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Sam Altman’s three nightmare AI scenarios

On 07/24/2025, in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, emerging technologies, Europe, global / globalization, ideas, intelligent systems, psychology, society, the downsides of how people use tech, youth, by Daniel Christian

The US AI Action Plan, Explained — from theneurondaily.com by Grant Harvey
Sam’s 3 AI nightmares, Google hits 2B users, and Trump bans “woke” AI…

Meanwhile, at the Fed’s banking conference on Wednesday, Altman revealed his three nightmare AI scenarios. The first two were predictable: bad actors getting superintelligence first, and the classic “I’m afraid I can’t do that, Dave” situation.

But the third? AI accidentally steering us off course while we just…go along with it.

His example hit home: young people who can’t make decisions without ChatGPT (according to Sam, this is literally a thing). See, even when AI gives great advice, collectively handing over all decision-making feels “bad and dangerous” (even to Sam, who MADE this thing).

So yeah, Sam’s not really worried about the AI rebelling. He’s worried about AI becoming so good that we stop thinking for ourselves—and that might be scarier.

Also from The Neuron re: the environmental impacts of producing/offering AI:

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The type of functionality found in MyNextChapter.ai could work very well in a next-gen learning platform [Christian]

On 07/24/2025, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, adult learning, Alternatives, apprenticeships, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, business, career development, change, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, colleges, communications, community colleges, corporate / business world, Daniel S. Christian, emerging technologies, experimentation, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, lifelong learning, passions, pathways, personalized/customized learning, platforms, professional development, reinvent, skills, social learning / networks, society, staying relevant, surviving, teachers, teaching & learning, teaching online, technologies for your home, tools, United States, universities, vendors, vision/possibilities, vocational / trades, by Daniel Christian

From DSC:
In looking at MyNextChapter.ai — THIS TYPE OF FUNCTIONALITY of an AI-based chatbot talking to you re: good fits for a future job — is the kind of thing that could work well in this type of vision/learning platform. The AI asks you relevant career-oriented questions, comes up with some potential job fits, and then gives you resources about how to gain those skills, who to talk with, organizations to join, next steps to get your foot in the door somewhere, etc.

The next gen learning platform would provide links to online-based courses, blogs, peoples’ names on LinkedIn, courses from L&D organizations or from institutions of higher education or from other entities/places to obtain those skills (similar to the ” Action Plan” below from MyNextChapter.ai).

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PODCAST: Did AI “break” school? Or will it “fix” it? …and if so, what can we do about it? [Noles & Harvey]

On 07/19/2025, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, change, content development, aggregation, repositories, digital learning, education, education reform, education technology, emerging technologies, experimentation, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, IT in HE, K-12 related, learning, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, Open AI, pedagogy, platforms, podcasting, productivity / tips and tricks, skills, society, student-related, teachers, teaching & learning, technologies for your home, the downsides of how people use tech, tools, training / L&D, trends, United States, universities, by Daniel Christian

PODCAST: Did AI “break” school? Or will it “fix” it? …and if so, what can we do about it? — from theneurondaily.com by Grant Harvey, Corey Noles, Grant Harvey, & Matthew Robinson

In Episode 5 of The Neuron Podcast, Corey Noles and Grant Harvey tackle the education crisis head-on. We explore the viral UCLA “CheatGPT” controversy, MIT’s concerning brain study, and innovative solutions like Alpha School’s 2-hour learning model. Plus, we break down OpenAI’s new $10M teacher training initiative and share practical tips for using AI to enhance learning rather than shortcut it. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent, you’ll leave with actionable insights on the future of education.

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A handful of scripture verses for when you are going through some very tough times

On 07/14/2025, in Emotion, faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, parents/guardians, relationships, religion, society, youth, by Daniel Christian

Psalms 54:4

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.

Psalms 55:16

As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.

Psalms 55:22

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalms 57:1

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

 

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This one is for the youth out there.

On 07/14/2025, in business, Daniel S. Christian, higher education, K-12 related, parents/guardians, productivity / tips and tricks, relationships, skills, society, student-related, surviving, United States, vision/possibilities, workplace, youth, by Daniel Christian

From DSC:
This one is for the youth out there. Learn these lessons NOW, before you go too much further in your journey here on Earth. If you do, you will reap the benefits of this learning for the rest of your days.

As I mentioned to our own kids when I forwarded this article to them:

My dad passed along a bit of wisdom to me when he told me what *his* dad (my Grandpa Christian) had told him:
“If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” 
I’ve always remembered that and I *try* to do quality work.
The following article is worth your time. It touches upon a similar idea:
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You’re Always Building Your Own House— from sahilbloom.com by Sahil Bloom; with thanks to Roberto Ferraro for this resource
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I pass it along to help us *try* to do quality things and work…but NOT to load up unrealistic expectations on ourselves or create a harried, perfectionistic lifestyle. 

Excerpt:

An old carpenter told his boss that he planned to retire. The boss was sad to lose the carpenter, but understood.

He asked if he’d stick around for one last job—to build one final house.

The carpenter reluctantly agreed, figuring he could get it done quickly. He cut corners, used cheap materials, and rushed through the work.

When the house was done, his boss arrived for the final inspection. But instead of walking the house, he reached into his pocket, and handed the carpenter the keys.

“This is your house,” his boss smiled, “My retirement gift to you.”

The carpenter was stunned. If he’d known he was building his own house, he would have done it differently. Now he’d have to live in a house he had built none too well.

The lesson: You’re always building your own house.

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AI’s impact on hiring (or not) plus other items re: AI in general

On 07/12/2025, in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, career development, change, changing business models, Facebook / Meta Platforms, generational differences, IBM, innovation, intelligent systems, Microsoft, new business models, reinvent, skills, society, staying relevant, surviving, trends, workplace, youth, by Daniel Christian

Tech Layoffs 2025: Why AI is Behind the Rising Job Cuts — from finalroundai.com by Kaustubh Saini, Jaya Muvania, and Kaivan Dave; via George Siemens
507 tech workers lose their jobs to AI every day in 2025. Complete breakdown of 94,000 job losses across Microsoft, Tesla, IBM, and Meta – plus which positions are next.
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I’ve Spent My Life Measuring Risk. AI Rings Every One of My Alarm Bells — from time.com by Paul Tudor Jones

Amid all the talk about the state of our economy, little noticed and even less discussed was June’s employment data. It showed that the unemployment rate for recent college graduates stood at 5.8%, topping the national level for the first and only time in its 45-year historical record.

It’s an alarming number that needs to be considered in the context of a recent warning from Dario Amodei, CEO of AI juggernaut Anthropic, who predicted artificial intelligence could wipe out half of all entry-level, white-collar-jobs and spike unemployment to 10-20% in the next one to five years.

The upshot: our college graduates’ woes could be just the tip of the spear.

I almost made a terrible mistake last week. — from justinwelsh.me by Justin Welsh; via Roberto Ferraro

But as I thought about it, it just didn’t feel right. Replying to people sharing real gratitude with a copy-paste message seemed like a terribly inauthentic thing to do. I realized that when you optimize the most human parts of your business, you risk removing the very reason people connect with you in the first place.

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Microschools’ Diversity of Educational Models [Soifer]

On 07/07/2025, in Alternatives, education, faith, K-12 related, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, learning preferences, parents/guardians, religion, society, student-related, teachers, United States, by Daniel Christian

Microschools’ Diversity of Educational Models — from microschoolingcenter.org by Don Soifer

The microschooling sector’s robust diversity of educational approaches is often described by the families who choose it as among its most appealing attributes. The wide range of approaches offered, and the many ways different approaches are combined within different microschooling models, offer families options usually not currently available in the communities they live.

And while many of these approaches, like project-based learning, are popular across all of American education, within the smaller, more personalized and responsive context of a microschool, educators are able to take advantage of their flexibility to delve more deeply into the possibilities of each than they were in the more rigid structures of most traditional schools.

According to 2025 research published by the National Microschooling Center, microschool leaders reported that project-based learning is the most popular educational approach used (72 percent). Respondents were asked to indicate all that apply, so microschools typically indicated incorporating multiple approaches.

 

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Multiple Countries Just Issued Travel Warnings for the U.S. [Dillin]

On 07/06/2025, in Australia, Canada, culture, dangers of the status quo, Daniel S. Christian, Europe, face-to-face, game-changing environment, generational differences, global / globalization, legislatures / government / legal, society, UK, United States, by Daniel Christian

Multiple Countries Just Issued Travel Warnings for the U.S. — from mensjournal.com by Rachel Dillin
In a rare reversal, several of America’s closest allies are now warning their citizens about traveling to the U.S., and it could impact your next trip.

For years, the U.S. has issued cautionary travel advisories to citizens heading overseas. But in a surprising twist, the roles have flipped. Several countries, including longtime allies like Australia, Canada, and the U.K., are now warning their citizens about traveling to the United States, according to Yahoo.

