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September 30, 2025
Episode 97: Breaking Down Vanderbilt’s AI Playbook

Breaking Down Vanderbilt’s AI Playbook

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About the Episode

About The Episode:

In this special episode of Generation AI, listeners get an exclusive peek into Vanderbilt University’s ambitious and unconventional approach to integrating AI across campus. Hosted by Brian Piper on the AI for U podcast, this episode features Allen Karns, Chief AI and Technology Officer at Vanderbilt’s Center for Generative AI, who breaks down how Vanderbilt built Amplify—their open-source AI platform—for both administrative and academic use cases. This episode is a masterclass in institutional transformation, innovation culture, and practical AI implementation in higher education.

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Ardis Kadiu

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Dr. JC Bonilla

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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.

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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