In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla dive deep into the current state of AI adoption in higher education, drawing insights from their experience at the University System of Georgia AI Summit 2024. They explore the evolution of AI technology, from its historical roots to the latest developments in generative AI and AI assistants. The conversation highlights the gap between the potential of AI in education and the current readiness of institutions to adopt these technologies. Ardis introduces a fascinating framework for understanding the AI stack, explaining how it can revolutionize student engagement and personalization at scale.The Current State of AI Adoption in Higher Education (00:00:06)Insights from the University System of Georgia AI Summit 2024Discussion on the readiness of institutions to adopt AI technologiesThe gap between AI potential and current implementation in educationHistorical Context and Evolution of AI (00:05:48)Overview of AI development since the 1950sThe progression from simple models to neural networks and transformersHow recent advancements have led to the current capabilities of generative AIThe AI Stack: A Framework for Understanding AI Systems (00:13:48)Explanation of the four layers: Brain (LLM), Memory, Skills, and OrchestrationHow these layers work together to create sophisticated AI assistantsThe importance of context and personality in AI interactionsPersonalization at Scale in Higher Education (00:27:24)The challenge of providing personalized experiences to studentsHow AI can enable segment-of-one marketing and engagementThe concept of a digital team powered by AI to enhance student experiencesThe Future of AI in Higher Education (00:28:38)Survey results on perceived usefulness of AI in different areas of educationDiscussion on the overemphasis on teaching and learning applicationsThe potential for AI in enrollment management and student experienceBeyond Prompt Engineering (00:29:24)Why prompt engineering may become less relevant in the near futureThe evolution of AI interfaces and how they're becoming more user-friendlyThe importance of focusing on practical applications rather than technical detailsChallenges in AI Adoption for Higher Education Institutions (00:34:13)The tendency for institutions to be late adopters of new technologiesThe need for education and early adopters to drive innovationHow AI readiness varies across different departments within universitiesClosing Thoughts (00:38:53)The potential for AI to reinforce silos within universitiesThe importance of enterprise-level AI readinessThe ongoing work needed to fully integrate AI into higher education
- - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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