13 Articles about AI & Data Science from March 2025

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Why Humans are Better Storytellers Than AI

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Literary agent Jamie Carr of the Book Group describes great storytelling as something that makes “connections between things and ideas that are totally nonsensical — which is something only humans can do.” Can ChatGPT bring together disparate parts of your life and use a summer job to illuminate a fraught friendship? Can it link a favorite song to an identity crisis? So far, nope. Crucially, ChatGPT can’t do one major thing that all my clients can: have a random thought. “I’m not sure why I’m telling you this” is something I love to hear from students, because it means I’m about to go on a wild ride that only the teenage brain can offer. It’s frequently in these tangents about collecting cologne or not paying it forward at the Starbucks drive-thru that we discover the key to the essay. I often describe my main task as helping students turn over stones they didn’t know existed, or stones they assumed were off-limits. ChatGPT can’t tap into the unpredictable because it can only turn over the precise stones you tell it to — and if you’re issuing these orders, chances are you already know what’s under the stone. 

Sanibel Chai writing in New York Magazine

20 Articles about the Limitations of AI

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"Humans in the loop" make AI work, for now - Axios

We were promised “Star Trek,” so why did we settle for these lousy chatbots? – Big Think

Having AI Mock Up An Old Game Is Not The Same As Preserving It – Tech Dirt  

"Humans in the loop" make AI work, for now - Axios 

AI is ‘beating’ humans at empathy and creativity. But these games are rigged – The Guardian 

The truth about DOGE’s AI plans: The tech can’t do that – Washington Post   

The Cultural Backlash Against Generative AI – Toward Data Science  

Why Do AI Chatbots Have Such a Hard Time Admitting ‘I Don’t Know’? – Wall Street Journal  

China has more trust in AI than the United States – Axios

AI can solve math olympiad problems but flunks tic-tac-toe – Stat Modeling

The Words That Stop ChatGPT in Its Tracks Why won’t the bot say my name? – The Atlantic 

7 ways gen AI can create more work than it saves – CIO

AI’s Trust Problem – MIT Tech Review

I'm the CEO of an AI company, and this is the BS behind AI – Fast Company 

Despite its impressive output, generative AI doesn’t have a coherent understanding of the world – MIT    

The Death of Search AI is transforming how billions navigate the web. A lot will be lost in the process.  – The Atlantic

ChatGPT outperforms undergrads in intro-level courses, falls short later – ArsTechnica  

AI polling company defends wrong predictions on the US election – Semafor

Detroit police falsely arrested woman after faulty facial recognition hit: lawsuit  - Detroit News

DOGE's "AI-first" strategy courts disaster - Axios

15 Articles about AI & the Bigger Questions

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The AI Lens

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Striving to create an AI strategy will likely force employees to look at everything through an AI lens. Right now, it seems like AI is seen as the solution, whatever the problem is.  But just because it’s getting all the attention today doesn’t mean that will continue. There will be other technologies that are coming downstream, and focusing too much on AI will crowd out other solutions to other problems a company might have. -Wall Street Journal

12 Articles about AI & Audio

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16 Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Mon, March 24 - Reporting on university DEI changes

What: As universities respond to state laws and federal mandates to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, student journalists share their tips for covering the changes, including using open records to uncover the effects on campus. Three students will talk about covering DEI changes on their own campuses and a SPLC rep will walk through his suggestions for using public records to report on these issues.

Who: McKinnon Rice from the North Texas Daily; Nora Igelnik and Reilly Ackermann from Ohio State's The Lantern; and Ismael Belkoura, a graduate student at Northwestern University and SPLC extern.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Student Press Law Center

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Mon, March 24 - Writing Compelling Fact-Based Stories

What: Some of the techniques journalists and nonfiction writers can use to make their work more cinematic and, in the process, more engaging to their readers.  

Who: Award-winning nonfiction author Lee Gutkind, the founding editor of Creative Nonfiction Magazine, who has written more than 30 books that have made an impact on the craft of journalism. He has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Good Morning America, and NPR's All Things Considered.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, DC Chapter

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Mon, March 24 - From Inbox to Impact: Perfecting Your Nonprofit Email Marketing Strategy

What: This presentation is designed for professionals involved in marketing, development, or donor engagement who want to maximize the impact of their email campaigns. This session dives into strategies to cut through the digital noise and drives meaningful action, whether it's donor stewardship, fundraising appeals, or event promotions. Attendees will learn proven methods to boost open rates, click-through rates, and donor response by leveraging data-driven insights and audience segmentation. The webinar also explores how to design segmented email lists and craft personalized messaging to better resonate with supporters. Additionally, participants will gain practical tips for setting up effective welcome series, drip campaigns, and event-based communications.  

Who: Beth Brown of Humanitru.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Tue, March 25 - Legal Considerations for Environmental Journalists

What: An exploration of the legal threats faced by environmental journalists, and provide practical advice and support.

Who: Sabah A., Media Defence Lawyer; Barış Altıntaş, Journalist & Co-Director, Media and Law Studies;  Association; Maciek Piasecki – Freelance Environmental Journalist.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Media Defence and Journalismfund Europe

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Tue, March 25 - 10 Essential Adobe Photoshop Tips for eLearning Workflows 

What: This session is packed with practical tips to help you make the most of Photoshop in your eLearning projects.

