[Early Cut] AI, WHAT THE TECH?! - What is AI, and what can it really do? | Drs. Huss and Ghosh |Ep 1

This is an early cut. We re-recorded this episode! Check that out!

Dr. Huss and Dr. Ghosh kick off their podcast series with a deep dive into what AI really is, how it works, and what it means for higher education. In Episode One of AI, WHAT THE TECH?!, they unpack the myths and realities of artificial intelligence, explore its history, and discuss its growing impact on teaching, learning, and the future of universities.

------------------------------
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
1:40 AI is a Messy Term -- Let's unpack it
9:33 Brief History of AI
16:28 How AI "thinks"
22:12 Why are prompts important?
25:45 Why this matters for higher education?
33:10 Rise of Agentic AI
35:55 Closing Thoughts
------------------------------


References & Resources:
AI Snake Oil – aisnakeoil.substack.com/
Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide – teachingwithai.com/
Anthropic Research on AI Prediction – www.anthropic.com/
Fragile Families Challenge Study – www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2004503117

Join the Conversation!
What are your thoughts on AI in education? Let us know in the comments!

📢 Subscribe for more insights on AI, education, and the future of learning!