Week in Edtech 3/27/2024: OpenAI Pitching Sora to Hollywood, Spotify in EdTech, LAUSD's AI Chatbot "Ed", Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools and More! Plus Special Guest, Betsy Corcoran of Lede Labs
Episode description
In this episode, Alex and Michelle discuss:
1. AI
- OpenAI is pitching Sora to Hollywood
- AI May Be Coming for Standardized Testing
- Teachers Desperately Need AI Training. How Many Are Getting It?
2. BigTech
3. K-12
- K-12 Hybrid Schooling Is in High Demand
- Steve Daly from Instructure on “Learning Deserts”
- LAUSD bets big on AI chatbot “Ed"
4. Edtech
5. Higher Ed
6. M&A & Funding
- Packback Raises Funding From PSG Equity
- GG4L Secures $18M In Capital Funding
- Cornerstone Acquires Talespin
- Smartschool raises $1.5M for AI test prep
Special Guest: