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Media literacy matters more than ever in the age of AI. I highly recommend attending the MediaEd Forum on January 10-11 to hear amazing speakers and have powerful conversations. Let’s empower learners together! #MediaLiteracy #AI #Education

We are making ResearchKick.com into a suite of AI-powered apps for academics. As of now, we have two apps: 1. Research Kick Start 2. Research Kick Chat Details below: 1. Research Kick Start Helps you brainstorm research questions and find research gaps in minutes. Pricing: $9/m Tutorial on how to use Research Kick Start in the video below. 2. Research Kick Chat (we called it Research Kick Elite for a few days but decided Chat sounds better) Access ChatGPT-4, Claude 3.5, and Gemini Advanced and connect them with academic databases like Semantic Scholar and PubMed. And build custom AI Assistants Pricing: $30/m Tutorial on how to use Research Kick Chat in the video below

📚 AI Literacy as a Civic Duty: Building an Informed Public! 🌍💡 AI literacy is crucial in understanding the ethical implications, biases, and societal impacts of AI technologies—making it as important as traditional literacy. Countries like Finland, the US, and the UK are leading the way in embedding AI education into their systems, with initiatives like Finland’s "Elements of AI" course setting a great example! 🇫🇮📖 Recognising AI literacy as a civic duty empowers us all to engage with AI ethically, promoting fairness and accountability. 🎥 Don’t miss out! Watch my video to learn more about the importance of AI literacy: https://lnkd.in/ghX8n6FQ #AI #AILiteracy #CivicDuty #TechEducation #RichardFosterFletcher

This feature is so exciting to me. Letting students learn how to interact and utilize AI to enhance and extend their learning should excite us all! Students now are the future. We need to prepare them for that future. Reach out to me if you wanna learn more about the magic you can create with your students using MagicSchool for Students! #MAGICSCHOOLAI #aiforstudents #thefuture #enhancelearning #aipioneer #techyasheck 🤖💻🪄✨

🌟 Key insights from the 2024 State of the Sector Report transform our thinking about K-12 education! This year, we’re seeing significant strides in tech integration, especially with the rapid rise of generative AI. While these innovations present exciting opportunities, they pose challenges in data management and effective implementation. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for fostering a more effective educational environment. 📈 Discover how your district can adapt and thrive! Read the report now: https://lnkd.in/ddJgY_ZC #EducationInnovation #K12 #ProjectUnicorn

Apply now for a #fellowship at AlgorithmWatch CH and propose stories or #research plans based on real-life cases in Europe related to any of these topics: 👉 Conflicts around infrastructure: Data centers and communication cables are causing conflicts with local communities around water and electricity consumption, space, pollution. Who is impacted and how? 👉 Data extractivism: AI models require massive amounts of data. How are European companies involved in the violation of rights for data extractivism along the value chain? Where is the data taken from? 👉 Rights violations of people along the value chain: How are the rights of people working to build AI (e.g. click workers) affected? Are there people overly susceptible to doing this work and to having their rights violated as a result (e.g. young people or migrants)? 👉 The TESCREAL ideology: TESCREAL is a bundle of ideologies linked to the far-right and pervasive in the corporate world of AI (see Gebru and Torres, 2024). How does this thinking impacts society at large? Can data centers or other technological constructions be militarised? How is nationalism creeping into tech? The fellowship will start on 15 October 2024 and end on 15 April 2025. The application deadline is 15 September 2024 23:59 CET. Five to six applicants will receive a total of 7.800€ (gross) each to conduct their research. #responsibleai #digitalethics

For Global Media and Information Literacy Week, we remind educators and experts that media literacy help can equip young people for an AI-driven world. 😱 Reporting on AI topics often leads to misconceptions because it conflates hype with reality. 🤔 Our media literacy lesson plan on interpreting AI in the news helps the rising generation think critically about media coverage of these emerging technologies. 📝 Made for high school and junior college students, this resource provides educators with a materials list, sample presentation, vocabulary guide, and more. We encourage anyone to use and adapt this work. Please access the lesson plan and make it your own: https://ow.ly/2zy550TVPcn #GlobalMILWeek #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenEducation #ReportingOnAI

Hello, LinkedIn! Alongside my professional work, I’m currently completing my Master’s and collaborating on a study about Deepfake technology and AI. We’ve put together a short survey (5-10 mins) and would greatly appreciate your input! 🔍 The Rise of Deepfakes: A New Challenge to Trust in Digital Content   Deepfakes, AI-generated content that mimics real people and events, are increasingly blurring the lines between reality and manipulation. Our research investigates a critical question: How does exposure to deepfakes impact trust in information? And how do factors like source credibility and media literacy shape this effect?   Join us in exploring this crucial issue by participating in our survey. Your insights are key to understanding how we can navigate the evolving digital landscape.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEYtwYZ9

These events are excellent for learning and meeting people who care about data and how people get to have a voice in the - sometimes - ‘exclusive’ debate about technology. They’re open and free. Highly recommend #data #techforgood #artificialintelligence

🚀 Exciting Update: Diving Deep into the Future of Literacy and Civic Liberties🚀 In my latest exploration of groundbreaking ideas, I've stumbled upon a fascinating realm where social media, AI, and literacy intersect, shaping the future of our civic liberties. It's a journey through speculative insights and innovative practices that redefine our societal landscape. 📚 Highlight Read: Thrall, A., Nichols, T.P., & Magill, K.R. (2024). "Speculative frictions: Writing civic futures after AI" in English Teaching: Practice & Critique. This piece is not just an article; it's a gateway to understanding the transformative power of AI and digital practices in crafting the civic futures we aspire to. Whether you're a scholar, a professional in the tech or education sectors, or simply a curious mind eager to grasp the next wave of societal evolution, this read is for you. Join me on this intellectual adventure. Let's discuss, debate, and dream about the possibilities that lie at the intersection of technology, literacy, and civic engagement. #AI #Literacy #CivicLiberties #FutureTrends #MustRead