This episode explores the PhD student's background and how their work intersects with AI, particularly generative AI, and its application in academic writing and research. The conversation touches upon personal experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, the perceived necessity of AI skills for computer scientists, and the real-world challenges and ethical considerations of using AI, such as data privacy and potential job displacement. Finally, they discuss the future role of AI in software development and offer advice to students considering its use in their projects.

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Hosts: Gabriell Tetaj and Kenrick Gevers
Guest: Prasanna Balasuriya