On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at the University of Michigan. With a wealth of experience from leadership roles at institutions like Brown University and Wichita State University, Dr. Pendse shares his journey, insights and the transformative potential of AI.

Key Takeaways:

(02:52) How the impact of GenAI compares to the World Wide Web.

(05:14) The University of Michigan aims to lead in AI.

(10:13) Michigan has implemented UMGPT, a free AI platform for over 100,000 community members, focusing on equity, accessibility and privacy.

(16:54) Reducing bias in AI models is vital.

(20:10) The Maizey platform at Michigan serves as a 24/7 tutor, significantly improving student performance and saving faculty time.

(24:12) Michigan plans to release a public version of Maizey to help students find scholarships, showcasing the university’s commitment to societal impact.

(31:02) Measuring the ROI of AI systems in education includes both financial impact and student well-being.

(39:44) A national AI strategy and collaborative efforts across institutions and industries are crucial.

(50:03) Collaborative leadership and addressing AI fears are essential for success.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Ravi Pendse - https://www.linkedin.com/in/umichcio/

University of Michigan - https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-michigan/

University of Michigan Gen AI resources - https://genai.umich.edu

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