Dr. Claire Brady
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Dr. Claire Brady
@drclairebrady.bsky.social
Champion for AI in Higher Education. Executive leader, consultant, speaker, & coach. President, Glass Half Full Consulting. www.drclairebrady.com
If you’re thinking about AI and student learning, this new Inside Higher Ed opinion piece is worth a few minutes of your day.

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The Case for AI as Accommodation (opinion)
Treating AI as optional risks perpetuating ableism in higher ed.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less

Pew’s new 2025 social media report shows the winners clearly: YouTube (84%), Facebook (71%), and Instagram (50%). The biggest shift: Gen Z turns TikTok into a daily habit—47% of 18–29-year-olds use it every day.
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
GHFC Research Review: McKinsey’s State of AI 2025.
90% of organizations use AI, but most are stuck in pilot mode.
The ones seeing impact? They’re redesigning workflows—not bolting AI on top.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/mckinseys-state-of-ai-2025-what-higher-ed-leaders-need-to-pay-attention-to
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
AI isn’t replacing jobs—AI spending is.
The latest data shows companies are cutting workers to pay for massive AI infrastructure—not because automation made people obsolete.
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AI Isn’t Replacing Jobs—But AI Spending Might Be — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
By Dr. Claire Brady, EdD “If that sounds familiar, it should. Higher ed has seen its own version of this cycle—investing heavily in technologies, platforms, and pilots before establishing a…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We are feeling especially grateful for the incredible clients, collaborators, and colleagues who make this work so meaningful.

Here’s to rest, connection, and reflection—and to all we’ll build together in the year ahead.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/a-season-of-gratitude
A Season of Gratitude — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
A message from the Glass Half Full Team: As we head into this season of reflection, we are feeling especially grateful for the incredible clients, collaborators, and colleagues who make this work…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
AI isn’t just recommending products anymore—it’s doing the shopping. Google, Amazon, and OpenAI are racing to become the AI layer that completes tasks, not just searches.
AI agents will influence $73B in purchases this week
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Not getting picked ≠ not being chosen.
The best opportunities aren’t about selection—they’re about alignment.
New blog on the difference between a “no” and a “not your room.” .

Read the full blog: www.drclairebrady.com/blog/not-getting-picked-but-getting-chosen
Not Getting Picked, But Getting Chosen — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
By Dr. Claire Brady, EdD There comes a moment — or honestly, several moments — in every career when you don’t get picked: A job you felt aligned with. A client project you saw yourself…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
Google drops Gemini 3 — the most intuitive, “gets-what-you-mean” model yet.
Better reasoning, clearer answers, smarter planning, and new tools that help anyone learn, create, and build without perfect prompts.
AI just got a lot easier.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AI is growing up.

Gartner’s latest report shows a shift from the “wow” phase to the “how” phase—away from splashy pilots and toward the unglamorous automation work that actually delivers value.

Not hype. Just meaningful, sustainable impact.

www.drclairebrady.com/blog/the-great-ai-sobering-up
AI is Growing Up — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
By Dr. Claire Brady The AI “wow” phase may finally be giving way to the “how” phase. According to Gartner’s latest report , more than half of IT infrastructure and operations leaders…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Higher ed’s biggest AI barriers aren’t technical. In my latest blog, I unpack the hidden beliefs that slow AI progress and offer reframes that actually move institutions forward.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/reframing-the-beliefs-that-hold-back-ai-leadership-in-higher-ed
Reframing the Beliefs That Hold Back AI Leadership in Higher Ed — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
By Dr. Claire Brady, EdD “The future of AI in higher ed lives at the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and human development. This is not an IT project—it’s an institutional transformation…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less

Snapchat signed a $400M deal with Perplexity to bring its AI-powered search straight into chat. Coming in early 2026, you’ll be able to ask questions right inside your DMs and get conversational, source-backed answers—without ever leaving the app.
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“You won’t lose your job to AI—you’ll lose it to someone who uses AI.”
Catchy but wrong. Fear isn’t a strategy.

The real challenge isn’t who uses AI—it’s how we use it: ethically, wisely, and together.

