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Generation AI

Your Essential Weekly Guide to AI in Higher Ed. New episodes drop every Tuesday. 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts.
Episode 20: Business Models for AI: Who Pays for the Revolution?

Episode 20: Business Models for AI: Who Pays for the Revolution?

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu explore the complex world of business models for artificial intelligence products and services. They discuss recent developments with Google and OpenAI, and break down

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April 16, 2024

Live from ASU+GSV: Leading with AI: Strategic Insights for Higher Ed CMOs

Live from ASU+GSV: Leading with AI: Strategic Insights for Higher Ed CMOs

About the Episode: In this episode, Ardis chats with CMO Michael Bettersworth live at the ASU+GSV AIR Show about the impactful integration of AI in higher education. Michael shares insights from Texas State Technical College’s approach to leveraging tech

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April 15, 2024

Live from ASU+GSV: Embracing AI Without Fear: Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future

Live from ASU+GSV: Embracing AI Without Fear: Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future

About the Episode: Live from the ASU+GSV AIR Show, Ardis Kadiu interviews Pamela Luckett-Smith, Chief Digital Engagement Officer at Dallas College, about the transformative role of AI in education. Pamela shares her expertise on integrating AI into

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April 13, 2024

Episode 19: Will AI Take Our Jobs?

Episode 19: Will AI Take Our Jobs?

About the Episode: Will AI take our jobs? It's the question on everyone's mind as AI races forward. In this episode, we explore AI's potential impact on work in higher education. We discuss the evolution of roles, the rise of AI assistants, and the growi

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April 9, 2024

Episode 18: AI Assistants: Your New Team Members in Higher Ed

Episode 18: AI Assistants: Your New Team Members in Higher Ed

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla explore the exciting world of AI assistants and how they're transforming higher education. Inspired by the groundbreaking AI software engineer, Devon, Ardis sh

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April 2, 2024

Episode 17: Microsoft's New Acquisition, GPT-5's Summer Debut, and NVIDIA's Game-Changer Blackwell

Episode 17: Microsoft's New Acquisition, GPT-5's Summer Debut, and NVIDIA's Game-Changer Blackwell

About the Episode: In this action-packed episode we discuss the implications of Apple and Google's potential AI partnership for on-device capabilities, Microsoft's strategic acquisition of Inflection AI to bolster their AI offerings

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March 28, 2024

Episode 16: From SQL to AI: Transforming Your Technical Team for the Future

Episode 16: From SQL to AI: Transforming Your Technical Team for the Future

About this Episode: In this insightful episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dive deep into the practical steps for organizations to become AI-ready.

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March 26, 2024

Episode 15: The Evolution of Dashboards: From Static to AI-Powered Insights

Episode 15: The Evolution of Dashboards: From Static to AI-Powered Insights

About this Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dive into the evolution of dashboards and how AI is transforming the way higher education leaders interact with and derive insights from data.

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March 19, 2024

Episode 14: Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Inner Workings of Conversational AI Chatbots

Episode 14: Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Inner Workings of Conversational AI Chatbots

About this Episode: We take a deep dive into the world of conversational AI chatbots and their transformative impact on higher education. The discussion traces the evolution of chatbots from simple, rule-based systems to the sophistica

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March 12, 2024

Episode 13: Google Gemini Controversy: Culture vs. AI

Episode 13: Google Gemini Controversy: Culture vs. AI

About this Episode: This episode of the Generation AI podcast delves into the evolution and application of predictive AI within higher education, focusing on enrollment predictions and marketing.

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March 5, 2024

Episode 12: Predictive AI: The Art and Science of Student Engagement

Episode 12: Predictive AI: The Art and Science of Student Engagement

About this Episode: This episode of the Generation AI podcast delves into the evolution and application of predictive AI within higher education, focusing on enrollment predictions and marketing.

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February 27, 2024

Bonus Episode: OpenAI’s SORA Transforms Video Production and Google introduces Gemini 1.5

Bonus Episode: OpenAI’s SORA Transforms Video Production and Google introduces Gemini 1.5

About this Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dive into the groundbreaking announcements of Google's Gemini 1.5 model and OpenAI's SORA, a revolutionary text-to-video model. The discussion s

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February 22, 2024

Episode 11: AI on Your Wrist, in Your Eyes, and On Your Mind: The Future of Wearables

Episode 11: AI on Your Wrist, in Your Eyes, and On Your Mind: The Future of Wearables

About the Episode: Explore the evolving landscape of AI-powered wearables and their implications for higher education and beyond.

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February 20, 2024

Bonus Episode: AI Touchdown: The Future Showcased in Super Bowl LVIII's Commercials

Bonus Episode: AI Touchdown: The Future Showcased in Super Bowl LVIII's Commercials

About this Episode: In this special bonus episode of "Generation AI," hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dive into the creative and impactful world of Super Bowl LVIII commercials, specifically focusing on those themed around artific

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February 15, 2024

Episode 10: Deepfakes Unmasked: The Art, Science, and Ethics of Synthetic Media

Episode 10: Deepfakes Unmasked: The Art, Science, and Ethics of Synthetic Media

About the Episode: In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of deepfakes, exploring the technology behind them, their diverse applications, ethical considerations, and what the future holds. Hosts Ardis

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February 13, 2024

Bonus Episode: From Bard to Gemini: Google's Next-Gen AI Leap Forward

Bonus Episode: From Bard to Gemini: Google's Next-Gen AI Leap Forward

About the Episode: This bonus episode of the "Generation AI" podcast dives into Google's latest AI development, focusing on the rebranding of its chatbot Bard to Gemini and the release of the new model, Gemini Ultra. The hos

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February 9, 2024

The Future of Online Search: From Keywords to Conversations

The Future of Online Search: From Keywords to Conversations

Episode SummaryIn this episode we explore the transformative shift in search engine optimization (SEO) with the advent of Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE). We dive into how generative AI is revolutionizing the way we interact with search engines, moving from k

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February 6, 2024

Episode 8: How AI Rethinks Grades and Bias in Admissions: From GPA to GPT (Grade Point Trajectory)

Episode 8: How AI Rethinks Grades and Bias in Admissions: From GPA to GPT (Grade Point Trajectory)

In this episode, we dive into the transformative potential of AI in college admissions. We explore the evolving landscape of talent matching, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities AI presents in this area.

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January 30, 2024

Episode 7: The Battle for LLM Supremacy: Open Source vs. Closed Source

Episode 7: The Battle for LLM Supremacy: Open Source vs. Closed Source

In this episode, Ardis and JC delve into the intense competition between OpenAI, Google, and Meta in the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs). The discussion highlights the contrasting approaches of open-source and closed systems in AI development. They explore how these tech giants are vying f

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January 23, 2024

Episode 6: The App Store Of AI: Rise Of Custom Bots

Episode 6: The App Store Of AI: Rise Of Custom Bots

Ardis and Dr. JC Bonilla, take a deep dive into the world of custom chatbots and their impact on the industry. Drawing on their own experiences, they share their insights into building and using custom chatbots, particularly within the context of higher education.

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January 16, 2024

Episode 5: AI and Journalism Clash: The New York Times vs. OpenAI Lawsuit and Its Implications

Episode 5: AI and Journalism Clash: The New York Times vs. OpenAI Lawsuit and Its Implications

In this episode of Generation AI Podcast, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dissect the monumental lawsuit between The New York Times and OpenAI, shedding light on its profound implications for the world of artificial intelligence and higher education. With a focus on the intersection of AI t

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January 11, 2024

People in this episode

The Host

Ardis Kadiu

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

Interviewee

Chris Federspiel

Chris is the CEO of Blackthorn.io. He has worked in the Salesforce ecosystem since 2011, and founded Blackthorn.io over 4 years ago. Blackthorn.io, a software company that lets users harness the power of Salesforce to plan engaging, revenue-driving events and simplify payment processes for higher education institutions and other industries, now has over 60 customers.

The Host

Dr. JeanCarlo (JC) Bonilla

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

Dr. Tracy L. Brundage

Tracy L. Brundage began her tenure as the eleventh president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) on August 1, 2022.

Interviewee

Lev Gonick

As the Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, I lead the design and agile management of all enterprise infrastructure, applications, products, services, and analytics at the nation's largest and most innovative university. I have over 30 years of experience in education, technology, and smart city architecture, and I am passionate about enabling and celebrating innovation, collaboration, and productivity through the broadest possible access and utilization of next-generation broadband networks and advanced technologies, including XR and AI. I am proud to be part of ASU's vision to be a comprehensive public research university that is measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed.

Interviewee

Michael Bettersworth

Michael Bettersworth is the Chief Marketing Officer at Texas State Technical College, CEO of the Center for Employability Outcomes, and the Founder of SkillsEngine. For the last 20 years, Bettersworth’s career has focused on the intersection of education and the workforce.

Interviewee

Pamela Luckett-Smith

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