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February 11, 2025
Episode 62: AI's Sputnik moment + Deepseek, CSU partners with OpenAI, ChatGP Operator + Deep Research

AI's Sputnik moment + Deepseek, CSU partners with OpenAI, ChatGP Operator + Deep Research

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About the Episode

About The Episode:

In this packed episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla break down three major developments shaking up AI in higher education. They analyze California State University's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to over 500,000 students across 23 campuses. The hosts also dig into DeepSeek's stunning $6 million AI model that's disrupting the market and sparking what some call AI's "Sputnik moment." Finally, they explore OpenAI's latest innovations including Operator and Deep Search, showing how these AI agents are transforming research and automation. This episode offers essential insights for higher education professionals trying to understand how these rapid AI developments will impact their institutions.

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Ardis Kadiu

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Dr. JC Bonilla

https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About 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!  Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.

Enrollify is produced by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Ardis Kadiu is the Founder and CEO of Element451 and hosts GenerationAI.

Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla is an executive leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence.

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