Episodes

  • Ardis Closes an Era at Element451, Returns to Builder Mode as AI Reshapes Tech

    Ardis Closes an Era at Element451, Returns to Builder Mode as AI Reshapes Tech
    Jul 8 2025
    In this special episode of Generation AI, Ardis announces a major milestone: after nearly a decade of leading Element451 as Founder and CEO, he’s stepping away from the CEO role and returning to what he loves most—building. Recorded just after the big reveal at Engage Summit 2025, Ardis and JC dive into the reasons behind this move, what it means for the future of Element451, and why this shift aligns perfectly with the intense AI talent wars reshaping the industry today.Opening: Major Leadership Announcement at Engage Summit 2025 (00:00:00)JC introduces the special nature of this episodeAnnouncement that Ardis Kadiu is stepping down as CEO of Element451Context of the announcement made at Engage Summit with 600+ attendeesTransition to board member role while continuing to guide company visionThe Timing and Reasoning Behind the Transition (00:03:12)Element451's evolution from scrappy startup to industry-leading scale-upPlatform transformation into an AI workforce platformStrong team and customer momentum as indicators for transitionArdis's identity as a builder at heart wanting to return to startup modeCEO vs Board Member: Defining the New Role (00:05:43)Differences between hands-on CEO involvement and strategic board guidanceFocus shift from operations to product and innovation visionNo disruption to Element's mission or customer experienceBusiness continuity with added resources from PSG investmentCompany Culture and DNA Beyond Leadership (00:10:19)Discussion of Element's "no BS" cultureCulture defined by people, not just leadershipConfidence in team's ability to maintain company valuesThe importance of hiring good people who fit the missionThe AI Talent Wars and Market Dynamics (00:14:39)Meta forming super intelligence team by poaching from OpenAIDiscussion of $100 million compensation packages for top AI talentSam Altman's "mercenaries vs missionaries" positioningExamples like Cursor successfully recruiting from AnthropicBuilding in the AI Era: Opportunities and Acceleration (00:26:08)Small teams achieving massive scale with AI-first approachesLower barriers to entry for new companiesThe compound effect of AI expertise and experimentationCapital actively seeking AI talent and ideasReflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey (00:33:14)Lessons from building three previous companiesThe importance of network, connections, and accumulated knowledgeHow each venture accelerates the learning curvePlans to continue sharing the journey on the podcastHigher Education's True Value and Mission (00:40:05)Education as more than knowledge transfer - it's about communityPersonal story of how NYU connections led to Element451The rewarding nature of building for higher educationAdvice for ed tech builders to stay connected to the mission - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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    45 mins
  • From AI features to AI teammates, exponential vs incremental change, student satisfaction metrics, culture transformation

    From AI features to AI teammates, exponential vs incremental change, student satisfaction metrics, culture transformation
    Jul 1 2025
    In this special episode recorded at Engage 2025, Generation AI hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla sit down with Dr. Tracy Brundage, President of ABAC in Georgia, for a candid conversation about the real challenges of AI transformation in higher education. Moving beyond the typical efficiency metrics, they explore what it truly means to be "AI powered, people focused" and why incremental change isn't enough anymore. The discussion reveals that the biggest obstacles aren't technological—they're human, cultural, and structural. With students arriving on campus after years of ChatGPT use in high school, the panel examines how institutions must fundamentally rethink their approach to education, moving from delivering more software features to providing AI teammates that actually get used. This conversation offers practical insights for leaders struggling to balance rapid technological change with the timeless mission of creating belonging and connection for students.Opening: The State of AI in Higher Education (00:00:08)Closing session from Engage 2025 conference in CharlotteTheme: "AI powered, people focused" frames every conversationAI becoming foundation of campus services, not just an add-onPanel explores obstacles and transformation challengesThe Exponential vs. Incremental Problem (00:03:31)Artists identifies gap between incremental desires and exponential needsPeople asking for efficiency gains while missing bigger transformation questionsOld ways of thinking blocking adoption of transformative approachesNeed to change internally to make things better for studentsBeyond Technology: The Real Barriers (00:06:06)Tracy identifies culture, systems, and structure as main obstacles"Sometimes less is less" - the problem of wearing too many hatsStudents arriving with 4 years of ChatGPT experience from high schoolChallenge of evolving academic integrity in digital ageThe 93% Problem: Unused Features (00:08:14)Across industries, 93% of software features go unusedAdding more features increases anxiety rather than solving problemsElement451 shifting from features to AI agents that handle entire workflowsFocus on delivering teammates, not toolsAI as a Unifying Force (00:09:22)Discussion of AI breaking down traditional silosABAC bringing admissions and alumni into same officeAI accelerating organizational transformationChange management as the critical factor, not technologyMeasuring What Matters: Student Experience (00:13:04)Moving beyond efficiency metrics like hours savedStudent belonging and connection as key success indicatorsWhy higher ed lacks customer satisfaction scores for studentsAI exposing existing cracks in educational systemsThe Unknown Future of Work and Education (00:17:19)Preparing students for jobs that don't exist yetLegacy programs may not offer viable career pathways20% chance AI development goes wrong, 80% chance for abundanceBuilding for next 6 months while future remains uncertainClosing Wisdom and North Star Advice (00:21:14)Tracy: "Design with empathy, lead with curiosity, never lose sight of the student"Artists: Everyone is figuring it out together, no true experts existStart where you are and keep building incrementallyJC: "Be a manager of AI and leader of people" - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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  • Engage Summit 2025 Preview Special

