On this episode of Higher Ed Pulse, host Mallory Willsea is joined by Brad Carson—former University of Tulsa president, former U.S. Congressman, and now president of Americans for Responsible Innovation—to explore how colleges are being drafted into America’s AI future. They break down the implications of two recent executive orders that effectively position higher education as both workforce engines and cybersecurity sentinels in the AI era. This isn’t a drill—colleges are now critical infrastructure. So, what role should higher ed play in shaping AI’s trajectory? Let’s dive in.

Guest Name: Brad Carson, President, Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI)

Guest Bio: Brad Carson is President of Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), a nonprofit supporting AI policies that protect the public while maintaining our country’s lead in innovation. Carson has also served as president of the University of Tulsa since 2021. Carson was previously elected as congressman for Oklahoma's 2nd District and served from 2001 to 2005. After his time in Congress, Carson was appointed as Under Secretary of the Army and later as Acting Under Secretary of Defense.

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