Events
- Self-directed Learning: AI in Teaching and Learning
A hub for ongoing support and up-to-date tools and resources for leveraging Generative AI for teaching and learning.
- Integrating GenAI in Education at UBC 30+30 Workshops
30-minute interactive presentations followed by 30-minutes of discussion designed to assist faculty and staff in navigating this new landscape.
- Weekly GenAI Support Clinics
One-hour drop-in clinics on teaching and learning topics related to the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Stability AI, Google Bard and others, every Wednesday.
- GenAI in Teaching and Learning 101 | May 15
The session will provide an overview of large language models, such as ChatGPT, and their implications for teaching and learning. We will explore practical ways these technologies can be integrated into your teaching practice and curriculum to improve educational outcomes.
- Exploring the Integration of Large Language Models in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Ethical Considerations | May 8
This session explores the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in education, focusing on Dr. Salehian Kia’s GenAI chatbot project for self-regulated learning. It addresses ethical considerations, challenges, and strategies for deploying LLMs in higher education, aiming to empower participants to make informed decisions about AI integration for adaptive and personalized learning.
- Remembering the Human in the Loop: Celebrate Learning Week | May 6 – 10
Generative AI is changing the way we think about education–it brings exciting possibilities, and poses new challenges. But as we turn our attention to technology, remembering the people at the heart of our mission becomes increasingly vital. At the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, we will explore how to retain our focus on the human aspects of education, while absorbing and exploring this new technological landscape.
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Recent News
- Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools
As concerns mount over the ethical and intellectual property implications of AI tools, universities are launching their own chatbots for faculty and students.
- The Rise Of The Chief AI Officer: Is A Board Equivalent Necessary?
The rapid advancement of AI prompts businesses to rethink governance methods, leading to discussions about integrating AI expertise into boardrooms alongside the emergence of Chief AI Officers, indicating a need for proactive AI governance strategies to harness its potential for informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
- AI’s Trust Problem
As AI becomes more powerful, it faces a major trust problem. Consider 12 leading concerns: disinformation, safety and security, the black box problem, ethical concerns, bias, instability, hallucinations in LLMs, unknown unknowns, potential job losses and social inequalities, environmental impact, industry concentration, and state overreach.
- Unleashing the Power of Generative AI at UBC’s Cloud Innovation Centre
The University of British Columbia’s Cloud Innovation Centre (UBC CIC), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is spearheading work in generative AI, enabling organizations to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation. Through partnerships with industry and public institutions, they’re harnessing the power of AI to support fields such as healthcare, education, and emergency services, showcasing the potential of technology to shape a more sustainable and interconnected world.
- The AI Index Report: Measuring Trends in AI
The AI Index report tracks, collates, distills, and visualizes data related to artificial intelligence (AI). This data aims to provide unbiased, rigorously vetted, broadly sourced data in order for policymakers, researchers, executives, journalists, and the general public to develop a more thorough and nuanced understanding of the complex field of AI.
- The CISO’s Guide to AI: Embracing Innovation While Mitigating Risk
Delve into the evolving role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the challenges and opportunities they face in balancing innovation with risk management. It offers insights on how CISOs can navigate the complex landscape of AI implementation by understanding common risks, embracing standards and frameworks, and fostering a culture of security within their organizations.
- The Machine-Translated Web: Signs of a New Educational Reality
A new study reveals the extent to which AI translations already dominate the internet. What does this mean for educators?
- Remembering the Human in the Loop: Celebrate Learning Week | May 6 – 10
Generative AI is changing the way we think about education–it brings exciting possibilities, and poses new challenges. But as we turn our attention to technology, remembering the people at the heart of our mission becomes increasingly vital. At the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, we will explore how to retain our focus on the human aspects of education, while absorbing and exploring this new technological landscape.