Australia updated its advisory in June, flagging gun violence, civil protests, and unpredictable immigration enforcement. While its guidance remains at Level 1 (“exercise normal safety precautions”), Australian officials urged travelers to stay alert in crowded places like malls, transit hubs, and public venues. They also warned about the Visa Waiver Program, noting that U.S. authorities can deny entry without explanation.

From DSC:
I’ve not heard of a travel warning against the U.S. in my lifetime. Thanks Trump. Making America Great Again. Sure thing….

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I wish more faculty & staff members who work within higher ed would blog [Christian]

On 07/06/2025, in blogs / blogging / vlogging, colleges, communications, community colleges, Daniel S. Christian, faculty/staff, higher education, social learning / networks, social media, society, teaching & learning, UK, United States, universities, vendors, by Daniel Christian

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Some scripture and wisdom for us

On 07/01/2025, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, society, youth, by Daniel Christian

Mark 3:4-6

4 Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent.

5 He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. 6 Then the Pharisees went out and began to plot with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.

Micah 6:8

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

Psalm 19:1-2
For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.

Psalm 91:2

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

 

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Some serious wisdom from Langston Hughes — via Getting Smart

On 06/25/2025, in collaboration, Emotion, face-to-face, faculty/staff, faith, health, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, society, teachers, by Daniel Christian

Live Your Creed, Langston Hughes — via a recent e-newsletter from Getting Smart

I’d rather see a sermon than to hear one any day.
I’d rather one walk with me than just to show the way.
The eye is a better pupil and more willing than the ear.
Advice may be misleading but examples are always clear.
And the very best of teachers are the ones who live their
creed,
For to see good put into action is what everybody needs.
I can soon learn to do it if you let me see it done.
I can watch your hand in motion but your tongue too fast
may run
And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true
But I’d rather get my lesson by observing what you do.
For I may misunderstand you and the fine advice you give
But there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how
you live.

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How the national debt affects the U.S. — and you — in 10 charts [Bogage]

On 06/24/2025, in economics, funding / grants, future, game-changing environment, generational differences, history, society, United States, by Daniel Christian

How the national debt affects the U.S. — and you — in 10 charts — from washingtonpost.com by Jacob Bogage; this is a GIFTED article
The national debt already exceeds $36 trillion and is growing at historic rates. That has cascading consequences for the government and economy.

The federal government is taking on record amounts of debt year after year.

The U.S. owes lenders more than $36 trillion. That is close to an all-time high when comparing the debt to the country’s total economic output — a leading indicator of the nation’s ability to pay it all back.

Debt and annual deficits have colored much of the debate around President Donald Trump and Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the mammoth tax and immigration measure the GOP hopes to pass through Congress before July 4. It would add $3 trillion to the debt over the next decade, factoring in the cost of the bill plus interest on the added borrowing, according to nonpartisan estimates.

But how does the national debt affect the U.S. economy and the government? Here are 10 charts to explain.

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How Do You Build a Learner-Centered Ecosystem? [Macdonald & Bennett]

On 06/20/2025, in business, career development, change, changing business models, collaboration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, Daniel S. Christian, education, education reform, experimentation, face-to-face, ideas, innovation, instructional design, K-12 related, leadership, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, love of learning, participation, passions, project-based learning, real-world assignments, skills, society, strategy, student-related, teachers, United States, youth, by Daniel Christian

How Do You Build a Learner-Centered Ecosystem? — from gettingsmart.com by Bobbi Macdonald and Alin Bennett

Key Points

  • It’s not just about redesigning public education—it’s about rethinking how, where and with whom learning happens. Communities across the United States are shaping learner-centered ecosystems and gathering insights along the way.
  • What does it take to build a learner-centered ecosystem? A shared vision. Distributed leadership. Place-based experiences.  Repurposed resources. And more. This piece unpacks 10 real-world insights from pilots in action.
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We believe the path forward is through the cultivation of learner-centered ecosystems — adaptive, networked structures that offer a transformed way of organizing, supporting, and credentialing community-wide learning. These ecosystems break down barriers between schools, communities, and industries, creating flexible, real-world learning experiences that tap into the full range of opportunities a community has to offer.

