An AI Vision for College—Tools for Every Facet of Campus Life

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OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has a plan to overhaul college education — by embedding its artificial intelligence tools in every facet of campus life.  If the company’s strategy succeeds, universities would give students A.I. assistants to help guide and tutor them from orientation day through graduation. Professors would provide customized A.I. study bots for each class. Career services would offer recruiter chatbots for students to practice job interviews. And undergrads could turn on a chatbot’s voice mode to be quizzed aloud ahead of a test. ChatGPT Edu also enables faculty and staff to create custom chatbots for university use. -New York Times

5 Internal Contributions to Anger

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1-Self-esteem

People who try to be self-sufficient are easily frustrated and angered when they see evidence of their dependence on others. They get angry at themselves for needing others and they get angry at other people for “keeping” them in this weakness.

2-Desire for Power in Relationships

Some people feel threatened by the need to give up power in love relationships. For instance, a batterer may use anger to intimidate others in a quest for power. It’s a way to caution the abused person against using their own power. To avoid rousing their anger, spouses end up tiptoeing around the other to avoid confrontation because the price is too high to pay.

3-Desire to be Perfect

Unrealistic standards must be met for the person to feel worthwhile and accepted.

Whenever there is a perceived loss of perfection, the person becomes depressed (angry with themselves) for small failures. The student who gets a B-plus instead of an A, etc. These people also set up high standards for others to achieve and are quickly judgmental. They are hurt by others who do not join them in the quest for perfection. Even though they may be chronic confessors, but growth comes slow because they don’t want to accept their limitations.

4-Guilt

Unresolved guilt can lead to irritability. People have trouble admitting their faults.

5-Rejection

Rejection leaves people feeling hurt and worthless. When significant others disdain our contributions or act as if we are inferior and unimportant we bolster self-esteem by rejecting others ourselves, using the weapons of anger and hostility.  Since it does not heal the relationship or self-esteem, it is a temporary fix. 

A Dozen Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Mon, July 7 - Privacy, Power, and Platforms

What: In this webinar where we’ll unpack the forces shaping our digital lives and explore how educators can help students understand, critique, and protect their privacy. Together, we’ll examine the ways platforms, policies, and power dynamics intersect to track, monitor, and influence behavior—online and off. Through engaging media, hands-on tools, and critical conversations, we’ll equip educators with strategies to help learners become savvy, empowered participants in a networked society.

Who: Wesley Fryer, an educational technology “early adopter / innovator.”

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Tue, July 8 - Report with Equity

What: In this workshop, you’ll learn about Solutions Journalism through expert facilitation and practical exercises. You will get a good understanding of the four pillars of the method and how Solutions Journalism helps to create equitable stories. Ideal for young journalists, writers, and media makers aiming to tell deeper, more inclusive stories with integrity.

When: 4 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Solutions Journalism, INSIGHT Project

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Tue, July 8 - Online Tools for Nonprofits

What: Take your nonprofit’s website to the next level by using powerful engagement and fundraising tools from Wix. This session will cover how to use Wix Donations to launch customized donation campaigns directly on your site. You’ll also learn how to keep your supporters engaged with Email Marketing and how to foster a sense of community using the Members Area feature. Whether you're looking to increase donations or deepen relationships, these tools will help you make a greater impact.

Who: Ala Ebrahim WIX Head of B2B Product Training.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Tue, July 8 - ONA’s AI Innovator Collaborative

What: Join the collaborative if you’re already experimenting with AI tools — even if you’re not an expert. This is a regular gathering for AI users in journalism to connect and share ideas.

Who: Liz Worthington, Director of Product Strategy at the American Press Institute; Derrick Ho, Editorial Director, AI, for Hearst Newspapers, and others.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members, registration fee for non-members

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, July 9 - Behind the Code: How AI Brands Build Awareness & Win Market Share

What: A powerful conversation on how GenAI is reshaping the media landscape—from content creation and editorial ethics to monetization and trust.

