Week in Edtech 3/27/2024: OpenAI Pitching Sora to Hollywood, Spotify in EdTech, LAUSD's AI Chatbot "Ed", Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools and More! Plus Special Guest, Betsy Corcoran of Lede Labs

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In this episode, Alex and Michelle discuss:

1. AI

• OpenAI is pitching Sora to Hollywood
  • on a Hollywood charm offensive before launching its Sora video generator
• AI May Be Coming for Standardized Testing
• Teachers Desperately Need AI Training. How Many Are Getting It? 

2. BigTech

• Spotify Throws Its Hat in the Edtech Ring

3. K-12

• K-12 Hybrid Schooling Is in High Demand
• Steve Daly from Instructure on “Learning Deserts”
• LAUSD bets big on AI chatbot “Ed"

4. Edtech

• GoStudent, now profitable
• McGraw Hill Introduces ALEKS Adventure

5. Higher Ed

• Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools

6. M&A & Funding

• Packback Raises Funding From PSG Equity
• GG4L Secures $18M In Capital Funding
• Cornerstone Acquires Talespin
• Smartschool raises $1.5M for AI test prep

Special Guest:

• Betsy