode of ChatEDU (Beyond the Bot and the US AI Presidential Challenge), Matt and Liz open with Google’s VEO 3-powered photo animations and a study showing how large language models are influencing speech. The Rundown, features updates on NotebookLM, a national AI partnership in Greece, OpenAI certification programs, and AI in math instruction. Matt speaks with Dr. Casey Sachs from the U.S. Department of Education about the AI Presidential Challenge and how students are being asked to solve real problems with AI. The show ends with a Bright Byte on AI-powered stethoscopes. The Rundown NotebookLM Adds Audio Overviews Google adds three new audio formats—Brief, Critique, and Debate—plus improved multilingual support in NotebookLM. Greece Adopts ChatGPT Edu Greece partners with OpenAI to roll out ChatGPT Edu in secondary schools and startups, making AI a national strategy. OpenAI Launches Jobs and Certification Program A new platform will certify 10 million Americans in AI fluency by 2030, backed by major industry partners. Parents Losing Trust in AI A new PDK poll shows parent support for AI in schools is falling, especially around grading and data privacy. AI Math Goes Viral with Celebrity Voices Students are learning vectors via AI-generated Drake and Will Smith tutorials. Fun, but potentially distracting. AI Reviews Popular Math Curriculum A study finds clarity issues in Illustrative Mathematics’ Grade 4 fractions unit. AI suggests quick, effective revisions. Melania Trump Launches AI Literacy Challenge The First Lady convenes education and tech leaders at the White House to launch the Age of AI Challenge for students. Beneath the Surface: The AI Presidential Challenge Dr. Casey Sachs from the U.S. Department of Education shares how the challenge invites students to use AI to solve real-world problems, with finalists presenting at the White House. The conversation also covers workforce development, apprenticeships, and what it means to be truly AI literate in today’s world. Learn more or register at AI.gov Bright Byte: AI Stethoscopes Show Promise — and PushbackA UK trial found AI stethoscopes detect heart issues 3.5x more effectively, but many doctors dropped them due to false positives and workflow issues. Strong signal, mixed reception. Links and References AI Presidential Challenge https://orise.orau.gov/ai-challenge/ NotebookLM Audio Formats https://9to5google.com/2025/09/02/notebooklm-audio-overview-debate/ Greece-OpenAI Deal https://www.reuters.com/technology/greece-openai-agree-deal-boost-innovation-schools-small-businesses-2025-09-05/ OpenAI Certification https://openai.com/index/expanding-economic-opportunity-with-ai/ PDK Poll on AI in Schools https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5475742-ai-in-schools-parents-poll/ Drake Math Clip https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/drake-solves-vectors-the-ai-trend-making-math-go-viral-and-interesting-for-students/articleshow/121886366.cms Illustrative Math Study https://www.educationnext.org/what-ai-revealed-about-a-top-math-program/ White House Event Coverage https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/first-lady-melania-trump-convenes-meeting-of-white-house-ai-education-task-force/665171 https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/melania-trump-ai-challenge-white-house AI Stethoscope Report https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2025/august/ai-stethoscope-can-detect-three-heart-conditions-in-15-seconds Sponsors National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing Learn more at nextgenmfg.org EDIA: AI for Attendance Engagement Follow up on every absence — in over 50 languagesedia.app/contact Announcements Fall AI Micro-Credential starts October. skills21.org/ai/micro Student AI Literacy Course now available. Email chatedu@edadvance.org - Bonus: Includes full Social Media Literacy Curriculum Register for our fall in-person Conference (October 3rd) - https://www.edadvance.org/ai-conference

