From: Ann Shumelda Okerson <[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 16:20:54 -0500

Keeping Up with the Educational Market for Generative AI Tools
Announcing Ithaka S+R’s Product Tracking Tool

Vendors are developing generative AI (GAI) tools designed for postsecondary
teaching, learning, and research contexts at breakneck speed. Established
companies, start-ups, and even a few not-for-profit organizations are
bringing new products to market almost every day, making it challenging for
students and faculty to understand which tools will best serve their needs.
Differentiating between tools and assessing their value is also a challenge
for university CIOs, IT departments, and others involved in decision-making
about which products will be supported and/or licensed for campus users.

As part of our Making AI Generative for Higher Education
<https://sr.ithaka.org/blog/making-ai-generative-for-higher-education-2>
project,
conducted in partnership with 19 colleges and universities, Ithaka S+R has
been closely tracking the GAI product landscape through a unique Product
Tracking Tool. The Product Tracker includes a basic description of GAI
tools marketed towards postsecondary faculty or student users, as well as
information about the pricing model, key features, and other relevant
details such as the large language model or datasets behind the tool or
background on the vendor. The Product Tracker is a living document, which
we update regularly as new products come to market or new information about
existing products becomes available.
More here:

https://sr.ithaka.org/blog/keeping-up-with-the-educational-market-for-generative-ai-tools/