Who: Pooja Jaisingh, Associate Vice President, Digital Learning and Product Enablement, Icertis.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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Tue, March 25 - Public Health Journalism: Covering public health policy in the current political landscape

What: Advice to adapt to this shifting environment while discovering innovative ways to tell critical public health stories.

Who: Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent at KFF Health News

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Common Health Coalition and The National Press Club Journalism Institute

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Tue, March 25 - Empowering Research Through Responsible AI on ScienceDirect

What: Join this webinar to learn about Generative AI (GenAI) developments on ScienceDirect and meet the team enabling researchers to explore, compare, and uncover trusted evidence from deep within peer-reviewed literature. This webinar is ideal for library staff and anyone interested in the application of GenAI in full text search and discovery. The ScienceDirect ambition is to make knowledge discovery more efficient and rewarding for researchers, faculty, and librarians.

Who: Judson Dunham Senior Director, Product Management Elsevier; Emily Singley Vice President, North American Library Relations Elsevier.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Elsevier

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Tue, March 25 - Webinar: Newsletter Strategies That Drive Engagement and Grow Your Subscriber Base

What: We’ll dive into proven strategies to create newsletters that not only captivate readers but also grow your subscriber base. Learn how to craft compelling subject lines, optimize content for your audience’s needs, and use personalization to boost open rates and click-throughs. We’ll also explore how to leverage segmentation, automation, and analytics to refine your strategy and keep your readers coming back for more.

Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Local Media Association

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Tue, March 25 - How Colleges Are Responding to AI

What: AI Strategies and real-world implementation models as panelists share the goals they set for themselves, the reasoning behind those goals, and the concrete steps they’ve taken to bring them to life. From policy development and curricular reform to faculty development and classroom innovation, this discussion will provide a roadmap of practical approaches that institutions can use to navigate AI’s evolving role in education. Whether you're an administrator, faculty member, instructional designer, or student success professional, you’ll gain actionable insights to help your institution plan for success with AI.

Who: Nicole Bosca, Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Excellence New Jersey Institute of Technology; Anoshua Chaudhuri, Senior Director of the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning San Francisco State University; Beck Krefting Director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning Skidmore College; Desiah Melby, Communication Instructor Mid-State Technical College; Theresa Merrick Senior Instructor of English and Assistant Director of the Writing Center Kansas State University; Shelli Wynants Director of Online Education and Training California State University, Fullerton; C. Edward Watson Vice President for Digital Innovation AAC&U.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities)

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Wed, March 26 - AI and the Future of News 2025 

What: This day-long event will have sessions on topics like Power, profit and plurality in the age of generative AI; Are journalists telling the most relevant AI stories to their audiences? How three prominent newsrooms are using AI; How will AI reshape society?

Who: Presentations and panel discussions with experts from the University of Oxford and journalists from around the world.

When: 6 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Reuters Institute

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Wed, March 26 - Writing and Writing Instruction in the Era of AI 

What: This session will examine the core issues around writing in college today and discuss strategies that promote academic integrity, maintain engagement, and encourage learning. Those attending this session will leave with practical solutions for addressing the core issues around college writing today and clarity regarding future trends in writing instruction as AI continues to advance.

Who: Laura Dumin, Professor of English and Technical Writing University of Central Oklahoma; Kyle Jensen, Professor of English and Director of Writing Programs Arizona State University; Sarah Johnson, Academic Integrity Officer, Chair of First-Year Composition, and Writing Center Director Madison Area Technical College; Bethany Miller, Associate Provost and Chief Data Officer Macalester College;  Anna Mills English Instructor College of Marin; C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation AAC&U.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities)

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Wed, March 26 - GenAI in Action: Demo and Real-World Case Studies Transforming Medical Writing in Global Pharma

What: An off-the-shelf generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) powered medical and regulatory authoring platform, proven in global pharmaceutical deployments. This webinar will showcase real-world case studies via the AuroraPrime platform—a trusted Word add-in already implemented by 10 global pharmaceutical companies and several leading contract research organizations (CRO).  

Who: Sharon Chen, Founder and CEO, AlphaLife Sciences; Karen Devcich, ice President, Medical Writing, Quality & Editing and Clinical Trial Transparency, ICON plc; Cieayrra Boozer, Product Solution Specialist, AlphaLife Sciences.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Medical Writers Association

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Thu, March 27 - AI for journalists  

What: How AI can work as your research partner, helping to brainstorm ideas, mine data, uncover angles and streamline workflows.

Who: Harriet Meyer, an experienced financial journalist.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: £5 members (membership is £10 for students)

Sponsor: Women in Journalism

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Thu, March 27 - Navigating the AI Revolution 

What: In late 2024, AAC&U and Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center surveyed senior college and university leaders to discern how they believe AI is affecting higher education and what they think will emerge in the future. This session will begin with a brief overview of key findings from the recently published report on the survey, followed by a conversation among leaders in higher education who will reflect on the findings and offer their perspectives on what lies ahead.

