Nearly 80% of Australian students are already using generative AI – but should they be?

In this episode, Celeste Fourie and David Karsten are joined by Alex Jenkins, Director of the WA Data Science Innovation Hub to discuss the future of artificial intelligence in education. 

From AI-powered tutoring to the risks of cognitive offloading, this episode examines how students and educators can collaborate with AI while preserving critical thinking.

• From neural networks to ChatGPT: how generative AI became mainstream [01:14]
• AI in classrooms: mastery learning and AI tutoring [04:53]
• Assessments, skill building and academic integrity in tertiary education [12:00]
• The danger of cognitive offloading [14:41]
• AI risks, ethics and equity gaps [21:31]
• How students and educators can use AI responsibly [27:48]

Learn more

• AI’s impact on education in Australia: podcast insights
• An (AI) tutor for every student TEDx
• Assessment 2030

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Alex Jenkins, Director of the WA Data Science Innovation Hub

Alex is an artificial intelligence specialist and experienced technology leader. He has more than 15 years of experience working in the technology space where he implements and advocates for analytics, data science and artificial intelligence solutions. 

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Behind the scenes

Hosts: Celeste Fourie and David Karsten

Content Creator and recordist: Caitlin Crowley

Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Natasha Weeks

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