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Best File Formats for Seamless Sharing on Google Drive & Windows

  Choosing the right file format ensures hassle-free sharing and accessibility across Google Drive, Windows, ChromeOS, and mobile devices. This guide explains the best formats for documents, videos, audio, software, and PDFs, along with why ZIP is better than RAR for compression. Learn how to store, convert, and share files effortlessly without relying on third-party apps. For seamless file sharing within the Google ecosystem and native opening on Windows , ChromeOS , and mobile devices , here’s what you should use for each type of file: Best Format for Each File Type File Type Best Format for Google Drive Sharing & Easy Opening Reason Documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Text) Google Docs, Sheets, Slides , or PDF Opens natively in Google Drive , Chrome , Windows (Edge) , and Mobile Apps PDF PDF (.pdf) Supported natively by Google Drive , Chrome , Windows , and mobile browsers Audio (MP3, WAV, etc.) MP3 (.mp3) or AAC (.m4a) Plays directly in Google Drive , Chrome , Window...

California State University Launches Systemwide ChatGPT Edu Deployment

By  Rhea Kelly 02/05/25 In the largest deployment of ChatGPT to date,  California State University  is rolling out  ChatGPT Edu , OpenAI's generative AI product designed for education institutions, to more than 460,000 students and 63,000-plus staff and faculty across the system's 23 campuses. While other universities have similarly embraced ChatGPT in an enterprise-wide manner (most notably,  Arizona State University  in its groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI last year), CSU is the first university in the United States to take the deployment systemwide and marks the largest implementation of ChatGPT by any single organization or company anywhere in the world, OpenAI said in a news announcement. The move is part of a larger public-private initiative to become an "AI-powered university system" in partnership with a number of tech companies, including OpenAI, Adobe, Google, AWS, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Instructure, LinkedIn, and others. ChatGPT Edu...

AI's impact on education: benefits & challenges ahead

  Anew report by S&P Global Ratings has explored the transformative impact artificial intelligence (AI) may have on the education sector, noting both potential benefits and challenges. The study suggests that AI could significantly change the educational landscape by impacting skill development, teaching methodologies, and student learning processes. Miriam Fernandez, AI Director at S&P Global Ratings, emphasized the necessity for governments, policymakers, and educational institutions to invest and adapt to these emerging paradigms. "Governments, policymakers, and institutions will need to invest and adapt to new paradigms to secure the potential benefits offered by AI's integration into education," stated Fernandez. She noted that these benefits could include enhanced educational methods and outcomes, improved accessibility, and reduced costs. However, Fernandez also acknowledged that constraints such as cultural resistance, funding shortages, and regulatory fra...

Academic Integrity in the Era of AI

  The higher education sector continues to grapple with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (genAI), with much of the concern focused on ethical issues   around student misconduct . GenAI models such as ChatGPT offer students untraceable and economic means of churning out answers and term papers on any given subject. For many instructors, this means  traditional forms of course evaluation are now ineffective . The question that faculty and administration across the sector are asking is: how can we effectively assess and evaluate student competence on a given subject? An equally significant question that needs to be asked — but remains relatively absent in current discussion — is the following: what existing conditions in higher education are shaping the scale and nature of the impact of genAI on learning? As I argue in a  recent article in the Journal of Interactive Technology and Pedagogy , widespread use of genAI  among students needs to be unders...

Future-Proofing Your Career: Upskilling in AI and ML for Millennials and Gen Z

  Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping the global workforce, especially in competitive cities like Austin, TX, where the tech industry thrives. Millennials and Gen Z, known for their adaptability and digital fluency, are uniquely positioned to take advantage of this shift. However, seizing these opportunities requires intentional upskilling to stay ahead of automation trends and industry demands. This article explores how younger generations can sharpen their competitive edge and future-proof their careers through targeted learning and practical strategies.  Why Upskilling in AI and ML Is Essential  AI and ML technologies are no longer exclusive to Silicon Valley labs—they're driving change in fields as varied as healthcare, finance, and entertainment. According to PwC's 2024 Global AI Jobs Barometer, the number of  job postings requiring AI specialist skills has increased sevenfold  from 2012 to 2023, indicating a significant ris...