Edtech Situation Room By @techsavvyteach & @wfryer

Welcome to episode 288 (“Beware IoT Firmware”) of the EdTech Situation Room from April 5, 2023, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week Jason Neiffer (@techsavvyteach) and Wesley Fryer (@wfryer@mastodon.cloud) discussed the potential of AI and chatbots to deliver on the promise of intelligent personal assistants, and the importance of cybersecurity when purchasing Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The conversation addressed the recent TikTok ban in Montana and the importance of protecting privacy and consumer rights, with careful regulation and legislation being necessary. The hosts also discussed media literacy, social media platforms adopting paid subscriptions, and the need to regulate the use of AI to protect privacy. The potential dangers of using AI in research and education and the concerns surrounding the development of artificial general intelligence were also highlighted. Jason and Wes discussed the increasing prevalence of AI and encouraged educators to embrace it in the classro