AI, Taste, and the Accessibility Revolution: Why Your "Slop Detector" Matters More Than Ever

Welcome to another mind-expanding episode of Adjunct Intelligence! This week, hosts Dale and Nick dive deep into two game-changing AI developments that every educator needs to understand. First, we explore why "taste" - your ability to distinguish quality from algorithmic average - has become your most valuable skill in an AI-saturated world. Then, we uncover how AI is quietly revolutionizing accessibility in ways that could transform education for millions of students.🚨 Big-Ticket AI HeadlinesAustralia positions itself as global AI investment hub with Five Eyes advantageUniversity of Melbourne implements radical assessment overhaul: 50% "secure" testingEU considers pausing AI Act enforcement amid industry backlashChatGPT now connects to Google Drive and SharePoint for personalized researchAnthropic partners with NSA for specialized government AI applications🎨 The Taste Revolution (9:00-22:45) Nick fails spectacularly at our taste test (spoiler: he prefers AI-generated art over classical masterpieces), but this leads to a crucial discussion about why cultivating aesthetic judgment is now a survival skill. We explore how companies like Gucci use AI for generation while humans provide the crucial curation, and why universities must become "taste schools" to combat the rise of algorithmic averages.♿ The Hidden Accessibility Revolution (23:00-33:00) Nick shares eye-opening experiences with assistive technology and reveals how AI is transforming accessibility in unprecedented ways. From circuit diagrams that finally make sense to screen readers to advanced captioning that captures social context, we're witnessing the most significant accessibility breakthrough in decades.📚 Further Reading & ResourcesGoogle AI Studio Screen Sharing FeatureErnst & Young Gen Z neurodivergence studyUni Melbourne new assessment regimeThe Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum - True art🎧 Keep the Conversation Going Subscribe to Adjunct Intelligence on your favorite platform, leave us a review, and join the discussion about AI's role in education. We're on YouTube too if you want to see our faces!

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Adjunct Intelligence: Ai and the future of Higher EducationStay ahead of the AI revolution transforming education with hosts Dale, tech enthusiast and AI Nerd, and Nick McIntosh, Learning Futurist.This weekly espresso shot delivers essential AI insights for educators, administrators, and learning professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education.Each episode brings you a concise rundown of breaking AI developments impacting education, followed by deep dives into cutting-edge research, emerging tools, and practical applications that Dale and Nick are implementing in their own work. From classroom innovations to institutional strategy, discover how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and educational operations.Whether you're working in the classroom, on the the classroom a university lecturer, TAFE teacher, or simply passionate about the future of learning, "Adjunct Intelligence" equips you with the knowledge to transform disruption into opportunity. Business casual, occasionally humorous, but always informative.