    1 h y 5 min

  6. 5 SEP

    Kids, Bots, and Badly Broken Guardrails - Some AI Labs are Failing | Ep. 74

    In this episode of ChatEDU (Kids, Bots, and Badly Broken Guardrails - Some AI Labs are Failing), Matt and Liz joke about Google’s newest image generator. They discuss the risks facing students and educators, from job displacement and AI grading shortcuts to tech companies failing at safety. The Rundown Google Translate added real-time translation in 70+ languages and a learning tool. Duolingo’s stock dropped 3%. Google added Vids, Podcast mode, Deep Research, and is testing “Tutor Mode.” Gemini Storybook is used in filmmaking. Claude’s Learning Mode and Output Styles are open to all. Anthropic found 57% of Claude use is curriculum-related. A study shows most students use AI to learn, not cheat. QuizGPT makes adaptive quizzes. Grammarly’s AI grader raises privacy concerns. Stanford and ADP report sharp declines in entry-level jobs in AI-exposed fields, while mid-career roles grow. Beneath the Surface: Reports show failures at major AI labs. Claude added “model welfare” for self-protection. Unregulated mental health bots reach teens. Meta allowed inappropriate chats. A California teen died after long AI chats. Matt and Liz urge families to raise awareness and use Common Sense Media’s AI Companion Guide. Bright Byte: Dame Stephanie Shirley, UK pioneer and advocate for women in tech, is honored. Links and References Google Translate Live AI Updateshttps://support.google.com/translate/thread/368009254/what%E2%80%99s-new-ai-powered-live-translation-and-language-learning-tools-in-google-translate?hl=en Duolingo vs. Google Translatehttps://fortune.com/2025/08/27/duolingo-existential-crisis-ai-google-translate-language-learning-live-translation/ Google Storybook https://nofilmschool.com/google-gemini-storybook# Claude Learning Mode https://www.engadget.com/ai/anthropic-brings-claudes-learning-mode-to-regular-users-and-devs-170018471.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALkT1wnWh20W-KA5MqOzCLHKa6fWRwBgZYITOik07c2fc22k6XYZ0RwZG83oVPbNam5QNb4HYPVEsLUwLB5KE_PzHq2gFwxshUGHYYjqGz7Uzk5HBZ4RJE0NWxHuhWA0SzmHzPmPJQsxiz2cWDyAZMkbEEwLkLbSSBc3-90_q0_G Anthropic Educator Use Report https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropic-education-report-how-educators-use-claude Middlebury Student AI Study https://www.fastcompany.com/91387634/middlebury-college-students-ai-use-enhance-learning-research Grammarly's Grader Agent https://futurism.com/ai-look-up-teachers-info-predict-grades Stanford/ADP AI Job Loss Study https://digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Canaries_BrynjolfssonChandarChen.pdf Common Sense Petition to Meta https://www.commonsensemedia.org/press-releases/meta-ai-companions-unsafe-for-kids-common-sense-media-report-finds Rhythm Project: Pro-Social AI Design https://therithmproject.substack.com/p/five-principles-for-prosocial-ai New York Times: ChatGPT and Teen Mental Health https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/opinion/teen-mental-health-chatbots.html Meta AI Failure https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/meta-ai-chatbot-guidelines/ Reuter’s Exposé https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/meta-ai-chatbot-death/ Dame Stephanie Shirley – BBC Obituary https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzzlp7p3po QuizGPT Flashcards https://chatgpt.com/g/g-L2oS619tl-quizgptCommon Sense AI Companion Guide https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-ai-companions-and-relationships Announcements Beta Release: Student AI Literacy Course Now available for middle and high schools. Email chatedu@edadvance.org for access and details. Fall AI Micro-Credential for Educators and Leaders Registration is open. Start date: October. Sign up at www.skills21.org/ai/micro Sponsors National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing - Helping educators and students build workforce-ready skills through innovation. www.nextgenmfg.org EDIA - The AI Platform to improve k-12 outcomes. edia.app/contact

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  7. 29 AGO

    She's Back! What Charli Hughes Thinks About AI, College, and More | Ep. 73

    In this special episode of the ChatEDU (She's Back! What Charli Hughes Thinks About AI, College, and More), Liz welcomes back Charli Hughes after her first year at UConn. Charli shares why she added Molecular & Cell Biology to her CS major, how professors are making AI-resistant (“durable”) assignments, how she uses AI for deep research, and a peek at her startup developing a low-cost patch to help detect radiation dermatitis and diabetic foot ulcers. Liz looks forward to welcoing Charli back next summer with more updates. Sponsor This episode is supported by the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. Announcements Fall Educator / Leader AI Micro-Credential is open: www.skills21.org/ai/micro New AI Literacy Course now in pilot. Email chatedu@edadvance.org for info.

