Gil voices another worry long held by many the field: That after all the hype surrounding quantum supremacy, quantum computing may experience a letdown like the one that plagued the field of artificial intelligence from the 1970s until the current decade, when technology finally caught up with aspirations. More...
Google’s quantum bet on the future of AI—and what it means for humanity
Hartmut Neven, who leads Google’s quantum team, presented the lab’s advances during Google’s Quantum Spring Symposium in May, describing the increases in processing power as double exponential. More...
For Effective Edtech Platforms, Listen to Users
Edtech has not reached its full potential. The number one essential rule of product development is to make sure you build something that people want and to avoid building something that people don’t want. More...
We all have a lot to learn from nontraditional learners
About three in four undergraduate college students are what policy experts refer to as “nontraditional” learners. More...
Choosing Employers Over College for More Education
Roughly half of American adults without a college degree (46 percent) said they need additional education to advance in their careers, according to new survey data from the Strada Education Network and Gallup. More...
A.I. 101: What is artificial intelligence and where is it going?
In reality, artificial intelligence (AI) technology is quickly permeating every aspect of our lives. More...
Innovative Teaching Approaches: Virtual Reality
As universities play a crucial role in moulding tomorrow’s talents, the application of technology can help universities stay ahead of the curve by not only supporting educators’ teaching and promoting creative enquiry, but also enhancing learning through exposure to advanced technology, making learning more satisfying and engaging than cases of passive classroom learning. More...
Communicating science online increases interest, engagement and access to funds
Scientists are active on social media, discussing everything from methods to the latest developments in research. They even use social media to raise funds. More...
New study: Towards a do-it-yourself learning style
This was revealed by Pearson’s Global Learner Survey, the findings of which were released last week: DIY mindset is reshaping education: When they have to retrain for work, 42% of learners in the US and 50% in China and India taught themselves using internet. More...
Swiss University Fights Fake Diplomas with Blockchain Technology
According to a CNN Money Switzerland interview from Sept. 19, the University of St. Gallen has announced that it is introducing a blockchain-based pilot project to verify the authenticity of its degrees in a matter of seconds rather than several days. More...