Click on “Improve the model for everyone” and set it to off.
ALTERNATIVELY:
You can go to this website, and click on the button in the upper right that says “Make a Privacy Request”
Note that Enterprise ChatGPT has privacy enabled by default.
“You can access the privacy portal for ChatGPT services by visiting OpenAI’s Privacy Policy page. This page provides information on how your data is handled, including collection, usage, and your rights regarding your information. If you’re looking for specific privacy settings or options to manage your data, they are generally outlined in the policy itself or via account settings within the OpenAI platform.”
Here you can also Request a copy of the data, delete your account and make a ChatGPT Personal Data Removal requests.
You should absolutely avail yourself of these settings if you are using this for work where you are loading up sensitive information. We work with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) data, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) data and research data here at the university and need to be careful.
Services for businesses, such as ChatGPT Team, ChatGPT Enterprise, and our API Platform
“By default, we do not train on any inputs or outputs from our products for business users, including ChatGPT Team, ChatGPT Enterprise, and the API. We offer API customers a way to opt-in to share data with us, such as by providing feedback in the Playground, which we then use to improve our models. Unless they explicitly opt-in, organizations are opted out of data-sharing by default.
I mean – who hasn’t been using AI for self help issues with quizzes already?? But let’s see what the OpenStax “extension” is like.
The first thing I notice when starting to type @OpenStax, is that there are a lot of other options popping up as soon as I type the “@”.
I decided to jump on the OpenStax extension with something on the difficult side and it returned a failed query, but then still made some good suggestions.
“@OpenStax what textbooks do you have for pharmacology?
I couldn’t find any specific pharmacology textbooks from OpenStax. However, they do offer a wide range of free, high-quality college textbooks on various subjects, including biology and chemistry, which are closely related to pharmacology. You may find relevant information in these textbooks that can help you understand pharmacological concepts.
1. Biology by OpenStax | XanEdu
Here are some OpenStax textbooks that might be helpful:
Biology 2e
1. 1.1 The Science of Biology – OpenStax
Chemistry 2e
Organic Chemistry 2e
Principles of Biology
You can find these textbooks and more on the OpenStax website: https://openstax.org/“
and then it made some lovely suggestions about how to more appropriately use the @OpenStax query:
“
While I wasn’t able to use @OpenStax to help with this, here are some of the textbooks that you can use to to get responses with links to relevant peer-reviewed textbook content:
Math
Algebra and Trigonometry “@OpenStax learn about exponents”
Precalculus “@OpenStax what’s a trigonometric function?”
Science
Biology “@OpenStax is cell membrane selectively permeable”
Chemistry “@OpenStax explain covalent and ionic bonds”
Physics “@OpenStax what’s newton’s law of gravitation”
Humanities
US History “@OpenStax what was the importance of canals in the US in the early nineteenth century”
World History “@OpenStax teach me about the Byzantines”
You can see all of the subjects available with @OpenStax by visiting this page.”
So I asked:
“@OpenStax what is the relevance of low bridges on the parkways of long island in relation to racial issues.”
And here is the response:
“
The low bridges on the parkways of Long Island have been a subject of controversy due to their alleged discriminatory design.It is believed that Robert Moses, the master planner behind the parkways, intentionally designed the bridges to be too low for buses to pass underneath.This, in turn, prevented people who relied on public transportation, many of whom were minorities and lower-income residents, from accessing the beaches and recreational areas accessible by the parkways.
1. LOW LIFE: Revisiting Robert Moses’s Exclusionary Design Scheme At Jones Beach
2. Repeal Robert Moses – Transportation Alternatives
This design choice is seen as a form of systemic racism that aimed to exclude certain groups from enjoying the benefits of these public spaces.By making it difficult for minorities to reach these areas, Moses effectively segregated the parkways and beaches, reinforcing racial inequalities in the region.
