Ross Berman

This is wild. 143 million people thought they were catching Pokémon. They were actually building one of the largest real-world visual datasets in AI history. Niantic just disclosed that photos and AR scans collected through Pokémon Go have produced a dataset of over 30 billion real-world images. The company is now using that data to power visual navigation AI for delivery robots. Players didn't just walk around with their phones. They scanned landmarks, storefronts, parks, and sidewalks from every angle, at every time of day, in lighting and weather conditions that staged photography would never capture. They documented the physical world at a scale no mapping company with a fleet of vehicles could have replicated on the same timeline or budget. Niantic collected this systematically, data point by data point, across eight years, while users thought the only thing at stake was catching a rare Charizard. The most valuable AI training datasets in the world aren't being assembled in data centers. They're being built by people who have no idea they're building them.

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We’re making Gemini training available to all 6 million K-12 teachers and higher-education faculty in the U.S. Here’s what to know: • The program’s made up of concise, flexible training modules designed to specifically address busy educators’ needs. • Each module offers real-world examples aimed at supporting student learning. • Faculty who complete the training will receive badges to demonstrate their AI literacy with Google tools.

Video games aren't just hobbies anymore. They're centerpieces of the tech and innovation industries. At @HARTs_HS, we're training the next generation of coders and developers, thanks to its brand new E-sports lab. This is how you set kids up for a fulfilling, and fun, future.

This is @QSHSDISTRICT 🔥 Last week’s @DOEChancellor visit to Richmond Hill HS. We are grateful to showcase our career connected learning opportunities we have created for our students – preparing them for the future that awaits them!

Summer will be here sooner than you think. Applications for Summer Youth Employment Program are now open at nyc.gov/SYEP. Don’t get caught sleeping.

This is @QSHSDISTRICT 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 @HARTs_HS

AI can never replace teachers — it amplifies their impact. By taking over routine tasks, AI lets teachers focus on what matters most: inspiring and supporting students. Grateful to share Estonia’s experience at @UNICEF 's #AI roundtable.

At our final GEG of the year, we had a blast with my Lego challenge breakout! The challenge? Create a minifig that represents you & can hang by your computer camera—perfect for Google Meets. Trust me, it’s trickier than it sounds but so fun! Share pics if you try it on your own!

Some fun from the @GoogleForEdu Energizer learning about what’s coming next for AI and edu and creative teacher sharing with my NYC compatriots and a bunch of teacher friends I haven't seen for a bit!

Presenting @amnh today for our data project on the use of AI in sports predictions. Spoiler alert: 🚨 it’s not better than humans!

He shoots and he scores!! 🏀 But the real question is: can AI accurately and ethically predict the winners?

Always delighted to see @KingOfAllEdTech present his work, especially when it comes to AI prompts that are unrecognizable from human prompts - always engaging, thought provoking, and fun!

Let's go @teamsecret!💪

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Wishing everyone a wonderful #LunarNewYear2025 Many blessings to ALL ❤️

Every @NYCSchools district will soon have a financial educator who will offer workshops, counseling, and curricula! Working with @helloDCWP, we're opening 15 innovative bank branches in underserved schools to give students hands-on experience managing money.

Late to the party😅The hype is real for the NYC Minecraft Education Challenge that launched last week🎮Shout out to @MrAhmedGaming's students that helped my 4th graders! Calling out my BX schools to join📢Let's support our BX scholars to level up! @PlayCraftLearn #NYCSchoolsTech

Let’s decode coding… Flocabulary style! 🎤💻 Spark curiosity and creativity, build foundational coding skills, and open up the world of STEM to every student with these #HourofCode lessons and resources. 👉 bit.ly/3IbLu2q #CSEdWeek #STEM #ComputerScience

Google sessions all day in the Catskill Room in the Shenendoah Clubhouse. Find Google @ NYSCATE [video] … tinyurl.com/findgoogletoday #NYSCATE24