Last year, we announced our Learner-Centered Ecosystem Lab, a collaborative effort to create a community of practice consisting of twelve diverse sites across the country — from the streets of Brooklyn to the mountains of Ojai — that are demonstrating or piloting ecosystemic approaches. Since then, we’ve been gathering together, learning from one another, and facing the challenges and opportunities of trying to transform public education. And while there is still much more work to be done, we’ve begun to observe a deeper pattern language — one that aligns with our ten-point Ecosystem Readiness Framework, and one that, we hope, can help all communities start to think more practically and creatively about how to transform their own systems of learning.

So while it’s still early, we suspect that the way to establish a healthy learner-centered ecosystem is by paying close attention to the following ten conditions:

 

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Enough is enough! If a U.S. Senator can be thrown to the floor and handcuffed, YOU and I are not safe!

On 06/12/2025, in culture, dangers of the status quo, Daniel S. Christian, ethics, future, game-changing environment, legislatures / government / legal, morals/values, policy, political science, society, United States, by Daniel Christian

From DSC:
As you can see and hear below, Senator Alex Padilla had been trying to get answers for several weeks now from Homeland Security, but wasn’t hearing much back. So he heard that the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, was holding a press conference down the hallway and he attended it to see if he could get some answers to his questions. And while I don’t have all the details on how this situation unfolded, there is NO WAY that a U.S. Senator should be pushed out of a conference room and then pushed to the ground and handcuffed for trying to get answers for his constituents! No way!

As others in the videos below assert, a line has been crossed in our country!

Let’s move to impeach Donald Trump and also rid his administration of these incompetent individuals who are destroying our democracy! If they don’t like the Constitution and how our country has been governed for over 200 years, then perhaps they should consider leaving this country. 

The actions they are taking are NOT making America great again. They are making America the stench of the world.

And it’s not just Donald Trump and members of his administration that should be held accountable. Let’s also start holding Donald’s instruments of power — such as his ICE Agents and others who behave like them — accountable. To any ICE agents out there, take those damn masks off. You shouldn’t be hiding behind masks.

By the way, the silence from the Republicans is deafening.
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Calif. Senator Forcibly Removed and Handcuffed After Interrupting Noem — from nytimes.com by Shawn Hubler, Jennifer Medina, and Jill Cowan (this is a gifted article)
Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, was shoved out of a room and handcuffed after he tried to question Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, during a news conference.

In the tense hyperpartisanship of the moment, the episode quickly swelled into a cause célèbre for both parties. Democratic senators, House members and governors rushed to denounce the treatment of a sitting senator, framing it as the latest escalation in authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. It followed the indictment on Tuesday of Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey and the arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, after the officials, both Democrats, tried to visit a new immigration detention facility in the city.

Republicans just as eagerly tried to frame Mr. Padilla’s behavior as in line with what they have called the lawlessness of the political left as President Trump tries to combat illegal immigration.

 

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“If some of us can be snatched off the streets without a warrant, based only on suspicion or skin color, then none of us are safe.” [Newsom]

On 06/11/2025, in change, Emotion, ethics, game-changing environment, law schools, leadership, legislatures / government / legal, morals/values, pace of change, parents/guardians, society, sociology, trends, United States, youth, by Daniel Christian

From DSC:
And regarding this weekend, what an incredible waste of money to put the military on display (for his own birthday).  This smacks of what arrogant dictators do. It’s big-time ugly.

If our justice system had done its job, this arrogant lawbreaker and convicted criminal would be in jail right now. No wonder he has no regard for the legal system, the Constitution, or the law — those things don’t serve his interests. They impede his interests. And thank God for that! In fact, may true leaders rise up within the Legislative and Judicial Branches of our government. The latter is our best chance of keeping our democracy, as the Republican Party has ceded all of their power — and responsibility — over to Donald Trump. They are not leaders in any sense of the word.

But whatever happens, ultimately, there WILL be justice.

Is America being humbled? Or is it being destroyed?

Trump Is Getting the Military Parade He Wanted in His First Term — from nytimes.com by Helene Cooper
There will be 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 soldiers, 50 helicopters, 34 horses, two mules and a dog, according to the Army’s plans for the June 14 event.

In President Trump’s first term, the Pentagon opposed his desire for a military parade in Washington, wanting to keep the armed forces out of politics.

But in Mr. Trump’s second term, that guardrail has vanished. There will be a parade this year, and on the president’s 79th birthday, no less.

The current plan involves a tremendous scene in the center of Washington: 28 M1A1 Abrams tanks (at 70 tons each for the heaviest in service); 28 Stryker armored personnel carriers; more than 100 other vehicles; a World War II-era B-25 bomber; 6,700 soldiers; 50 helicopters; 34 horses; two mules; and a dog.

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