Dr. Claire Brady
drclairebrady.bsky.social
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
We’re closing for winter break 12/19–1/4, taking time for rest, renewal, and moments that fill our cup!

We’ll return in the new year refreshed and ready to continue the thoughtful, people-centered work ahead.

Wishing you the same pause and care wherever this season finds you.
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I’m reminded that even small flames can push back a great deal of darkness. May this Hanukkah season bring you moments of reflection, connection, and hope—and may the light we kindle together carry forward into the days ahead.

www.drclairebrady.com/blog/hanukkah-greetings-from-our-team-to-yours
Hanukkah Greetings from our Team to Yours — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
As families around the world light the candles this Hanukkah, I’m reminded that even small flames can push back a great deal of darkness. May this season bring you moments of reflection, connection,…
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December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Atlantic’s deep dive into AI “boomtowns” is a warning: the AI race is consuming massive power, massive capital—and may not yield massive returns.

Higher ed has a choice: chase scale or pursue substance.

I argue for the latter:
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/the-ai-boom-has-a-power-problem
The AI Boom Has a Power Problem — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
by Claire Brady, EdD “We, too, are navigating the tension between innovation and infrastructure, experimentation and ethics, ambition and sustainability. Many campuses are feeling the allure of…
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December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Hey AI—What’s New? Tech Talk in 60 Seconds or Less

ChatGPT seems to be prepping for ads — something I’ve been projecting all year. A developer just found code in the latest Android beta referencing “search ads,” “ad carousels,” etc. It’s the clearest signal yet that the ad-free era may be ending.
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
McKinsey’s 2025 AI Report confirms what many in higher ed have been sensing:

AI adoption is high.
AI impact is still low.

The real differentiator?
Ambition + workflow redesign

www.drclairebrady.com/blog/10-takeaways-from-mckinseys-2025-ai-report
10 Takeaways from McKinsey’s 2025 AI Report — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
by Claire Brady, EdD Every November, McKinsey drops their annual AI report that becomes required reading for anyone leading digital transformation—and this year’s edition is especially…
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December 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The latest Weaver Newsletter reminded me of something higher ed desperately needs:
Start with what’s strong. Build from gifts, not gaps. Read the full blog for a little inspiration.

www.drclairebrady.com/blog/the-abcds-of-helping-people-invest-in-themselvesand-each-other
The ABCDs of Helping People Invest in Themselves—and Each Other — Glass Half Full Consulting | Explore AI Opportunities Today
By Claire Brady, EdD One of the must-reads in my inbox each week is the Weaver Newsletter from Weave: The Social Fabric Project . Their stories consistently remind me that…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you’re thinking about AI and student learning, this new Inside Higher Ed opinion piece is worth a few minutes of your day.

www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
The Case for AI as Accommodation (opinion)
Treating AI as optional risks perpetuating ableism in higher ed.
www.insidehighered.com
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.
www.drclairebrady.com/blog/ai-isnt-replacing-jobsbut-ai-spending-might-be
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