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AI and policy uncertainty reshape US manufacturing workforce
Robert Merritt, CEO of SlateUp, discusses the transformation of the US manufacturing sector driven by AI, reshoring, and clean energy investments. While AI augments worker capabilities and creates skilled trade roles through 2027, manufacturers face policy uncertainty and labor shortages. Traditional apprenticeships struggle to scale due to low completion rates, prompting a shift towards digital credentialing for on-the-job experience. Employment is expected to remain flat for low-skilled roles while growing in high-skilled sectors like clean energy and biotech.
AI tools help teachers streamline tasks and reclaim time for deep work
Co-authors Catlin Tucker and Robert Mayfield outline how artificial intelligence can streamline various teaching tasks, including creating slide decks, generating student directions, designing questions, and providing feedback. The article highlights specific tools like NotebookLM, SchoolAI, and Curriculum Genie to help educators reduce time spent on shallow administrative work. The goal is to allow teachers to invest more time in instructional design, analyzing student work, and reflection, thereby improving learning outcomes while maintaining the teacher's central role in the educational process.