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Trust in AI: Building Confidence in Autonomous Tools
How to build and maintain trust in AI systems that make decisions autonomously, and why trust is the key to AI adoption success.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 15, 2025
The Zaza Technologies Blog
Insights, best practices, and the latest thinking on AI tools for education and professional communication.
Communication
Agents vs. Assistants: Why the Next Decade Belongs to Agent-Native Tools
Understanding the fundamental difference between AI assistants and AI agents, and why agents represent the future of professional productivity.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 15, 2025
Education
The Hidden Cost of Bad AI: Cognitive Load
How poorly designed AI tools increase mental effort instead of reducing it, and what good AI design looks like.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 15, 2025
Communication
Critical Thinking In The Inbox Era: PhD Insights for Modern Communication
How critical thinking skills from education research apply to managing information overload and communication challenges in professional life.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 15, 2025
Education
The Next Era of Student-Centred Learning: Agents, Not Answers
How AI agents can transform education by preserving student agency while providing sophisticated scaffolding for learning and growth.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 15, 2025
Education
From Critical Thinking to Critical Tools: What My PhD Taught Me About AI in Education
Reflections on critical thinking research and how it shapes AI tool design for education. Why technology must empower learners, not replace them.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 15, 2025
Productivity
Why 'AI First' is Failing Teachers and Professionals
Why 'AI-first' tools often fail in real classrooms and workplaces, and how workflow-first AI like Zaza delivers real value.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 15, 2025
Future Tech
What's Next: Agent-Native Tools in Education & Work
Exploring the future of AI agents that don't just suggest—they execute. From AutoPlanner to Close Agent, see what agent-native means for productivity.
Dr. Alex Thompson
September 15, 2025
Education
10 Ways AI is Transforming Modern Education
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing classrooms and helping teachers create more engaging learning experiences.
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Dr. Sarah Johnson
September 10, 2025
Communication
The Art of Professional Follow-ups: A Data-Driven Approach
Learn how to craft follow-up messages that actually get responses, backed by analysis of thousands of successful communications.
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Michael Chen
September 8, 2025
Education
Building Better Parent-Teacher Relationships with AI
How technology can help bridge the communication gap between educators and families for better student outcomes.
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Emma Rodriguez
September 5, 2025
Productivity
Productivity Myths: Why Most AI Tools Fail (And How Ours Don't)
An honest look at why many AI productivity tools create more work than they save, and what we do differently.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
September 3, 2025
Case Study
Case Study: How Lincoln Elementary Saved 15 Hours Per Week
A detailed look at how one school district implemented our Teacher Suite and the measurable results they achieved.
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Jessica Park
August 30, 2025
Communication
The Psychology of Effective Email Communication
Understanding what makes some emails get responses while others get ignored, and how to write messages that work.
Dr. Rachel Kim
August 28, 2025
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