1. LOW LIFE: Revisiting Robert Moses’s Exclusionary Design Scheme At Jones Beach
2. Repeal Robert Moses – Transportation Alternatives
While there is no explicit written documentation confirming Moses’ intent, the evidence, including the unusually low height of the bridges and the historical context, strongly suggests that the design was intended to be discriminatory. This revelation has sparked discussions about the legacy of Robert Moses and the need to address the historical and ongoing effects of systemic racism in urban planning and infrastructure.
Key points related to the low bridges and racial issues:
Intentional design: The bridges were designed to be too low for buses to pass underneath, preventing people who relied on public transportation from accessing the beaches and recreational areas.
1. Repeal Robert Moses – Transportation Alternatives
Systemic racism: This design choice was seen as a form of systemic racism aimed to exclude minorities and lower-income residents from enjoying the benefits of these public spaces.
1. LOW LIFE: Revisiting Robert Moses’s Exclusionary Design Scheme At Jones Beach
Historical context:The design of the bridges occurred during a time of racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
1. LOW LIFE: Revisiting Robert Moses’s Exclusionary Design Scheme At Jones Beach
Legacy of Robert Moses: The controversy surrounding the low bridges has led to discussions about the legacy of Robert Moses and the need to address the historical and ongoing effects of systemic racism in urban planning and infrastructure.
It’s important to note that while this information is widely accepted, some argue that the low bridges were simply a result of engineering constraints or design aesthetics, rather than an intentional act of discrimination. However, the overwhelming evidence suggests that the design was indeed a deliberate attempt to exclude certain groups from the parkways and beaches.”
I’m not sure how that relates to OpenStax, as the links point to other sources.
If I ask Chat GPT the same question, without the OpenStax prompt I get:
“
The issue of low bridges on Long Island’s parkways has a significant historical connection to racial and socioeconomic issues, particularly as it relates to urban planning and segregation. According to a widely accepted account by urban planner and historian Robert Caro in his biography of Robert Moses, “The Power Broker,” Moses, who oversaw the design of many of New York’s public works, intentionally designed overpasses on the Southern State Parkway to be too low for buses to pass under. This design was allegedly aimed at preventing buses, which were more likely to carry poorer individuals and racial minorities from New York City, from accessing the public beaches of Long Island, which Moses wanted to reserve for wealthier, predominantly white suburban residents who could afford a car.
This form of infrastructure design is an example of how urban planning can enforce racial segregation without overtly violating laws pertaining to racial discrimination. It effectively limited access based on socioeconomic status and race, as poorer African American and minority communities often relied more on public transportation than wealthier, white communities. This practice is often cited as a form of structural racism, where urban planning decisions contribute to systemic inequalities.
Although the direct evidence of Moses’s intentions has been debated among historians, the story has become a significant point of discussion regarding how infrastructure can perpetuate racial and socioeconomic inequalities. It serves as a case study in how transportation policy and urban planning can affect accessibility and equality in seemingly indirect but profoundly impactful ways.”
Note the the Gemini does give you the citations, which is nice for us as higher education peeps.
Also, when I ask GPT:
Do you integrate with Open Stax?
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
As of now, I don’t have the capability to directly integrate with external databases or resources like OpenStax in real-time. However, I can definitely help you understand and utilize OpenStax resources by providing information, summarizing content, or guiding you on how to access and make the most out of their textbooks and educational materials. If you have specific questions or need help with content from OpenStax, feel free to ask!
So maybe – not such a new thing per say.
Since I saw those additional Extensions… let’s try one of those out.
@Google Maps can you show me a picture of the vanderbuilt planetarium?
Query successful
Here’s a picture of the Vanderbilt Planetarium:
It’s located at 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721, and is part of the Vanderbilt Museum. You can find more information about the planetarium and its hours of operation on their website: https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/
Would you like to know more about the Vanderbilt Museum or planetarium, or are you looking for something else?’
It displays a fully functional/interactive google map of the planetarium – this is just a screen shot of it:
what other prompts do you suggest when trying out the google maps extension?
Prompt Ideas for the Google Maps Extension
Here are some prompts you can try with the Google Maps extension:
Basic Requests
“Find the nearest coffee shop”
“Show me a map of [city, state, country]”
“Give me directions to [address]”
“What’s the weather like in [location]?”
