YouTube’s New AI Search Carousel Is Changing How We Discover Videos — Here’s What You Need to Know You know that moment when you type something like “best cafés in Paris” into YouTube, and you’re buried under a flood of random vlogs, listicles, and unrelated reviews? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But that chaotic hunt for the right video might soon be a thing of the past. YouTube just rolled out an AI-powered search carousel — and it’s not just another shiny feature. It’s a smart, intuitive, and (honestly) much-needed step forward that could completely change how we search for and interact with video content. Let me break it down — not like a press release, but like someone who geeks out about this stuff and actually uses YouTube every day. --- What Is YouTube’s AI Search Carousel? In simple terms: YouTube now shows an AI-generated video carousel when you search for things like: Travel recommendations Local activities and attractions Shopping inspirati...
Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI How We Can Embrace the Future of Education Without Losing What Makes It Human Let’s Talk About the Elephant in Every Classroom Right Now: AI Whether you're a teacher, a student, or someone just curious about where education is headed, you’ve probably felt the shift. Maybe it hit you when a student turned in an AI-generated essay. Maybe you’ve tried ChatGPT to draft lesson plans. Or maybe you’re wondering, “Am I supposed to compete with this thing now?” I’ve been there, too. I think we all have. Generative AI is no longer just a tech buzzword floating around in Silicon Valley. It’s here, in our schools, in our universities, and in our day-to-day teaching lives. Some of us are excited. Some of us are anxious. Most of us are a bit of both. This isn’t about machines replacing teachers. This is about asking: How can we use AI to make education more meaningful, more accessible, and—ironically—...