AI x Higher ed is a podcast for educators about AI in education. Hosted by Stefan Bauschard and Anand Rao, AI x Higher Ed will provide weekly updates on developments in AI and their impact on education, as well as interviews with special guests.
What Should Students Learn When AI Knows Everything? - AI Update for Oct 7, 2026
AI in education is forcing us to rethink what students actually need to learn when machines possess advanced knowledge.We examine the purpose of modern schooling and why the traditional model of passive consumption is becoming obsolete. This analysis clarifies how to prepare students to actively shape the future rather than simply adapting to automated tools.Moving beyond standardized metrics is essential for effective skill acquisition. We break down the shift required to move from rote memorization toward the critical thinking necessary to thrive alongside emerging technology.Subscribe for more honest takes on the future of education.
24 Sept 2026
Scientific Discovery in the Age of AI: What’s Next? - The Sept 23, 2026 AI Update
AI governance is shifting from theoretical debate to urgent international policy. We analyze what this means for the academic sector.Universities are facing a dual challenge as AI reshapes both administrative oversight and the core nature of research. We examine the rare convergence at the UN Security Council regarding AI safety, highlighting why global policy decisions are now directly impacting how institutions manage risk and innovation.Beyond institutional policy, we break down how biological discoveries are accelerating through automated systems. This shift forces a reckoning with the traditional purpose of higher education. If you want to understand how the future of universities is being rewritten by autonomous tools, this analysis connects the dots between global regulation and campus reality.Subscribe for more honest takes on the future of high-risk technology.
19 Sept 2026
AI x Higher Ed: Are We Prepared for What’s Coming?
Can AI in higher ed reshape how we approach instruction? We discuss the practical implications of current tools on the academic landscape.Stefan Bauschard and Anand Rao sit down with Tim Dasey to break down the complexities of integrating advanced software into the classroom. As educational technology continues to outpace policy development, educators are left to navigate shifting standards of academic integrity without clear guidance.This discussion focuses on the necessary adjustments for institutions, moving beyond simple reaction to thoughtful implementation. If you are tracking how AI policy will define the future of the university experience, this conversation provides the context you need.Subscribe for more honest takes on the future of technology and education.
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