In this conversation, Joe and Freddie discuss the latest news in AI, including the increasing use of AI in higher education and the release of a new open-source language model by Google. They emphasize the importance of colleges and universities developing a framework and governance structure for AI implementation. The next major milestone for institutions is to leverage their data as the foundation for AI applications. They also discuss the role of IT departments in leading AI initiatives and the need for executive sponsorship and collaboration across functional areas.

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