Specific Requests
“Find restaurants near [location] that serve [cuisine]”
“Show me hiking trails in [national park]”
“Find hotels in [city] that are pet-friendly”
“What are the top-rated tourist attractions in [city]?”
Creative Requests
“Plan a road trip from [start location] to [end location]”
“Find scenic drives near [location]”
“Show me places to visit for a weekend getaway”
“Find hidden gems in [city]”
Remember: The more specific your prompt, the more accurate and helpful the Google Maps extension’s response will be. Feel free to experiment with different keywords and phrases to see what works best for you.
You are a top level computer that takes it’s time in data analysis – giving incredibly thoughtful answers to questions about words.
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
It sounds like you’re describing a system that prioritizes deep analysis and precision in understanding and defining words. Such a system would be highly effective at exploring nuances in language, ensuring that every detail is carefully considered before providing an answer. This approach might involve cross-referencing multiple sources, analyzing context, and even considering the historical evolution of a word’s meaning to provide the most accurate and insightful response. Would you like to dive into a specific word or concept with this level of detail?
4o
You said:
I want you to tell me how many letters are in the word “strawberry” and how many of each letter there is.
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The word “strawberry” has 10 letters in total. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears:
S: 1 time
T: 1 time
R: 2 times
A: 1 time
W: 1 time
B: 1 time
E: 1 time
Y: 1 time
So, the letter counts are:
S: 1
T: 1
R: 2
A: 1
W: 1
B: 1
E: 1
Y: 1
4o
You said:
Tell me the same break down for the word “berry”
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The word “berry” has 5 letters in total. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears:
B: 1 time
E: 1 time
R: 2 times
Y: 1 time
So, the letter counts are:
B: 1
E: 1
R: 2
Y: 1
4o
You said:
Now “Straw”
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The word “straw” has 5 letters in total. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears:
S: 1 time
T: 1 time
R: 1 time
A: 1 time
W: 1 time
So, the letter counts are:
S: 1
T: 1
R: 1
A: 1
W: 1
4o
You said:
now add straw and berry together
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
When you combine the letters in “straw” and “berry,” you get “strawberry,” which we’ve already analyzed. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears in the combined word:
S: 1 time
T: 1 time
R: 3 times (1 from “straw” + 2 from “berry”)
A: 1 time
W: 1 time
B: 1 time
E: 1 time
Y: 1 time
So, the combined letter counts for “straw” and “berry” are:
S: 1
T: 1
R: 3
A: 1
W: 1
B: 1
E: 1
Y: 1
4o
You said:
Now do strawberry
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The breakdown of the word “strawberry” (which is “straw” + “berry”) is as follows:
S: 1 time
T: 1 time
R: 3 times
A: 1 time
W: 1 time
B: 1 time
E: 1 time
Y: 1 time
So the letter counts are:
S: 1
T: 1
R: 3
A: 1
W: 1
B: 1
E: 1
Y: 1
This matches the analysis of combining “straw” and “berry.”
4o
You said:
Do you see that your answer about the letters in “strawberry” from the beginning of this conversation is different from your answer at the end?
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
You’re right—I made an error earlier in the conversation. My initial breakdown of “strawberry” incorrectly listed the count of certain letters. The correct breakdown should indeed be:
S: 1 time
T: 1 time
R: 3 times
A: 1 time
W: 1 time
B: 1 time
E: 1 time
Y: 1 time
Both the initial breakdown and the later one should have matched. Thank you for pointing that out.
Without even bothering to explore Adobe Express much, I just assumed it was a dumbed down version of Adobe Photoshop. It does satisfy that description, but it is also a dumbed down Premier, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, converter, AND text to graphic AI generator.
menu of quick actions
part two of quick action items in adobe express
QR Code maker:
Generative AI image style:
What is a seawolf?
Maybe make it look more like a university mascot?
or start with a real photo and just mess with that using AI
That one “Animate from Audio” I’ve blogged about before: https://you.stonybrook.edu/jadams/2024/06/12/adobe-education-institute-animate-from-audio-in-adobe-express/
The general concept of this presentation is to remind instructors that by creating a solid syllabus, they have already done most of the work that will allow a generative AI tool to be extremely helpful to both the students and to themselves.
