Summary of https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/education/our-insights/how-technology-is-shaping-learning-in-higher-education

A McKinsey study explores the impact of technology on higher education, revealing a significant increase in the use of various learning technologies since the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, based on surveys of students and faculty, identifies the most popular tools, including those focused on connectivity and community building, and highlights disparities in adoption across different institution types.

Key barriers to wider adoption are identified as lack of awareness, deployment capabilities, and cost. Finally, the report offers recommendations for institutions aiming to successfully integrate technology into their learning environments, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder alignment, addressing the digital divide, and establishing robust support systems.

Summary of https://menlovc.com/2024-the-state-of-generative-ai-in-the-enterprise

Menlo Ventures' 2024 report analyzes the state of generative AI in U.S. enterprises, based on a survey of 600 IT decision-makers.

The report highlights a significant increase in AI spending, driven by a shift from pilot programs to production deployments. Key findings reveal the most valuable AI use cases (code generation, chatbots, search), a preference for augmenting human workflows, and a growing market share for AI application startups.

Finally, the report offers predictions for the future of enterprise AI, including the rise of AI agents and increased competition for AI talent.

Summary of https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/avoiding-discriminatory-use-of-artificial-intelligence

This guide from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights explains how federal civil rights laws prohibit discrimination in education based on race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, particularly when artificial intelligence (AI) is used.

The guide provides examples of potential discriminatory incidents and discusses how OCR enforces these laws, emphasizing that schools must ensure meaningful communication with parents and guardians who have limited English proficiency, provide equal athletic opportunities, and ensure appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.

The guide also stresses the importance of addressing harassment based on these protected characteristics and clarifies that AI tools should not be used to perpetuate existing discriminatory practices.