Artificial intelligence can analyze, predict, and even compose. But can it feel? Professor Jesse Wheeler of Stillman College joins Crimson AI to reflect on the limits of machine-made art, the irreplaceable joy of the creative process, and why the future of music still depends on the human touch.

From the Pentagon to the frontlines of data warfare, Junaid Islam of OODA Group discusses the promise and peril of AI in military and intelligence operations. In this Crimson AI conversation, he emphasizes the importance of testing, verification, and ethics, reminding us that true leadership in AI isn’t about speed, but about responsibility.

How can artificial intelligence help teachers save time, personalize instruction, and strengthen student learning? Dr. Peter Eley, Special Assistant to the Provost at Alabama A&M University, joins Crimson AI to discuss his groundbreaking AI framework, designed to guide educators in using technology ethically, efficiently, and creatively.

From CD-ROMs to ChatGPT, Dr. Raj Chaudhury has witnessed every wave of educational technology. In this episode of Crimson AI, he discusses how universities can navigate the policy, pedagogy, and purpose of AI—empowering faculty to teach intentionally and students to thrive in a world where expertise is constantly being redefined.

How do we move from experimenting with AI to truly integrating it into how we work, learn, and lead? In this Crimson AI episode, Dr. Paula Payton, Senior Manager at Deloitte and keynote speaker at the ACHE AI Exchange, joins hosts Lee Laska and Jason Miller to discuss AI enablement, the power of agentic systems, and the human trust needed to solve society’s biggest challenges.

From classroom creativity to boardroom policy, Rena Philips reveals how Mobile County Public Schools is embracing artificial intelligence to enhance teaching, learning, and communication. This Crimson AI conversation highlights how early AI literacy can build confident, future-ready students across Alabama.

Can AI make better writers? Dr. Stephen Rizzo thinks it can, if we teach with integrity. Dr. Rizzo joins Jason on Crimson AI to discuss how he’s transforming composition classes through the ethical use of AI and a focus on critical thinking.

How do you teach students to think critically in an age of automation? Dr. Laura Pitts joins Lee and Crimson AI to discuss Jacksonville State University’s new AI literacy micro-credential, designed to help students understand not only how AI works but also how to use it ethically and effectively. From fact-checking hallucinations to balancing transparency and creativity, Dr. Pitts brings a librarian’s precision and a teacher’s heart to the future of learning.

What happens when a creative writer meets artificial intelligence? Crimson AI hosts Lee Laska and Jason Miller talk with Dr. Lindsay Doukopoulos of Auburn University about how AI is transforming teaching, ethics, and creative expression. Through her lens as a poet and educator, she discusses how universities can balance innovation with authenticity and why the future favors preparation over resistance.