    Engage Summit 2025 Preview Special
    Jun 23 2025
    In this special conference preview episode, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla take listeners behind the scenes of Element451's upcoming Engage Summit, a three-day intensive gathering of 600+ higher education leaders focused on building the AI workforce. The episode breaks down the conference's "AI powered, people focused" theme while exploring how institutions are moving from AI-curious to AI-native mindsets. The hosts discuss their individual presentations, from AGI's impact on knowledge work to practical vibe coding sessions, providing insight into the cutting-edge AI strategies that will shape higher education's future. This episode is essential for understanding where the industry is heading and how leaders can prepare for an agentic world.Opening and Conference Introduction (00:00:00)Introduction to Engage Summit: June 24-26 in Charlotte, North Carolina600+ in person, and 2000+ virtual higher education leaders gathering for three-day intensiveTheme: "AI-powered, People-Focused"The Origin Story and Philosophy of Engage Summit (00:02:51)Conference designed as industry event, not just Element451 user conferenceEvolution from bleeding-edge technology focus to AI-centered programmingConnection between Engage Summit and Enrollify Podcast network"AI powered, people focused" approach to conference designConference Structure and Design Strategy (00:09:23)Day 1-2: Open to entire higher education industryDay 3: Deep dive for Element451 customers onlyGoal: Attendees leave with campus-ready agent playbooks50+ sessions across multiple tracks with virtual streaming optionKeynote Speakers and Strategic Sessions (00:13:18)Dr. Kosmas Karadimitriou from PSG: "Agents shifting from tool to teammate"Presidential POV panel on AI-powered resilience in uncertain timesCrisis communications using AI for rapid deploymentFocus on real-world applications and expert commentaryArdis Kadiu's Conference Presentations (00:22:57)Product keynote: 60-minute preview of AI agents and platform transformationVibe coding session: Building functional apps using natural languageDeep research tools: First agentic capabilities now availableAGI discussion: What happens when AI outperforms humans at intellectual tasksJC Bonilla's Conference Sessions (00:32:25)Market research calibration with Tambolini researchAI maturity models for higher education with Doc SmithAdvanced ChatGPT features lightning talkFocus on change management fatigue and resource-trapped institutionsThe Evolution of AI's Role in Higher Education (00:30:47)Discussion of AI as enabler vs. replacement in 2025-2026 timeframeProductivity boost and value creation in near termStudent experience improvements through AI integrationMoving beyond "AI will take your job" to practical implementationConference Wrap-Up and Registration (00:40:13)Virtual attendance available at engage.element451.comAll sessions will be recorded and made available post-conferencePositioned as one of most advanced AI conferences in higher educationEmphasis on practical sessions with real use cases - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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    42 mins
  • CEO insights on AI transformation, Speed as the new moat, OpenAI hits $10B, Meta buys Scale AI, Apple's AI struggles

