Future Focus | Can Machines Be More Empathetic Than Humans? | Week of Februray 17

This week, we tackle a question everyone is asking - can AI be more empathetic than humans? From studies showing people preferring AI-generated therapy responses to the latest advancements in AI’s reasoning and research capabilities, we explore what this means for education, work, and society.We also discuss: The latest AI model updates, including GPT-4.5 and Perplexity’s Deep Research How AI is helping students learn and debate more effectively The growing role of AI as a teammate rather than just a tool The widening gap in AI adoption between high-income and low-income workers Why mindset shifts are more important than ever for navigating AI’s impactPlus, we introduce our new free course on shifting from AI as "cheating" to AI as "collaboration," featuring practical strategies for teachers and school leaders.Link to Download Free CourseLinks to Articles