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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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?
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?
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
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.
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
Anthropic’s new Claude Haiku 4.5 is out—faster, safer, and free. It runs twice as fast, uses less power, and helps with everyday AI tasks like writing, coding, and customer chats. Smart, quick, and now for everyone.
Anthropic’s new Claude Haiku 4.5 is out—faster, safer, and free. It runs twice as fast, uses less power, and helps with everyday AI tasks like writing, coding, and customer chats. Smart, quick, and now for everyone.
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
Anthropic’s new Claude Haiku 4.5 is out—faster, safer, and free. It runs twice as fast, uses less power, and helps with everyday AI tasks like writing, coding, and customer chats. Smart, quick, and now for everyone.
Anthropic’s new Claude Haiku 4.5 is out—faster, safer, and free. It runs twice as fast, uses less power, and helps with everyday AI tasks like writing, coding, and customer chats. Smart, quick, and now for everyone.
A Harvard study found AI chatbots reinforce users’ beliefs, even false ones.
For vulnerable students, that can spiral fast.
Our charge is clear:
Build literacy, demand guardrails, and keep humans front and center.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/l4exjkcz8s6f35ifxu0ja92eypdmml
For vulnerable students, that can spiral fast.
Our charge is clear:
Build literacy, demand guardrails, and keep humans front and center.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/l4exjkcz8s6f35ifxu0ja92eypdmml
October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A Harvard study found AI chatbots reinforce users’ beliefs, even false ones.
For vulnerable students, that can spiral fast.
Our charge is clear:
Build literacy, demand guardrails, and keep humans front and center.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/l4exjkcz8s6f35ifxu0ja92eypdmml
For vulnerable students, that can spiral fast.
Our charge is clear:
Build literacy, demand guardrails, and keep humans front and center.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/l4exjkcz8s6f35ifxu0ja92eypdmml
"Hey AI-What's New?" Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
California just became the first state to regulate AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Newsom signed SB 243, requiring companies like OpenAI, Meta & Character AI to add age checks, crisis protocols, and safety warnings by 2026.
California just became the first state to regulate AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Newsom signed SB 243, requiring companies like OpenAI, Meta & Character AI to add age checks, crisis protocols, and safety warnings by 2026.
October 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"Hey AI-What's New?" Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
California just became the first state to regulate AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Newsom signed SB 243, requiring companies like OpenAI, Meta & Character AI to add age checks, crisis protocols, and safety warnings by 2026.
California just became the first state to regulate AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Newsom signed SB 243, requiring companies like OpenAI, Meta & Character AI to add age checks, crisis protocols, and safety warnings by 2026.
"Hey AI-What's New?" Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
OpenAI just dropped a new upgrade — you can now use apps directly inside ChatGPT.
Early partners: Spotify, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma, Booking.com, and Zillow.
ChatGPT is officially becoming an operating system for your ideas.
OpenAI just dropped a new upgrade — you can now use apps directly inside ChatGPT.
Early partners: Spotify, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma, Booking.com, and Zillow.
ChatGPT is officially becoming an operating system for your ideas.
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"Hey AI-What's New?" Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less
OpenAI just dropped a new upgrade — you can now use apps directly inside ChatGPT.
Early partners: Spotify, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma, Booking.com, and Zillow.
ChatGPT is officially becoming an operating system for your ideas.
OpenAI just dropped a new upgrade — you can now use apps directly inside ChatGPT.
Early partners: Spotify, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma, Booking.com, and Zillow.
ChatGPT is officially becoming an operating system for your ideas.
hot take: the most radical thing higher ed leaders can do right now isn't working harder—it's giving ourselves permission to do something small and completable when everything feels impossible
"when your day feels hard, wash the towels"
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/1tl10sjgwvtcy1p3thc0r7i3dt4s8l
"when your day feels hard, wash the towels"
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/1tl10sjgwvtcy1p3thc0r7i3dt4s8l
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
hot take: the most radical thing higher ed leaders can do right now isn't working harder—it's giving ourselves permission to do something small and completable when everything feels impossible
"when your day feels hard, wash the towels"
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/1tl10sjgwvtcy1p3thc0r7i3dt4s8l
"when your day feels hard, wash the towels"
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/1tl10sjgwvtcy1p3thc0r7i3dt4s8l
Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful fast and a year ahead filled with growth and peace. G’mar Chatimah Tova.
October 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful fast and a year ahead filled with growth and peace. G’mar Chatimah Tova.
