Dr. Huss and Dr. Ghosh kick off their podcast series with a deep dive into what AI really is, how it works, and what it means for higher education. In Episode One of AI, WHAT THE TECH?!, they unpack the myths and realities of artificial intelligence, explore its history, and discuss its growing impact on teaching, learning, and the future of universities.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

1:40 AI is a Messy Term -- Let's unpack it

9:33 Brief History of AI 16:28 How AI "thinks"

22:12 Why are prompts important?

25:45 Why this matters for higher education?

33:10 Rise of Agentic AI

35:55 Closing Thoughts

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References & Resources:

AI Snake Oil – https://aisnakeoil.substack.com

Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide – https://teachingwithai.com

Anthropic Research on AI Prediction – https://www.anthropic.com

Fragile Families Challenge Study – https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2004...

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