Who: Connie Book President Elon University; Mike Flores, Chancellor Alamo Colleges District  Lynn Pasquerella President AAC&U; Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center Elon University; Yves Salomon-Fernandez Yves Salomon-Fernández, President Urban College of Boston C.; Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation AAC&U.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities)

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Thu, March 27 - Prototyping AI concepts to reality with AI-in-a-Box  Presented by

What: Stay current with the latest webinars on AI. To continue your learning, browse more than 100,000 webinars, videos and virtual events covering hundreds of focused tech and business topics available on TechTarget's BrightTALK.com platform.

Who: Prosenjit Biswas  Lead Ecosystem Solution Architect, APAC, Red Hat; Jacky Lee  Director, AI Innovation Hub (APJ), Dell Technologie.

When: 11 am, Singapore Time

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Red Hat and Dell Technologies 

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Thu, March 27 – Introduction to Reporting on AI

What: Designed for reporters interested in starting but with minimal or no knowledge of AI. We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnaround stories to more ambitious investigations, and dig deeper into a few examples.

Who: Mago Torres, The Examination's data editor

When: 12 pm, Pacific

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center and the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism

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Who creates better memes—humans or AI?

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Researchers in the EU found:

  • When humans got help from an AI, there were more ideas produced with less work, but the quality wasn’t better.  

  • AI memes did better than human-only collaborative creations though the top-performing memes were human-created

The researchers concluded: “These findings highlight the complexities of human-AI collaboration in creative tasks. While AI can boost productivity and create content that appeals to a broad audience, human creativity remains crucial for content that connects on a deeper level.” 

Read more about the research

Why Most Companies Shouldn’t Have an AI Strategy

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Studies show that most organizations are immature when it comes to AI. By that, I mean that throughout the ranks—from the top executives through the rank and file—there is little knowledge of, and experience with, AI and its capabilities, and a reluctance to embrace data-assisted decision-making. All of this will mean any AI strategy will be misguided and inexecutable.  If you are the leadership team and you aren’t familiar with AI, how are you going to build a strategy for AI? You can’t. -Wall Street Journal

13 Articles about AI & Religion

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Lax AI Security in Schools

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The implementation of AI surveillance tools has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent investigation revealed that reporters from The Seattle Times and Associated Press inadvertently accessed nearly 3,500 sensitive student documents due to inadequate security measures surrounding the district's surveillance technology. These documents included personal writings about depression, bullying, and even LGBTQ+ struggles — information that should have remained confidential. -Read more at Mic

AI Definitions: Convolutional neural networks

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Convolutional neural networks (CNNs or ConvNet) – These deep learning artificial neural networks, often used in computer vision for object recognition, are trained on thousands of images—and even then, they often fail when they encounter the same objects under new lighting conditions or from a different angle. CNNs were first introduced in 1989 by NYU professor Yann LeCun and have been used with autonomous vehicles and security camera systems.

More AI definitions here.

14 Articles about AI & Data Privacy

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25 Recent Articles about AI & Teaching

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Using AI to foster self-directed learning – Times Higher Ed

More Teachers Say They’re Using AI in Their Lessons. Here’s How – Ed Week

I Used to Teach Students. Now I Catch ChatGPT Cheats – The Walrus  

There’s a Good Chance Your Kid Uses AI to Cheat – Wall Street Journal

In the age of AI, colleges need to rethink how students learn – Washington Post 

AI detectors are poor western blot classifiers: a study of accuracy and predictive values – PeerJ  

AI: Cheating Matters, but Redrawing Assessment ‘Matters Most’ – Inside Higher Ed

Stanford AI Teaching Guides – Stanford  

Here’s How Teachers Are Using AI to Save Time – Ed Week  

Cal State students are getting access to OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu — a version customized for educational institutions 

Integrate AI as a peer reviewer in writing classrooms - KJZZ

An association representing private school owners in Nigeria, has launched a digital learning platform designed to help students prepare for important national exams – Punching

How AI is reshaping teachers’ jobs – Ed Week  

Arizona’s getting an online charter school taught entirely by AI – Tech Crunch  

OpenAI Unveils New A.I. That Can ‘Reason’ Through Math and Science Problems – New York Times 

Arizona charter school to be taught by AI, not teachers - LinkedIn

ChatGPT outperforms undergrads in intro-level courses, falls short later – Arstechnica 

How to identify AI-generated text: 7 ways to tell if content was made by a bot – Mashable  

OpenAI releases a teacher’s guide to ChatGPT, but some educators are skeptical – Tech Crunch 

Cheating Has Become Normal – Chronicle of Higher Ed 

Employers Say Students Need AI Skills. What If Students Don’t Want Them? – Inside Higher Ed  

AI-powered tutor, teaching assistant tested as a way to help educators and students – CBS

The Course Is About Literature. Its Textbook Was Generated by AI. – Chronicle of Higher Ed 

California college professors have mixed views on AI in the classroom – Ed Source  

Instead of policing student use of AI, California teachers need to reinvent homework – Cal Matters

AI-detection software isn’t the solution to classroom cheating — assessment has to shift – The Conversation