Campus Technology Insider

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly brings you the latest in education technology. Discover OpenAI's new study mode for ChatGPT, designed for step-by-step concept mastery, and Google's enhanced AI Mode in Search, offering new learning features and real-time interactions. Additionally, learn about the expanded partnership between OpenAI and Oracle to boost AI infrastructure with 4.5 gigawatts of new data center capacity. Visit campustechnology.com for more in-depth coverage. 00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast 00:14 OpenAI's New Study Mode for ChatGPT 00:57 Google Enhances AI Mode in Search 01:35 OpenAI and Oracle Expand AI Infrastructure 02:09 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: * New ChatGPT Study Mode Guides Students Through Questions [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/30/new-chatgpt-study-mode-guides-students-through-questions.aspx?admgarea=news] * Google Intros Learning-Themed AI Mode Features for Search [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/30/google-intros-learning-themed-ai-mode-features-for-search.aspx?admgarea=news] * OpenAI, Oracle Expand AI Infrastructure Partnership [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/28/openai-oracle-expand-ai-infrastructure-partnership.aspx?admgarea=news] Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Rhea Kelly is joined by Stephanie Reeves from WGU Labs to discuss a comprehensive survey on Western Governors University students' views on AI. They explore students' engagement with AI tools, equity gaps, comfort with AI applications, and the importance of transparency. Key findings include a gender gap in AI confidence, differing comfort levels with AI uses, and the rapid adoption of AI technologies. The episode concludes with practical recommendations for institutions to better integrate AI in support of student learning experiences. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:33 Survey Overview and Goals 02:48 Key Findings: Gender Gap in AI Confidence 05:21 Student Comfort Levels with AI Applications 09:39 AI Chatbots and Student Support 12:33 Importance of Transparency in AI 14:14 Surprising Findings and Rapid AI Adoption 16:34 Future Surveys and Recommendations 20:48 Conclusion and Podcast Outro Resource links: * Students are AI Optimists, but Women are at Risk of Being Left Behind [https://www.wgulabs.org/posts/students-are-ai-optimists-but-women-are-at-risk-of-being-left-behind] Music: Mixkit Duration: 21 minutes Transcript (coming soon)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the U.S. Department of Education's new guidance on using federal grant funds for AI-based learning tools, BforeAI's findings on a phishing campaign targeting ED’s G5 portal, and a new AI literacy program for underserved youth by Operation HOPE and Georgia State University. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:16 AI in Education: New Federal Guidance 01:01 Cybersecurity Alert: Phishing Campaign Targeting Education Sector 01:30 AI Literacy Initiative for Underserved Youth 02:06 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: * ED Issues Guidance on the Use of Federal Grant Funds to Support Learner Outcomes with AI [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/23/ed-issues-guidance-on-the-use-of-federal-grant-funds-to-support-learner-outcomes-with-ai.aspx?admgarea=news] * Phishing Campaign Targets ED Grant Portal [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/23/phishing-campaign-targets-ed-grant-portal.aspx?admgarea=news] * Georgia State U and Operation HOPE Program Fosters AI Literacy in Underserved Youth [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/22/georgia-state-u-and-operation-hope-program-fosters-ai-literacy-in-underserved-youth.aspx?admgarea=news] Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses key updates in higher education technology, including OpenStax's partnership with Microsoft to integrate open educational resources into Microsoft Learning Zone, InsideTrack joining the Salesforce Accelerator program to enhance AI tools for nonprofits, and Thesis Elements' new student life module designed to streamline housing, meal plans, and other services. Tune in for detailed insights on these advancements aimed at improving educational experiences globally. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 OpenStax and Microsoft Partnership 00:53 InsideTrack Joins Salesforce Accelerator 01:25 Thesis Elements Launches New Student Life Module 01:57 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: * Collaboration Brings OpenStax Course Materials to Microsoft Learning Zone [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/17/collaboration-brings-openstax-course-materials-to-microsoft-learning-zone.aspx?admgarea=news] * Nonprofit to Pilot Agentic AI Tool for Student Success Work [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/16/nonprofit-to-pilot-agentic-ai-tool-for-student-success-work.aspx?admgarea=news] * New Thesis Elements Student Life Module Integrates Housing, Meal Plans, and Student Services [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/16/new-thesis-elements-student-life-module-integrates-housing-meal-plans-and-student-services.aspx?admgarea=news] Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights recent developments in higher education technology, including Backslash Security's discovery of vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol, a U.S. District Court's ruling on Anthropic's use of copyrighted books, and Google DeepMind's launch of the lightweight AI model, Gemma 3n. Learn about the Neighbor Jack flaw, the OS injection vulnerability, and how these situations impact AI and security. Additionally, stay updated on Anthropic's legal challenges and the features of Google’s latest AI innovation designed for mobile and edge devices. 00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast 00:16 Security Vulnerabilities in Model Context Protocol 00:54 Anthropic's Copyright Ruling and Legal Challenges 01:26 Google DeepMind's Gemma 3n AI Model Launch 02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: * Report: Agentic AI Protocol Is Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/08/report-agentic-ai-protocol-is-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks.aspx?admgarea=news] * Federal Court Rules AI Training with Copyrighted Books Fair Use [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/02/federal-court-rules-ai-training-with-copyrighted-books-fair-use.aspx?admgarea=news] * Google Launches Lightweight Gemma 3n, Expanding Edge AI Efforts [https://campustechnology.com/articles/2025/07/07/google-launches-lightweight-gemma-3n-expanding-edge-ai-efforts.aspx?admgarea=news] Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.