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New ChatGPT eyed for better learning at universities

Haya Ajjan eagerly sat in front of her computer on Monday, joking she was on the edge of her seat, watching OpenAI announce its newest iteration of ChatGPT.

“I thought, right away, this is going to change personalized learning,” said Ajjan, associate dean at Elon University’s Love School of Business in North Carolina.

ChatGPT’s newest version, GPT-4o (the “o” standing for “omni,” meaning “all”), has a more realistic voice and quicker verbal response time, both aiming to sound more human. The version, which should be available to free ChatGPT users in coming weeks—a change also hailed by educators—allows people to

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IIT Delhi concludes first batch of entrepreneurship course, Venture Studio | Education News

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (eDC) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi conducted the first season of Venture Studio, an entrepreneurship course to support IIT Delhi students in their journey to build successful startups from scratch. This has been held in collaboration with several alumni of IIT Delhi.

Drawing from a pool of over 350 registrations, 40 students from diverse academic backgrounds were selected to participate in the first season. “These students were handpicked for their passion, creativity, and drive to make a difference in the entrepreneurial landscape,” the official release stated.

The curriculum of Venture Studio Season-I was

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Gulf News Edufair 2024: Embracing lifelong learning for career success

Taher Kapasi emphasized the shifting mindset towards lifelong learning among today’s students. “Today’s students are much more aware and conscious of lifelong learning, which is about adapting and building the right skill set. While many parents still emphasize getting high grades, the availability of information has shifted the focus towards lifelong learning. It’s increasingly becoming embedded in the minds of the next generation.”

Reflecting on the evolution of education, Mustufa Ali shared his insights from both his student and trainer experiences. “From my experience as a student and now as a trainer, universities have significantly changed their approach to lifelong