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Ethan McGowan

Deepfake image rights alone cannot stop fast, zero-cost copying of abusive content We need layered protection that combines law, platform duties, and strong school-level responses Education systems must train students and staff, act quickly on reports, and treat synthetic abuse as a shared responsibility

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Keith Lee

AI data colonialism exploits hidden Global South data workers Education can resist by demanding fair, learning-centered AI work Institutions must expose this labor and push for just AI Currently, between 154 million and

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Ethan McGowan

Treat compute and clean power as strategic infrastructure for national security. Crowd in private capital with compute purchase agreements, capacity credits, and loan guarantees Tie support to open access, safety standards, and allied coordination as China accelerates

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Ethan McGowan

AI readiness in financial supervision decides who adopts fast and who falls behind In 2024, only 19% used generative tools, with advanced economies far ahea Fund data and governance, scale proven pilots, and measure real outcomes

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Catherine McGuire

Spatial intelligence in education measurably boosts maths and STEM outcomes Use world models, but prioritize curriculum, tasks, and teacher practice Fund weekly spatial lessons and assess visual reasoning to scale

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Catherine McGuire

AI grief companions—digital twins—can ethically support mourning when clearly labeled and consent-based Recent evidence shows chatbots modestly reduce distress and can augment scarce grief care Regulate with strong disclosure, consent, and safety standards instead of bans

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Ethan McGowan

AI capital cheapens routine thinking and shifts work toward physical, contact-rich tasks Gains are strong on simple tasks but stall without investment in real-world capacity Schools should buy AI smartly, redesign assessments, and fund high-touch learning

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Catherine McGuire

Optimization isn’t segregation Impose variance thresholds and independent audits Require delivery reports and fairness controls The key statistic in the public debate isn't about clicks or conversions.

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David O'Neill

Older adults are missing out on generative AI Used well, it can boost independence and wellbeing Policy must make these tools senior-friendly In 2000, only 14% of Americans aged 65 and older were online.

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Ethan McGowan

Digital bank runs can drain banks in hours, outpacing current LAC rules. Raise LAC for mid-sized, high-digital banks using uninsured-deposit and network metrics AI-amplified rumors heighten correlation, so stress tests and resolution must run on 24-hour clocks

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David O'Neill

AI chatbots in education are mediators now, not replacements Set guardrails: upstream uses, training, human escalation, and source transparency Prepare for embodied systems next while protecting attention, care, and truth

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Catherine McGuire

AI spending is soaring, but unit economics remain weak for education Rising data-center capex and power costs will push up subscription and utility bills Schools should buy outcomes, not hype—tie payments to verified learning gains

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Ethan McGowan

Mind captioning maps visual brain patterns to text, but it’s pattern recognition—not mind reading In schools, keep it assistive only, with calibration, human-in-the-loop checks, and clear error budgets Adopt strict governance first: informed consent, mental-privacy protections, and audited model cards

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David O'Neill

Internal AI now performs junior work, collapsing the old apprenticeship Education must build AI finance talent—aim, audit, and explain models Policy should fund governance sandboxes to grow trusted hybrid roles The most meaningf

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Ethan McGowan

AI data centers are pushing grid costs onto households and schools Create a separate rate class with minimum bills, upfront upgrade payments, and full transparency Require self-supply or co-located power for very large campuses, with local community benefits

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David O'Neill

AI now touches most jobs—about 60% in advanced economies Hire for verified skills that complement AI, using portfolios, micro-credentials, and apprenticeships Redesign schooling around agentic AI to widen mobility and prevent exclusion

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Catherine McGuire

AI agents in education boost learning while cutting time Build home-first workflows for practice, planning, and records Scale with evidence and guardrails to protect equity and trust One data point should change our think

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Catherine McGuire

Korea excels at teen “creative thinking,” but adults lag in adaptive problem solving Generative AI automates routine tasks, so value shifts to AI cognitive extensions—framing, modeling, and auditing Reform exams, classroom routines, and admissions to reward those extensions, or the test-prep edge will fade

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David O'Neill

AI energy demand may surge—but isn’t guaranteed Nuclear later; near-term: renewables, storage, shifting Schools should plan for boom or bust with flexible procurement By 2030, global electricity generation for data c

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Ethan McGowan

AI adoption is concentrated on a few cloud and model providers, creating systemic fragility Correlated behavior and shared updates can amplify shocks across markets Regulators should stress-test correlation, mandate redundant rails, and map dependencies to safeguard AI financial stability

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