In this episode of the Unofficial Office Hours podcast, host Justin Hodgson is joined once again by Dr. Kevin Jones for a conversation that takes the pulse of artificial intelligence in higher education. The episode opens with a look into the current AI landscape, including what the recent Grok incident reveals about risk, governance, and responsibility for institutions.

From there, the conversation turns to Schmitz and Laird’s AI-powered pedagogy article in EDUCAUSE Review and what it suggests for teaching, learning, and faculty practice. The episode closes with forward-looking predictions for 2026, inspired by a recent eSchool News article by Laura Ascione om emerging EdTech and AI trends. A timely discussion for educators and leaders thinking critically about innovation, ethics, and what’s coming next in higher education.

Also, referenced in this podcast: 7 AI Decisions That Will Define Higher Education in Forbes Magazine