In the second episode of a three-part series on college students and generative AI, host Angeline Corvaglia is joined by Ilkem Kayican Dipcin from Sabanci University. Together, they discuss a survey conducted with first-year university students on their perspectives on AI's impact on society and their lives. The key takeaways include students' interest in AI's role in changing job markets, automation, personal decision-making, and ethical considerations. They emphasize the need to balance the excitement and concerns surrounding AI and highlight the importance of critical thinking for the next generation. The series gives a very interesting look into university students' views on using AI, and underscores the necessity of comprehensive education on AI, balancing career ambitions with ethical awareness.

 00:00 Introduction to the Series

01:07 Survey Insights: Students' Views on AI

01:25 AI's Impact on Job Markets and Careers

05:03 Ethical Considerations and Future Skills

09:27 Balancing Hype and Reality

10:16 Conclusion and Next Steps 

Link to podcast with Cal Newport mentioned in the episode: https://www.futureupodcast.com/episodes/searching-for-fit-the-impacts-of-ai-in-higher-ed/

Special thanks to

Ilkem Kayican Dipcin for taking time to be a part of this episode!

Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilkem-kayican-dipcin-25682977/

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

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List of Data Girland Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Article for young teens about the responsible use of generation AI for learning: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/in-school-how-to-make-sure-ai-assists-not-replaces/
• Educational workbook for teens: "The Empathy Challenge: Discover the importance of empathy in the digital world."  https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/empathy-challenge/1
• Ayla AI Girl video, "What does AI understand?" https://vimeo.com/916925937
• Ayla AI Girl video, "Does AI have an opinion?" https://vimeo.com/919742701

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