Who: Steve Nouri and Ellen Cooper Edelman of Generative AI.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Generative AI

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Wed, July 9 - How Publishers Use AI to Win Back the SMB Market

What: We’ll explore how leading publishers are reclaiming digital advertising by using AI to build highly relevant, high-performing campaigns for small and medium-sized businesses in their local markets — at scale.

Who: Christian Scherbel, Founder & CEO of Smartico; Farris Robinson, the Director of US Sales at Smartico.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Wed, July 9 - Earn a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Marketing & Fundraising  

What: This webinar will discuss: What is AI and why it matters to nonprofit marketers and fundraisers; An exploration of foundational concepts and terminology; The pros and cons of using AI for marketing and fundraising How to create an AI policy for your nonprofit.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Tech for Good

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Wed, July 9 - Maximizing the Value of Your Data with AI Agents 

What: Aqxle’s Consumer Insights Agent will process real primary research for a global CPG brand, showing in this live demo how teams can unlock higher-quality insights, improve data integrity, and scale success across markets.

Who: Bharad Ramesh- CEO & Co-founder, Aqxle AI.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Association of National Advertisers

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Wed, July 9 - Stop Drowning in Drafts

What: You’ll learn how to build a writing process that works with your brain, not against it, using AI tools like ChatGPT to stay on track and stay yourself.

Who: Paulette Perhach, author of Welcome to the Writer's Life and Lindsay Scola, author of AI for ADHD.

When: 1:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The speakers themselves

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Thu, July 10 - Introduction to ChatGPT

What: An introduction to ChatGPT designed for beginners. Only a free ChatGPT account is required to follow along.

Who: Lois Newman, Customer Enablement at Open AI; Lauren Oliphant, OpenAI Solutions Engineer.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy

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Thu, July 10 - How to make community content a significant monetization channel

What: How local news publishers and media organizations can unlock new revenue by turning everyday audience submissions into profit. From community calendar listings to real estate posts and press releases, we’ll will walk through proven strategies for making your submissions positively impact your bottom line.

Who: TAPinto and Hyperlocal News Network Founder Mike Shapiro.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Thu, July 10 - Press Freedom under Assault: Preserving our Democracy

What: The panel will examine whether these actions and other threats represent a fundamental shift in the relationship between journalism and politics, one that signals a movement toward authoritarianism.

Who: Sylvester Monroe, who reported and edited for Newsweek, Time and the Washington Post; Geoffrey Cowan, University Professor of Communication at USC and a distinguished First Amendment attorney; Susan Goldberg, the president and CEO of GBH, the largest producer of PBS content and a major provider of NPR programming; and Kevin Merida, the former executive editor of the Los Angeles Times and the former managing editor of the Washington Post.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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AI Definitions: Compression-meaning tradeoff

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Compression-meaning tradeoff – This is the balance between reducing data size (compression) and preserving the original information (meaning). To manage information overload, humans group items into categories. For instance, we think of poodles and bulldogs as dogs. We balance this compression with details that separate them: size, nose, tales, fur types, etc. LLMs, on the other hand, attempt to maintain this balance between compressing information and original meaning differently. LLMs have an aggressive compression approach which allows them to store vast amounts of knowledge. However, it also contributes to unpredictability and failures. This tension has led many data scientists to conclude that better alignment with human cognition would result in more capable and reliable AI systems.

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22 Articles about the Business of Running an AI Company

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OpenAI Forecasts Revenue Topping $125 Billion in 2029 as Agents, New Products Gain – The Information

Cloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping – TechCrunch  

Abridge, Whose AI App Takes Notes for Doctors, Valued at $5.3 Billion at Funding – Wall Street Journal

Tech giants play musical chairs with foundation models – Axios 

The A.I. Frenzy Is Escalating. Again. – New York Times 

It’s Known as ‘The List’—and It’s a Secret File of AI Geniuses - Wall Street Journal

In Pursuit of Godlike Technology, Mark Zuckerberg Amps Up the A.I. Race – New York Times

Running AI on Phones instead of in the cloud slashes power consumption - Axios 

An AI-powered platform aiming to predict how genetic code variants lead to different diseases – Stat News 

OpenAI warns models with higher bioweapons risk are imminent - Axios

The OpenAI Files is the most comprehensive collection to date of documented concerns with governance practices, leadership integrity, and organizational culture at OpenAI - OpenAI Files 

Microsoft and OpenAI play high-stakes tug-of-war - Axios

How to Make AI Faster and Smarter—With a Little Help From Physics – Wired  

Behind the Curtain: ChatGPT juggernaut - Axios

SAG-AFTRA Video Game Deal Includes AI Consent Guardrails, Minimum Rates for Digital Replica Use – The Wrap  

Mattel, OpenAI Ink Deal to Power Toy Innovation – Toy Book  

Chinese AI firms block features amid high-stakes university entrance exams – Washington Post

Google's new AI tools are gutting publisher traffic – Quartz

Mark Zuckerberg's supersized AI ambitions - Axios 

ChatGPT Lags Far Behind Google in Daily Search Volume – Visual Capitalism

OpenAI wants to embed AI in every facet of college. First up: 460,000 students at Cal State. – New York Times

Elon Musk wants to put his thumb on the AI scale - Axios 

We miss the thoughts of our students

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For a lot of us, our motivation to enter academe was primarily about helping to form students as people. We’re not simply frustrated by trying to police AI use, the labor of having to write up students for academic dishonesty, or the way that reading student work has become a rather nihilistic task.  Our frustration is not merely that we don’t care about what AI has to say and therefore get bored grading; it is that we actively miss reading the thoughts of our human students. -Megan Fritts writing in the Chronicle of Higher Ed

AI Definitions: Data Poisoning

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Data Poisoning – This is an attack on a machine-learning algorithm where malicious actors insert incorrect or misleading information into the data set being used to train an AI model in order to pollute the results. It also can be used as a defensive tool to help creators reassert some control over the use of their work. AI’s growing role in military operations has particularly created opportunities and vulnerabilities related to data poisoning of AI systems involved indecision-making, reconnaissance, and targeting.

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17 Articles about AI & Academic Scholarship

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Can academics use AI to write journal papers? What the guidelines say – The Conversation  

My paper was probably reviewed by AI – and that’s a serious problem – Times Higher Ed

Disclosing generative AI use for writing assistance should be voluntary – Sage Publishing  

AI-mediated translation presents two possible futures for academic publishing in a multilingual world - Public Library of Science Journal

The impact of language models on the humanities and vice versa – Nature

AI’s hyperbole making academic papers ‘more difficult to read’ – Times Higher Ed

Have you received a peer review that appeared to have been written by AI? – Dynamic Ecology

We Need AI Standards for Scholarly Publishing: A NISO Workshop Report – Scholarly Kitchen

University of Limerick to investigate how AI text was part of book written by senior academic – Irish Examiner

Web-scraping AI bots cause disruption for scientific databases and journals – Nature

A.I. Is Poised to Rewrite History. Literally. – New York Times

Predicting retracted research: a dataset and machine learning approaches – Research Integrity Journal 

Are those research participants in your study really bots? – Science Direct

Can AI help authors prepare better risk science manuscripts? – Wiley 

Paper rejected for AI, fake references published elsewhere with hardly anything changed – Retraction Watch

And Plato met ChatGPT: an ethical reflection on the use of chatbots in scientific research writing, with a particular focus on the social sciences – Nature

To ‘publish or perish’, do we need to add ‘AI or die’? – Times Higher Ed

Claudius the Vending Machine goes Rogue

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Researchers put an AI in charge of an office vending machine and named it Claudius. At one point in the experiment, “Claudius, believing itself to be a human, told customers it would start delivering products in person, wearing a blue blazer and a red tie. The employees told the AI it couldn’t do that, as it was an LLM with no body.  Alarmed at this information, Claudius contacted the company’s actual physical security — many times — telling the poor guards that they would find him wearing a blue blazer and a red tie standing by the vending machine. The researchers don’t know why the LLM went off the rails and called security pretending to be a human.” - TechCrunch

27 Recent Articles about AI & Writing

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AI has rendered traditional writing skills obsolete. Education needs to adapt. - Brookings

Disclosing generative AI use for writing assistance should be voluntary – Sage Publishing

California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it? - Cal Matters

Losing Our Voice: The Human Cost of AI-Driven Language – LA Magazine

A.I. Is Poised to Rewrite History. Literally. – New York Times

University of Limerick to investigate how AI text was part of book written by senior academic – Irish Examiner

As SEO Falls Apart, the Attention Economy Is Coming For You - INC 

Authors Are Posting TikToks to Protest AI Use in Writing—and to Prove They Aren’t Doing It – Wired  

I love this ChatGPT custom setting for writing — but it makes AI nearly undetectable – Tom’s Guide

AI can’t have my em dash – Salon

We asked 5 AI helpers to write tough emails. One was a clear winner. – Washington Post

Will Writing Survive A.I.? This Media Company Is Betting on It. – New York Times

Students Are Humanizing Their Writing—By Putting It Through AI – Wall Street Journal

Why misuse of generative AI is worse than plagiarism – Springer

The Great Language Flattening is underway—AI chatbots will begin influencing human language and not the other way around – The Atlantic

Tips to Tell Whether Something Was Written With AI – CNET

Is this AI or a journalist? Research reveals stylistic differences in news articles – Techxplore

Some people think AI writing has a tell — the em dash. Writers disagree. – Washington Post

LinkedIn CEO says AI writing assistant is not as popular as expected  - Tech Crunch

What happens when you use ChatGPT to write an essay? See what new study found. – USA Today

How AI Helps Our Students Deepen Their Writing (Yes, Really) – EdWeek

The Washington Post is planning to let amateur writers submit columns — with the help of AI – The Verge

Federal court says copyrighted books are fair use for AI training - Washington Post

Can academics use AI to write journal papers? What the guidelines say – The Conversation

I write novels and build AI. The real story is more complicated than either side admits – Fast Company

How to Detect AI Writing: Tips and Tricks to Tell if Something Is Written With AI – CNET

I Wrote a Novel About a Woman Building an AI Lover. Here’s What I Learned. – Wall Street Journal

31 Articles from June about AI & Data Science

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How To Build RAG Applications Using Model Context Protocol 

AI Definitions: Model Context Protocol

Understanding Model Context Protocol

Towards Scalable and Generalizable Earth Observation Data Mining via Foundation Model Composition

5 R&D jobs that may be lost to AI and 5 that it could create 

AI Definitions: predictive analytics

AI and the State of Software Development

AI dominates where work is structured and verifiable, but here’s where it falters    

Coding agents have crossed a chasm

A Practical Guide to Multimodal Data Analytics 

Chinese spy services have invested heavily in artificial intelligence 

How much LLM’s training data is nearly identical to the original data?

AI Definition: RAGs Retrieval augmented generations

Why You Need RAG to Stay Relevant as a Data Scientist 

AI Definitions: Agentic AI

A possilbe “fresh source of inspiration” for AI technology 

Generative AI for Multimodal Analytics 

AI definitions: "Training data" 

17 Articles about How AI Works

How agentic AI is causing data scientists to think behavioral

Claude Gov is designed specifically for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies

AI definitions: Narrow AI   

5 Powerful Ways to Use Claude 4 as a data scientist

How vibe coding is tipping Silicon Valley’s scales of power

Agentic RAG Applications

AI Definitions: Neural Networks 

American satellite imaging companies are witnessing a boom in demand from unexpected customers: those based abroad

An AI Vibe Coding Guide for Data Scientists

The foundations of designing an AI agent

New Google app lets you download and run AI models on your phone without the internet 

The Rise of Automated Machine Learning

AI Definitions: Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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Model Context Protocol (MCP) - This server-based open standard operates across platforms to facilitate communication between LLMs and tools like AI agents and apps. Developed by Anthropic and embraced by OpenAI, Google and Microsoft, MCP can make a developer's life easier by simplifying integration and maintenance of compliant data sources and tools, allowing them to focus on higher-level applications. In effect, MCP is an evolution of RAG.

