Shorts: Campus Technology News of the Week (2/28/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly presents the latest stories in education technology. Highlights include Penn State's collaboration with IBM to launch MyResource, an AI virtual assistant for student services, and Microsoft's unveiling of its first quantum chip, the Majorana 1. Additionally, a Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research study explores the impact of generative AI on critical thinking. Tune in for more details on how these advancements are shaping the future of education and technology. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:17 Penn State's AI Virtual Assistant Initiative 01:00 Microsoft's Breakthrough Quantum Chip 01:28 Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking 02:04 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: Penn State Building AI Student Concierge to Foster Student Success Microsoft Introduces Its First Quantum Computing Chip Study: Generative AI Could Inhibit Critical Thinking Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.