    CEO insights on AI transformation, Speed as the new moat, OpenAI hits $10B, Meta buys Scale AI, Apple's AI struggles
    Jun 17 2025
    In this episode of Generation AI, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu explore what it means to build truly AI-native organizations. Fresh from a CEO conference, Ardis shares critical insights about how AI-first companies are fundamentally different from traditional SaaS businesses. They break down the major AI news of the week, including OpenAI's milestone of hitting $10 billion in annual revenue, their 80% price drop on the O3 Pro model, Meta's strategic acquisition of Scale AI, and Apple's continued struggles with AI integration at WWDC. The discussion focuses on why legacy companies face serious headwinds while AI-native organizations achieve non-linear growth through speed and efficiency. This episode is essential listening for higher education leaders who need to understand how AI transformation goes beyond adding chatbots - it requires rethinking your entire operational model and organizational culture.Recent AI News Roundup (00:00:32)OpenAI reaches $10 billion annual recurring revenue milestoneO3 Pro model pricing drops 80% while delivering superior reasoning capabilitiesMeta's strategic acquisition of Scale AI to accelerate path to AGIApple's disappointing WWDC showing with continued AI integration delaysDefining AI-Native Organizations (00:13:37)AI-native as organizational fabric, not a checkbox featureEvery process designed assuming AI is always on and learningFundamental difference from traditional SaaS companies adding AI wrappersThe journey from SaaS to cloud to AI-first to AI-nativeTraditional SaaS Company Headwinds (00:18:07)Linear scaling model requiring more humans for growthIncreasing customer acquisition costs in saturated marketsLegacy code bases preventing rapid AI integration"This is how we've always done it" mentality blocking transformationAI-Native Company Advantages (00:26:19)Non-linear growth with minimal headcount (Cursor's 500M ARR example)Speed as the primary competitive moatReduced dependency on human resources for scalingBuilt-in agility enabling faster product innovation and iterationBeyond Insights to Action (00:31:45)Moving from dashboards to prescriptive actionsAI telling you what to do next, then doing it for youConsumer expectations shaped by Amazon-like experiences and ChatGPT interactionsAnchoring effect making static solutions appear outdatedOrganizational Transformation Requirements (00:36:26)AI literacy must be distributed across entire organization, not siloedAvoiding two-class employee systems that create culture clashesIndividual responsibility to seek AI-forward organizationsDaily compounding effect approach rather than overnight transformationCultural and Human Factors (00:39:33)Leadership must model AI-first behavior dailyGradient approach to transformation with consistent progressEmployee upskilling essential for career viabilityOrganizational DNA change required for true AI-native status - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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  • AGI Timeline 2029: What Happens When AI Surpasses Human Intelligence?

    AGI Timeline 2029: What Happens When AI Surpasses Human Intelligence?
    Jun 10 2025
    Forget everything you think you know about AI timelines. The world's top AI labs now say AGI—artificial intelligence that surpasses humans at all tasks—is 5 years away, not 50. ChatGPT's 800 million users was just the beginning. When AI can teach better than any professor, diagnose better than any doctor, and code better than any developer, what happens to human work? To education? To you? This isn't futurism—it's a timeline shock that's sending universities into crisis mode. The race to AGI is on, and if you're not preparing now, you're already behind.Opening: From Basketball to AGI's Moon Shot (00:00:00)The Knicks' 25-year drought as metaphor for timeline compressionAGI as "today's moon shot" with labs racing at full throttleThe shift from "will AI get smart?" to "AI is already outthinking us"The Context: Why This Matters Today (00:04:21)ChatGPT's explosive growth: 800 million users in under 3 years—history's fastest tech adoptionCurrent AI still "narrow"—brilliant but limited like a writer who can't do mathSam Altman's bombshell: "We now know how to build AGI"Why education leaders need to understand this shift immediatelyWhat Is AGI and How Is It Different? (00:11:33)The specialist doctor vs. Leonardo da Vinci comparisonAGI capabilities: learns without training, transfers knowledge, solves new problemsOpenAI's definition: outperforms humans at most economically valuable workGoogle DeepMind's bar: matching Einstein's scientific breakthroughsMachines shifting from assistants to peers—or superiorsThe Timeline Shock: Why Now? (00:20:54)Sam Altman: AGI by 2029 (current presidential term)Dario Amodei: AI outsmarts humans by 20262,778 AI researchers: median prediction now 2047, down 13 years in one year10% chance of AGI by 2027—"Would you board that plane?"Compute growing 10x yearly, costs down 99.7%, $212 billion invested in 2024What This Means for the Knowledge Economy (00:27:23)80% of US workforce faces task disruption—all wage and education levelsNot just blue-collar: lawyers, doctors, engineers, executives all impactedMcKinsey already cutting 10% workforce, replacing with AIThe paradox: GDP could 10x while jobs disappearGitHub Copilot at 77,000 organizations, growing 180% yearlyThe Education Paradox (00:33:02)Universities' three pillars: knowledge transfer, certification, communityAGI breaks the first two completelyWhen AI teaches perfectly for free, "what's a lecture for?"When AI outperforms any graduate, "what's a diploma for?"Chegg's stock crash, coding bootcamps struggling, MBA programs questioning valueThree Futures for Universities (00:40:06)Human-Edge College: Small seminars, mentorship, emotional intelligence, ethicsResearch Steward: Ethical guardians of AGI, independent from profit motivesLifelong Learning Platform: Continuous upskilling partner using AI at scaleThe shift from information delivery to human developmentYear One Projection: The AI Teammate Era (00:48:29)AI agents as actual teammates handling meetings, reports, decisionsStudents using AI regardless of policies—adaptation isn't optionalSchools must decide how to integrate, not whetherThe institutions experimenting now vs. those falling behindYear Five Projection: The Hybrid Intelligence Era (00:50:01)2030: Seamless human-AI collaboration across all knowledge workNew jobs emerge: AI psychologists, algorithm auditors, team coordinatorsEvery student with 24/7 personalized AI tutorProfessors transform into coaches, degrees become competency-basedYear Ten Projection: Abundance or Inequality (00:52:51)Best case: Monthly scientific breakthroughs, disease prevention, climate solutionsWorst case: Mass unemployment, extreme inequality, human purpose crisisLarry Ellison's $600B Stargate project for personalized medicineEducation's new role: helping humans find meaning when machines do the workThe Call to Action: Lead or Be Led (00:59:37)Change is coming faster than anyone thinks—decades are now yearsStart experimenting immediately—not next semester, nowFocus on uniquely human qualities: empathy, creativity, ethical reasoningUniversities must become thought leaders, not bystanders"The future isn't fixed—we decide if AGI amplifies or replaces us" - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and ...
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  • Dear Class of 2025: You're Competing with AI for Your First Job

