DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

HARVARD's NEWEST TEACHER: AI BOT

Source: Stock & Harvard

This fall, one of the world's greatest universities, Harvard, will have an AI instructor on its teaching staff
In an unprecedented move in Ivy League history, an AI teacher called CS50 bot will be teaching the Introduction to Coding course
Harvard's Coding course staff is experimenting with GPT 3.5 and GPT 4 teachers in the classroom to determine how they may be able to improve the educational experience
Intro to Coding is one of the most popular courses at Harvard with more than 1,000 students enrolled per semester and the online version Harvard shares with MIT is especially popular
Harvard students pay $50,000 a year in tuition to be taught by some of the best academic experts in the world
Some educational experts are asking is AI good enough for that kind of tuition?
Harvard leadership believes the AI will provide human professors with more quality time to devote to their students while the AI Assistant evaluates the coding done by the students, which is very time consuming work
The Harvard coding course team hopes AI will provide students with software-based tools 24/7 to enhance their learning
Bottomline: this is a grand experiment in education and innovation and the outcomes will teach volumes to educators and students around the world to see how this works.

CLIMATE CHANGE, DRONES & THE 4th of JULY

Source: Stock Drone Lightshows

Across the US, Americans are preparing to celebrate Independence Day, The 4th of July, which usually includes spectacular fireworks displays
But this year, in a growing number of cities, American are declaring independence from environmentally unfriendly, fire-hazard fireworks, which have grown more dangerous with Climate Change conditions getting worse
Cities like Salt Lake, Boulder, Lake Tahoe, Lajoia and more are showcasing spectacular drone light displays that don't pollute the air, don't trigger fires, including wildfires, are reusable and are quiet without booms that can frighten dogs and babies
It's an innovative approach to a cherished tradition that dates back to 1776 at a time of rising temperatures, increasing wildfires, poor air quality and growing Climate Change concerns
The drone light shows can be spectacular and their pixels can simulate fireworks, project aerial animations and motion graphics - lighting up the skies with new innovation and no pollution.

ASKA A5 FLYING-DRIVING CAR GETS KEY FAA OKAY

Source: ASKA A5

California-based ASKA A5 flying-driving car has been awarded the FAA's Certificate of Authorization and Special Airworthiness Certification for meeting all FAA safety requirements
The eVTOL is successfully flight testing and driving and will continue to do so
Some key details on this very promising flying car:

Drive & fly eVTOL with short takeoff and landing capabilities
Size of an SUV & carries pilot & 3 passengers
Dual hybrid energy system - operates hybrid with batteries with range extender engine that charges batteries
Inflight flying powered by premium gas
6 independent motors for flight
Range: 250 miles
Top speed: 150 mph
Capable with existing infrastructure including parking, driving, charging, airports, heliports

Within the past few days, ALEF also received FAA special Airworthiness Certification for its flying-driving car -- both vehicles a sign of new innovative travel.

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