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AI News (for TTC Faculty/Staff)

10/17/2025
profile-icon Jessica Cerny, MLS, MBA

 

(from Microsoft.com)

 

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10/17/2025
profile-icon Jessica Cerny, MLS, MBA

(image generated using Gemini.ai)

 

(Two NPR Articles)

“More college students are using AI chatbots to help them with their studies. But data recently released by an AI company shows they're aren't the only ones using the technology.”

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More college students are using AI for class. Their professors aren't far behind

 

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"When Georgia State University professor G. Sue Kasun taught a new course this summer, she used generative artificial intelligence to help her brainstorm.

Kasun, a professor of language, culture and education, teaches current and future language educators. And she used Gemini — Google's generative AI chatbot — to come up with ideas for readings and activities for a course on integrating identity and culture in language education."

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Research, curriculum and grading: new data sheds light on how professors are using AI

 

10/02/2025
profile-icon Jessica Cerny, MLS, MBA

[Article from Tom's Guide]

"Nano Banana, also known as Gemini 2.5 Flash, is making waves with viral trends. But it’s useful for so much more than turning kids’ art into lifelike creatures or putting yourself on the cover of your favorite magazine. Obviously, I’m obsessed and have been testing it ever since it launched.

As someone who is terrible at Photoshop, I’ve been using this multimodal AI from Google’s DeepMind to enhance new and old photos alike. I've found it surprisingly useful, and I've learned a few tricks to help it work for you."

 

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https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/ai-image-video/nano-banana-isnt-just-for-viral-trends-heres-how-i-use-it-to-fix-and-everyday-photos