EdTechSR Ep 334 Considering AI Regulation

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer

Welcome to episode 334 (“Considering AI Regulation”) of the EdTech Situation Room from August 29, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the rapidly evolving world of AI, including the implications of California's sweeping AI safety legislation and the broader challenges of algorithmic accountability. Discussions spanned the role of AI in education, emerging AI-powered tools like Google’s Gemini, and the sustainability challenges posed by large-scale AI systems. They also touched on Apple’s upcoming product announcements, Tumblr’s migration to WordPress, and YouTube’s rise as the top podcast platform. The ethical, social, and technological dimensions of these developments provided a rich tapestry of insights. Our show was live-streamed and archived on YouTube Live via StreamYard.com. Please follow our @EdTechSR page on Facebook, @[e-mail] on Mastodon for updates, and join LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can. All show notes are available at edtechSR.com/links.