    55 min

  8. 22 AGO

    Have the EDU Agents Arrived? | Ep. 72

    VOTE FOR MATT & LIZ (SXSW EDU) Vote for Matt and Liz’s live ChatEDU session ⁠⁠https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1753650289710001LzZM⁠⁠ Vote for Liz’s Personal Interest Project session ⁠⁠https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1753465373604001edhO In this episode of ChatEDU (Have the EDU Agents Arrived?), Matt and Liz open with GPT-5’s geography fail, a farewell to AOL dial-up, and reactions to the new ChatGPT personality. Then it’s onto a Rundown of five fast-moving stories from education and AI, a spotlight on Utah’s coordinated approach, and a deep dive into how AI agents are reshaping school operations. The Bright Byte takes us to space with Google and NASA’s new health assistant. Story 1: Rundown Colleges and AI: Economist Tyler Cowen says one-third of coursework should focus on AI use, limits, and interaction. Miami-Dade Guidelines: The district plans formal teacher guidance after early Gemini pilots. Future-Ready Skills: Arrun Kapoor calls for shifting from STEM to a balanced “THESIS” model including social sciences and creativity. Equity in Rural AI: aiEDU launches a $1M grant program for underserved communities. Teacher-Led Design: A study shows teachers build better AI tools when designing for classroom needs. Story 2: Utah Gets Coordinated Utah leads with a statewide AI specialist, embedded curriculum, paid teacher pilots, and strong infrastructure. Other states may take note. Beneath the Surface AI agents already manage walkthroughs, calendars, parent messages, and more. Matt and Liz explore what’s here, what’s next, and what districts should watch. Bright Byte A new AI-powered assistant may help astronauts treat issues when Earth is out of reach. Similar tools could soon serve rural and remote areas. Links AI Designs Computer Chips We Can’t Understand — But They Work Really Well https://www.zmescience.com/science/ai-designs-chip-repubz/ AOL discontinues its dial-up internet, and we're just surprised they even offered it in 2025 https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/aol-discontinues-its-dial-up-internet-and-were-just-surprised-they-even-offered-it-in-2025/ Colleges should teach how to use AI rather than skills a 'machine' can do better, a leading economist says https://www.businessinsider.com/economist-tyler-cowen-college-students-trained-jobs-ai-work-2025-8 Miami-Dade Schools to Draft AI Classroom Guidelines https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/12/miami-dade-public-schools-ai-guidelines-for-teachers How AI Will Reshape K-12 and Higher Education for Future Readiness https://www.informationweek.com/machine-learning-ai/how-ai-will-reshape-k-12-and-higher-education-for-future-readiness aiEDU Program to Improve AI Literacy for Rural, Indigenous Students https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/aiedu-program-to-improve-ai-literacy-for-rural-indigenous-students Want Teachers to Learn How to Use AI for Instruction? Let Them Design the Tools https://www.edweek.org/technology/want-teachers-to-learn-how-to-use-ai-for-instruction-let-them-design-the-tools/2025/08#:~:text=Let%20Them%20Design%20the%20Tools,-By%20Sarah%20D&text=Teachers%20may%20benefit%20from%20hands,solve%20their%20classroom%20problems%20effectively. Utah has emerged as a national leader in figuring out AI in K-12 education https://www.kuer.org/education/2025-08-07/utah-has-emerged-as-a-national-leader-in-figuring-out-ai-in-k-12-education How Google and NASA are testing AI for medical care in space https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/how-google-and-nasa-are-testing-ai-for-medical-care-in-space Sponsor This episode is supported by the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. Announcements Vote for Matt and Liz at SXSW EDU by August 25 Fall Educator / Leader AI Micro-Credential is open: www.skills21.org/ai/micro New AI Literacy Course now in pilot. Email chatedu@edadvance.org for info.

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Welcome to ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast , your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the intersection of AI and education! Hosted by Matt Mervis, Director of Skills21 and AI Strategy at EdAdvance, and Dr. Elizabeth Radday, Director of Research & Innovation, this podcast explores the dynamic landscape of education technology.

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