From: Ann Shumelda Okerson <[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 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/