Pakistan's Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat highlighted the government's efforts to improve the country's education system over the past 10 months. The minister noted that the cost of publishing textbooks has been reduced from Rs14 billion to Rs6 billion by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, and a crackdown on cheating networks was launched with the installation of security cameras in examination centers. The government also introduced technological advancements such as tech education, AI courses, and Google for Education programs, and collaborated with Google to offer IT certification courses to 300,000 youth. Additionally, a massive enrollment drive was launched to bring out-of-school children back into the education system, and stipends were distributed to female students under the Zewar-e-Taleem programme, boosting girls' education in the province. The government also launched the largest scholarship scheme in Pakistan's history, benefiting 30,000 students annually from both public and private universities.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1267401-minister-terms-2024-transformative-year-for-education-in-punjabApple has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT into its native applications, including Siri and writing tools, allowing iPhone and iPad users to access the AI chatbot within Apple's ecosystem. This move marks a significant push into generative artificial intelligence for the company, as it aims to compete with Google and Samsung. The new features are initially available in six English-speaking countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, and Britain, with support for 11 more languages planned by April through a software update.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/apple-adds-chatgpt-integration-in-latest-software-update/article_1250e331-056f-5bd5-8f02-06616ee5cc1f.htmlThe Stanford University School of Engineering's "AI for Everyone" course provides learners with hands-on experience in working with cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools and methodologies through a combination of projects and lectures by industry experts from leading tech companies, including Google and Microsoft. The curriculum covers topics such as deploying large language models, neural networks, AI engineering, LangChain, Agentic AI, RAG, and other generative AI frameworks.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/30/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/interview-kickstart-ai-course-reviews-update-2024-best-genai-course-for-top-ai-engineer-roles-at-faang-companies/2013506A new report commissioned by Google Cloud has found that the UK public sector could save around £38 billion annually over the next five years by adopting generative AI technology. The report suggests that automating routine tasks with AI could free up time for creative work, and that more than half of public sector jobs will be changed in some way due to AI adoption. According to the research, 56% of public sector jobs are likely to be "augmented" by AI, while 6% may be displaced or phased out. The report also highlights concerns about the security, legal liabilities, and costs of AI tools, as well as the need for more education on how to effectively use AI technology. Google Cloud is calling for governments to lead the way in adopting AI in public services, with a focus on key sectors such as health, transport, and education.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ai-could-save-the-public-sector-billions-if-it-is-willing-to-open-upThe teaching profession is becoming increasingly endangered as students rely on technology such as ChatGPT and Google to complete their homework, rendering the role of teachers less relevant. According to predictions, 40% of jobs are expected to disappear in the future, with teaching being one of the first professions to be affected.
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