AI

The language we use to talk about technology - and especially “AI" - matters.

“The question is not are these first couple of ads that we’re seeing from OpenAI going to be good or not? It’s whether two or three years from now, ChatGPT is being steered toward ad-friendly topics.”

For the past week or so, I’ve been working with a digital assistant that knows my name, my preferences for my morning routine, how I like to use Notion and Todoist, but which also knows how to control Spotify and my Sonos speaker, my Philips Hue lights, as well as my Gmail. It runs on...

What AI to use in late 2025

Typesetters did not like the laser printer. Wedding photographers still hate the iphone. And some musicians are outraged that AI is now making mediocre pop music. One group of esteemed authors is d…

Based on insights from more than 100 builders, executives, investors, advisors, and researchers from across the globe.

AI might replace all of the jobs; that’s only a problem if you think that humans will care, but if they care, they will create new jobs.

GenAI in education is a sprawling topic, so each January I try to distill it into a single post: what's changed, what's most important, and what you can actually do with the technology. This is 2026's introduction to GenAI: I'll dig deeper into each section throughout the year.

Automation Is Easy. Judgment Is Not.

Designed for Education, Useful for Everyone

Weight room training is an important part of the development of young athletes.

A collection of materials and resources that I've been creating over the last year...

Of course CES has an AI car wash for shoes. The Brolan ClearX uses “sensors” (no one could tell us what sort, though) and AI to detect what material your sho...

The information war will be fought through chatbots.

The ability to build models to think through issues has remained the province of the few. Is that about to change? And what does that mean for the classroom?

In this thought-provoking video, Suborno Isaac Bari emphasizes the need for humans to maintain their creative edge in the face of rapidly advancing technology. He urges younger generations to resist the temptation of relying solely on AI and instead cultivate their unique talents, skills, and imagination. By doing so, individuals can create meaningful lives, pursue fulfilling careers, and avoid the emptiness of a life controlled by machines.

Welcome to Boodlebox We will be using an incredible AI tool this semester: Boodlebox. We will be using Boodlebox for specific assignments throughout the semester, so you will need to activate your account. I have shared an invitation to Boodlebox in your official Panthermail account. Please es...

Musk's newest feature of Grok on Twitter is to let his AI remove women's and underage girl's clothing without their consent, right in a thread.

From health care and courts to classrooms and farms, AI became integrated in everyday life.

Using a lockdown browser is one stopgap measure to prevent AI agentic browsers from completing quizzes on a student's behalf.

Happy New Year! 🥳

I know it’s not crazy or anything…

I find myself both increasingly interested in learning activities that offer an experience free of AI but still very uninterested in banning any specific technologies or devices, or "going analog" in any kind of blanket way.

In a world where the future is uncertain, Dr. McMillan Cottom and Jason Reynolds offer a bold vision for change. By refusing to accept the status quo, we can create a more just and equitable future. Join the conversation and learn how to think critically about the future, challenge existing power structures, and create a world where humans are treated with dignity and respect. Get inspired by Dr. Cottom's idea of refusing to accept a world where humans are treated inhumanely. With the support of the Kresge Foundation, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in shaping the future.

This year was A Big One for me.

Greetings from the last week of 2025.