    Dear Class of 2025: You're Competing with AI for Your First Job
    Jun 3 2025
    In this eye-opening episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla tackle the harsh reality facing the Class of 2025 - the first graduating class in human history competing directly with AI for entry-level jobs. With college graduate unemployment hitting 6% (exceeding the national average for the first time in 45 years), they explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the job market. The hosts analyze reports from CBS News and SignalFire, discuss Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's stark prediction of 20% unemployment, and offer practical advice for new grads navigating this unprecedented shift. This episode is essential listening for students, parents, educators, and anyone concerned about how AI is transforming the path from education to employment.The First Generation Competing with AI (00:00:00)Setting up the paradox: greatest productivity explosion yet most uncertain future for graduatesEvery generation gets a defining technology - this one gets AI4 million Americans graduating into the tightest labor market competing with AIUnprecedented Graduate Unemployment Crisis (00:05:52)College graduate unemployment hits 6% vs 4.2% national averageFirst time in 45 years graduates face higher unemployment than general populationAverage student loan debt of $37,000 creating impossible catch-22Entry-level positions requiring 3-5 years experienceTech Industry Restructuring and Entry-Level Freeze (00:10:20)Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon freezing entry-level programming positionsTech companies posting record profits while eliminating junior rolesTech as historic engine of economic mobility now stallingParents questioning if STEM degrees still matterDario Amodei's 20% Unemployment Warning (00:19:51)Anthropic CEO predicts unemployment rivaling Great Depression80% of code to be written by AI within two yearsDiscussion of hyperbole vs reality in AI predictionsGDP growth implications and historical contextAll In Podcast Insights: New Grads as "Autocomplete of the Past" (00:25:00)Chamath's analogy: new grads were human autocomplete, AI does it betterYoung + AI-native = hireable vs old + resistant = obsoleteSolution: start companies, join startups, or get left behindEvery revolution creates more than it destroysUniversities at a Crossroads (00:28:48)Education as expensive trap vs great equalizer debateCurriculum development pressure and credential inflationUniversities' slow response but emphasis on critical thinkingAlternative paths (bootcamps, certificates) under pressurePractical Advice for New Graduates (00:34:22)Double down on becoming AI-native - use every tool, automate everythingSkip Fortune 500s - target Series A startups or start your ownEmbrace controlled chaos - job security is dead, adaptability is keyFind human + AI roles, not human vs AI positionsInterview question tip: ask how they use AI personallyThe Great Experiment with No Control Group (00:39:06)Running an unprecedented experiment on an entire generationClass of 2025: lost generation or first AI generation?Old path closing for students, revolution or irrelevance for educatorsEveryone must be an active participant, not passive observerIndustrial revolution parallels and being part of history - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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    45 mins
  • Windows goes agent-first, Google AI Mode lands, Veo 3 kills Hollywood, Ive + OpenAI $6.5B deal, Claude 4 hits