A client recently faced a new twist: their interview would be recorded and analyzed by an AI tool. We can’t control every system, but we can decide how to respond with clarity, values, and presence.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/when-the-interview-is-being-watched-by-ai-a-coaching-case-study
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/when-the-interview-is-being-watched-by-ai-a-coaching-case-study
September 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A client recently faced a new twist: their interview would be recorded and analyzed by an AI tool. We can’t control every system, but we can decide how to respond with clarity, values, and presence.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/when-the-interview-is-being-watched-by-ai-a-coaching-case-study
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/when-the-interview-is-being-watched-by-ai-a-coaching-case-study
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15)!
Grateful for the Hispanic and Latino voices, leadership, and creativity that enrich our campuses and communities every day.
Grateful for the Hispanic and Latino voices, leadership, and creativity that enrich our campuses and communities every day.
September 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15)!
Grateful for the Hispanic and Latino voices, leadership, and creativity that enrich our campuses and communities every day.
Grateful for the Hispanic and Latino voices, leadership, and creativity that enrich our campuses and communities every day.
Wishing a sweet and meaningful New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. May this season bring renewal, reflection, and joy—for our communities, our work, and the people we cherish. Shana Tova!
September 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Wishing a sweet and meaningful New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. May this season bring renewal, reflection, and joy—for our communities, our work, and the people we cherish. Shana Tova!
Today, we come together to celebrate the birth of our nation and the values of freedom, liberty, and independence that define us. It's a day to reflect on our history, appreciate the sacrifices made for our freedoms, and look forward to the promise of a brighter future.
July 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today, we come together to celebrate the birth of our nation and the values of freedom, liberty, and independence that define us. It's a day to reflect on our history, appreciate the sacrifices made for our freedoms, and look forward to the promise of a brighter future.
As many of you know, I was born in Canada and lived there until I was 14. We also have some amazing Canadian clients in the Glass Half Full family. We want to wish everyone a very happy Canada Day! Stay "Glorious, Strong, and Free."
July 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As many of you know, I was born in Canada and lived there until I was 14. We also have some amazing Canadian clients in the Glass Half Full family. We want to wish everyone a very happy Canada Day! Stay "Glorious, Strong, and Free."
GHFC Closing for summer adventures, reopening 7/14/25
The Glass Half Full Consulting team will be on summer break from 6/30-7/13 to enjoy some well earned rest, spend quality time with our loved ones, and have some summer adventures!
The Glass Half Full Consulting team will be on summer break from 6/30-7/13 to enjoy some well earned rest, spend quality time with our loved ones, and have some summer adventures!
June 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
GHFC Closing for summer adventures, reopening 7/14/25
The Glass Half Full Consulting team will be on summer break from 6/30-7/13 to enjoy some well earned rest, spend quality time with our loved ones, and have some summer adventures!
The Glass Half Full Consulting team will be on summer break from 6/30-7/13 to enjoy some well earned rest, spend quality time with our loved ones, and have some summer adventures!
This Father's Day, we honor not only fathers but all those who have stepped into fathering roles, regardless of their official titles. To every mentor, guide, & protector who has offered strength, wisdom, and love, your influence is profound and deeply valued. www.drclairebrady.com/blog/happy-f...
June 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This Father's Day, we honor not only fathers but all those who have stepped into fathering roles, regardless of their official titles. To every mentor, guide, & protector who has offered strength, wisdom, and love, your influence is profound and deeply valued. www.drclairebrady.com/blog/happy-f...
Happy 2nd anniversary Glass Half Full!
To our clients: Your trust continues to be our greatest asset.
To our partners: Your collaboration enriches everything we do.
To our families: Your support makes this journey possible .
Here's to two years of possibility—and to the many more ahead.
To our clients: Your trust continues to be our greatest asset.
To our partners: Your collaboration enriches everything we do.
To our families: Your support makes this journey possible .
Here's to two years of possibility—and to the many more ahead.
June 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Happy 2nd anniversary Glass Half Full!
To our clients: Your trust continues to be our greatest asset.
To our partners: Your collaboration enriches everything we do.
To our families: Your support makes this journey possible .
Here's to two years of possibility—and to the many more ahead.
To our clients: Your trust continues to be our greatest asset.
To our partners: Your collaboration enriches everything we do.
To our families: Your support makes this journey possible .
Here's to two years of possibility—and to the many more ahead.