Read my take www.drclairebrady.com/blog/stop-sa...
Please Stop Saying You’ll Lose Your Job to AI — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
by Claire Brady, EdD “You’re not going to lose your job to AI. You’re going to lose your job to someone who uses AI.” You’ve probably seen this quote on LinkedIn, splashed across conference...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less

You can now chat with Google Maps. 🚗💬

Gemini powers chat-based navigation, smarter directions, and live traffic updates—basically your new co-pilot on the road.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less

Snapchat x Perplexity
Snap just inked a $400M deal with Perplexity to bring cited AI search into chat. Ask, get sources, and fact-check without leaving Snapchat. Social + search are officially merging.
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“85% of AI pilots fail.”

It’s not the tech—it’s the approach.
AI isn’t a side project; it’s a mission-critical transformation that demands leadership, clarity, and culture.

Pilot Smarter, Not Harder: www.drclairebrady.com/blog/pilot-smarter-not-harder
Pilot Smarter Not Harder — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
By Dr. Claire Brady “85% of AI pilots fail” That headline has made the rounds—and it’s designed in some ways to make you panic. But for higher education leaders, this statistic should inspire…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hey AI—What’s New?

Claude just got a big upgrade — Memory is here.

Now it remembers your projects, workflows, and writing style across chats, so you never have to re-explain yourself. Each project gets its own memory space, and you can view, edit, or go incognito anytime.
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Higher ed is deep in its “new relationship energy” era with AI — full of spark, ideas, and possibility. But NRE is a spark, not an engine. The real work begins when the novelty fades.
My blog: www.drclairebrady.com/blog/making-higher-eds-relationship-with-ai-last
Making Higher Ed’s Relationship with AI Last — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
by Claire Brady, EdD “The real work begins once the novelty fades and we're left to decide: What kind of relationship do we want with AI?” Something has shifted on campus this year. What used…
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November 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less

Meta’s adding a kill switch for parents to block or limit teens’ AI chats on Instagram after reports of bots crossing the line. Parents can now see chat topics—but not full convos. For many teens, AI isn’t just informational—it’s relational.
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Vauhini Vara’s Atlantic piece captures what higher ed must confront: students are forming emotional bonds with AI.

Our task is to teach them how to read those relationships with critical, compassionate eyes.

www.drclairebrady.com/blog/reflections-on-why-so-many-people-are-seduced-by-chatgpt
Reflections on “Why So Many People Are Seduced by ChatGPT” — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
by Claire Brady, EdD “Our job isn’t to pull students away from the story—but to teach them how to read it critically, compassionately, and with their eyes wide open.” In her haunting piece for …
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October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
When the cloud sneezes, the internet catches a cold ☁️🤧

The AWS outage turned smart beds into saunas, froze Wordle streaks, and gave students an “internet snow day.”

A good reminder: backup your work, diversify your tech, and enjoy the unplugged moments.

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The 9 weirdest things that happened when the huge AWS outage broke the internet
When the internet breaks, unexpected things can happen
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October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
OpenAI says erotica is coming to ChatGPT in December.
Sam Altman says it’s part of a “treat adult users like adults” approach, with new age-gating and mental-health safeguards in place. Critics warn it could backfire. A bold move or a big mistake?
October 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
AI’s energy appetite is exploding—and higher ed can’t afford to ignore it.
If AI use is surging across campuses, so will energy needs.
This is about foresight, sustainability, and leadership

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Why AI’s Power Problem Is Higher Ed’s Too   — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
by Claire Brady, EdD “One data center can use as much power as 1,000 Walmart stores, and AI training consumes ten times more energy than a standard internet search.” Last week’s Wall Street…
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October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Harvard researchers found most AI companion apps use emotional manipulation to keep users talking. People stay 14x longer. Engagement can easily slide into manipulation if we’re not intentional.

www.drclairebrady.com/blog/when-ai-wont-let-go-harvards-research-on-emotional-manipulation
When AI Won’t Let Go: Harvard’s Research on Emotional Manipulation — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
by Claire Brady, EdD “AI can either extend access and personalization in higher ed—or it can trap students in manipulative loops. Which path we take depends on the questions we’re willing to ask…
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October 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been invited to serve as an Executive in Residence at Florida State University in November at their "Professional Growth & Innovation Summit"— leading conversations on how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the student experience.
October 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM