Recently Introduced AI Resources Every Educator Must Be Aware Of:
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), the summer of 2025 has seen a significant shift as Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic's Claude have all introduced education modes for their flagship AI chatbots.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, launched its Agent Mode a few weeks before August. This feature empowers ChatGPT to perform a variety of tasks, such as booking hotel reservations, answering emails, conducting research, and completing spreadsheets based on that research. The Agent Mode also enables ChatGPT to create a virtual browser, allowing it to surf the internet.
Google, on the other hand, unveiled its Guided Learning, which uses Google's LearnLM models built specifically for teaching. According to users, Google's Guided Learning is more impressive, offering a more engaging and interactive learning experience.
The competition among these tech giants to release new-and-improved models with updated capabilities and education-specific settings designed for tutoring has been intense. The arrival of Agent Mode for ChatGPT, in particular, has the potential to alter teacher and research workflows significantly.
However, the rapid growth in the AI field has made it challenging for educators and AI writers to keep up with the latest developments. There is a risk that students could use these new capabilities to violate academic policies. For instance, there are concerns about ChatGPT's Study Mode being used to complete assignments or answer exam questions.
Despite these concerns, no wild new capabilities of GPT-5 have been reported that would make it easier for students to cheat. Similarly, Google's video generator, VEO 3, while a significant improvement in public-facing AI video creation technology, has potential educational applications such as designing engaging lessons that prompt various historical events and evaluate their accuracy.
One potential obstacle to the immediate impact of these new AI tools in education could be the steep subscription fee of VEO 3. However, its ability to create realistic-looking videos could make deep fakes in the school setting more difficult to spot.
In conclusion, the summer of 2025 has marked a new era in AI education, with companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic introducing innovative features to their chatbots. While there are concerns about the potential misuse of these tools, they also offer exciting possibilities for interactive and engaging learning experiences. As always, it's crucial for educators to stay informed and adapt to these new developments to ensure a fair and effective learning environment for students.
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