In our increasingly text-heavy world, the importance of accessible design can’t be overstated. For people with dyslexia—a common learning difficulty that affects reading and writing skills—the right font can make a world of difference. Let’s dive into how certain fonts can boost readability for those with dyslexia and explore how this can be a game-changer, especially in higher education.
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological condition affecting up to 10% of the population. It causes trouble with accurate and fluent word recognition, spelling, and decoding abilities. These challenges stem from difficulties in processing the phonological component of language, but it’s important to note that dyslexia is not related to intelligence. With the right support, dyslexic individuals can achieve amazing things.
The Magic of Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts
Dyslexia-friendly fonts are specially designed to address the unique challenges faced by dyslexic readers. Here’s what makes these fonts special:
Heavier Bottoms: Letters with heavier bottoms help keep them from flipping upside down or swapping places.
Larger Openings: Bigger spaces in letters (like the openings in ‘e’ and ‘a’) make similar-looking characters easier to tell apart.
Unique Shapes: Distinct shapes for each letter reduce confusion between characters like ‘b’ and ‘d’ or ‘p’ and ‘q’.
Consistent Letter Spacing: Consistent spacing between letters and words helps prevent the crowding effect, making reading smoother.
No Italics: Italicized text can distort letters, making them harder to read for dyslexic individuals.
Popular Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts
Dyslexie: Created by Christian Boer, who is dyslexic himself, this font includes all the essential features to reduce common reading errors.
OpenDyslexic: An open-source font designed to increase readability, with a heavy bottom to combat letter flipping and crowding.
Sylexiad: This dyslexia-friendly font was developed by Robert Hillier from the dyslexic point of view and for adult dyslexic readers. As part of his research, observation and tests with non-dyslexic and dyslexic individuals, Hillier has found new knowledge within the field of dyslexia typographic research.This font includes a combination of handwritten style, long ascenders and descenders, uniform strokes, and generous word spacing.
Lexend: A series of fonts developed based on research to reduce visual stress and improve reading performance.
Arial and Verdana: Though not specifically for dyslexia, these clean, simple sans-serif fonts are often recommended due to their readability and ample spacing.
Transforming Higher Education
So, how can these fonts be utilized in higher education? Let’s break it down:
Accessible Course Materials: Professors can use dyslexia-friendly fonts in their lecture slides, handouts, and digital resources. This small change can significantly enhance comprehension and reduce frustration for dyslexic students.
Inclusive Exams and Quizzes: Designing exams and quizzes with these fonts ensures all students have a fair chance to perform well, leveling the playing field.
Digital Platforms and Libraries: Universities can adopt dyslexia-friendly fonts on their websites, online learning platforms, and digital libraries, making resources more accessible to everyone.
Communication: Emails, announcements, and other communications from the university can be made more readable with these fonts, ensuring that all students stay informed and engaged.
Support Services: Disability support services can provide resources and training on how to use these fonts effectively, empowering students to customize their learning experience.
Real-World Impact
Implementing dyslexia-friendly fonts in higher education isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity. Schools and universities that have adopted these fonts report better reading comprehension and less frustration among dyslexic students. This means a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where everyone can thrive.
Beyond Dyslexia: Universal Design
The benefits of dyslexia-friendly fonts extend beyond those with the condition. This approach is part of a broader concept known as universal design, which aims to make products and environments accessible to all, regardless of age, disability, or other factors. By prioritizing readability, we make content easier to digest for everyone, reducing eye strain and improving overall comprehension.
Fonts are more than just a design choice—they’re a critical component of effective communication. For individuals with dyslexia, the right font can transform reading from a struggle into an enjoyable experience. By embracing dyslexia-friendly fonts, especially in higher education, we take a big step toward creating a more inclusive world. So whether you’re a student, educator, or just someone who loves to read, consider the impact of font choice. It’s a simple change that can make a huge difference.