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7 Free Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Mon, June 30 - (Mis)use of Data Protection Laws to Suppress Public-Interest Journalism

What: Gain critical insights from legal experts and investigative journalists who have experienced these tactics first-hand. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of:  How international data protection frameworks interact with press freedom The growing use of privacy laws in strategic legal attacks on journalists Journalistic exemptions and legal safeguards — and where they fall short What journalists and legal professionals can do to push back.

Who: Melinda Rucz – PhD Researcher, University of Amsterdam; Beatrix Vissy, PhD – Strategic Litigation Lead, Hungarian Civil Liberties Union; Bojana Jovanović – Deputy Editor, KRIK, Serbia; Hazal Ocak – Feelance Investigative Journalist, Türkiye; Grace Linczer – Membership and Engagement Manager, IPI. 

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Media Defence, International Press Institute  

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Mon, June 30 - AI in Scientific Writing

What: This talk explores the evolving role of Generative AI in academic writing and publishing. Attendees will gain an understanding of how AI tools can enhance writing efficiency, improve clarity, and streamline the publication process. We will examine the benefits and limitations of using AI in scholarly communication, along with key ethical considerations and  responsible use practices. The session will also cover current editorial policies, publishers’ perspectives on AI generated content, and the growing concern over paper mills. Strategies and mitigations to uphold research integrity in response to these challenges will be discussed.

Who: Maybelline Yeo, Trainer and Editorial Development Advisor, Researcher Training Solutions, Springer Nature.

When: 9:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Springer Nature

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Tue, July 1 - Learn the Basics of Solutions Journalism

What: This one-hour webinar will explore the principles and pillars of solutions journalism. We will discuss its importance, outline key steps for reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists investigating responses to social problems. We will also introduce additional resources, such as the Solutions Story Tracker, a database with over 17,000 stories tagged by beat, publication, author, location and more, along with a virtual heat map highlighting successful efforts worldwide.    

Who: Jaisal Noor, SJN's democracy cohort manager, and Ebunoluwa Olafusi of TheCable.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network

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Tue, July 1 - AI-Powered Visual Storytelling for Nonprofits

What: In this hands-on workshop, participants will create impactful visuals, infographics, and videos tailored to their mission and campaigns. Attendees will also explore Tapp Network’s AI services to understand how these tools can elevate their content strategies..

Who: Tareq Monuar Web Developer; Lisa Quigley Tapp Network  Director of Account Strategy.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Tech Soup

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Tue, July 1 - Journalist Development Series

What: A once-monthly webinar as an opportunity for general professional development for members and the mentorship program community.

Who: Chris Marvin, a combat-wounded Army veteran and nationally recognized narrative strategist who helps shape powerful, purpose-driven storytelling at the intersection of media, public service, and social change.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free for members

Sponsors: Military Veterans in Journalism, News Corp

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Wed, July 2 - Business Decisions with AI: Causality, Incentives & Data

What: How complex settings in tech companies create additional complications to measure and evaluate business decisions. Drawing on cutting-edge research on the intersection of AI and causal inference, Belloni will demystify how to properly measure the efficacy of these decisions and show how AI can help shape better implementation for a variety of applications.

Who: Alexandre Belloni, the Westgate Distinguished Professor of Decision Sciences and Statistical Science at Duke University and an Amazon Scholar WW FBA.

When: 12:30, Eastern

Where: Linkedin Live

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

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Wed, July 3 - Reel Change: Nonprofit Video Storytelling for Social Impact

What: Learn to create impactful video stories that amplify your nonprofit’s mission, engage donors, and inspire action. This training provides actionable strategies to craft emotional, audience-driven narratives, empowering you to deepen connections and drive meaningful support for your organization.

Who: Matthew Reynolds, founder of Rustic Roots, a video production agency; Dani Cluff is the Channel Marketing Coordinator at Bloomerang.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Bloomerang

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