Microsoft Announces ‘Computer Use’ Automation in Copilot Studio Microsoft has introduced a new AI-powered feature called “Computer Use” for its Copilot Studio platform that allows agents to directly interact with websites and desktop applications using simulated mouse clicks, menu selections, …

Google Report: Infrastructure Is the Missing Piece in Gen AI Strategy While generative AI has become central to digital transformation strategies, a new Google Cloud report reveals most organizations aren’t yet equipped to support it at scale. The report suggests …

University of Illinois System Sets Sights on Community College Transfers with One Million Degrees Partnership In a multiyear pilot program, the University of Illinois System is working with nonprofit One Million Degrees to bridge the community college transfer gap and …

Registration Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education: Thriving in the Age of AI Tech Tactics in Education has officially opened registration for its May 7 virtual conference on “Thriving in the Age of AI.” The annual event, brought to …

Google Announces Upgrade to Flagship Gemini AI Platform, Enhancing Multimodal Capabilities Google has launched Gemini 2.0, designed to empower enterprise users and developers with advanced multimodal capabilities and enhanced performance. The update aims to solidify Google’s position as a leader …

Educause HECVAT Vendor Assessment Tool Gets an Upgrade Educause has announced HECVAT 4, the latest update to its Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit. HECVAT is a community-driven tool designed to help institutions evaluate solution providers against an institution’s policies …

New OpenAI ‘Deep Research’ Agent Turns ChatGPT into a Research Analyst By John K. Waters 02/12/25 OpenAI has introduced a new “Deep Research” feature that enhances ChatGPT with the capabilities of a “research analyst” that automates time-consuming research …

Purdue Adopts D2L Brightspace to Augment Digital Learning, Accessibility Purdue University has implemented D2L Brightspace as a “one-stop centralized learning environment” for its on-campus, hybrid, and digital courses. The platform has enabled the institution to expand its course offerings, augment …

NSF Seeks Public Comment on Development of a National AI Action Plan The National Science Foundation has issued a request for public comment to help define priorities for a new Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. The plan, directed by Presidential Executive …

OpenAI to Unify AI Models with GPT-5 Launch By John K. Waters 02/18/25 OpenAI has scrapped plans to release its o3 model, opting instead for a “simplified” product lineup centered on its upcoming GPT-5 product. The decision, revealed …