    Windows goes agent-first, Google AI Mode lands, Veo 3 kills Hollywood, Ive + OpenAI $6.5B deal, Claude 4 hits
    May 27 2025
    In this news-packed episode, JC and Ardis break down the major AI announcements from Microsoft Build, Google I/O, OpenAI's acquisition of Jony Ive's company, and Anthropic's Claude 4 launch. They explore how Microsoft is transforming Windows into an agent-first platform with MCP integration, Google's massive push into AI applications with Veo 3 video generation and AI search mode, OpenAI's $6.5 billion move into hardware design, and Anthropic's new Claude 4 model focused on advanced coding. The hosts discuss what these developments mean for higher education professionals and how each tech giant is positioning itself differently - Microsoft as the agent OS, Google as the AI dev layer, OpenAI owning AI interfaces, and Anthropic delivering the agent brain.Introduction and Overview (00:00:00)Rapid-fire week of AI announcements from major tech companiesMicrosoft Build, Google I/O, OpenAI hardware moves, and Anthropic Claude 4Each company positioning differently in the AI ecosystemMicrosoft Build 2025: Windows Goes Agent-First (00:02:55)Windows AI Foundry emerges as toolkit for building AI agentsAdoption of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for multi-agent orchestrationWindows Recall bringing memory and context to AI assistantsCopilot Studio for building agents across Microsoft ecosystemNLWeb transforms websites into conversational interfaces for AI agentsGoogle I/O: The AI Application Layer Push (00:11:46)Gemini models show 50x increase in usage year-over-yearIntroduction of Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro with deep thinking modeLearnLM: Fine-tuned models specifically for educationVeo 3: Revolutionary AI video generation with synchronized audioImageGen 4 for advanced image generationFlow: AI-powered filmmaking tool for creating scenes and charactersNotebookLM now creates video overviews from conceptsGoogle AI Search Mode: The SEO Game Changer (00:24:49)Structured answers replacing traditional blue linksMobile search with video and image capabilitiesMajor implications for website traffic and SEO strategiesCompetition with Perplexity and ChatGPT searchShift in user behavior toward deep research queriesOpenAI Acquires Jony Ive's Company IO (00:33:25)$6.5 billion acquisition brings iPhone designer to OpenAIFocus on ambient intelligence and AI-first physical devicesMoving beyond software to hardware interfacesPotential for revolutionary AI device designThe evolution from productive to hedonic technologyAnthropic Launches Claude 4 (00:41:26)Advanced reasoning and coding proficiency improvementsPositioning as one of the most capable coding modelsEnhanced agent use capabilitiesDeep reasoning for complex problem-solvingExpansion of API to support MCP integrationMCP: The Universal Protocol Connecting Everything (00:43:48)All major players adopting Model Context ProtocolMicrosoft, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic supporting MCPSimplifying integrations between AI systemsCreating the "HTTP for agents" to communicateMajor implications for building connected AI ecosystemsKey Takeaways and Future Implications (00:46:18)Microsoft building the agent operating systemGoogle creating the AI development layerOpenAI focusing on AI interfaces and hardwareAnthropic delivering the agent brainAll working toward AI systems that live, think, and work across everything - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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  • AI Didn't Break Education - It Exposed the Cracks

    AI Didn't Break Education - It Exposed the Cracks
    May 20 2025
    In this thought-provoking episode of Generation AI, hosts Dr. JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu welcome special guest Michael McGetrick, a veteran educator and creative technologist, to explore how AI is transforming teaching and learning. They discuss the urgent question facing educators today: what is AI doing to student learning? The conversation examines how AI is exposing existing cracks in educational systems rather than breaking them, highlighting a "relevance crisis" rather than a "cheating crisis." From redesigning assessment methods to understanding how AI enhances skill-based learning, the hosts share research findings and personal experiences about the real impact of tools like ChatGPT in education, and how students and educators can adapt to this new reality that's already here.AI's Impact on Teaching and Learning Today (00:00:00)AI is exposing existing cracks in educational systems rather than breaking themIntroduction to the urgent questions facing educators, parents, and technologistsThe shift from AI as the future of education to AI as the present realityIntroduction to Mike McGetrick and His Course (00:02:23)Mike McGetrick joins as a guest expert - principal at Spark451, veteran educator, and creative technologistThe hosts establish their educational backgrounds and experiencesMike shares his experience teaching a generative AI course at Brooklyn CollegeDesigning a Curriculum for Generative AI (00:05:27)How Mike approached creating a curriculum from scratch for teaching AI in designBalancing traditional design principles with new AI toolsThe importance of building a foundation of knowledge while integrating AI toolsThe Time-to-Value Shift in Learning (00:07:48)Students can now apply principles in minutes rather than over weeksHow immediate application affects the learning processTeaching students to think about design elements as "data features" for promptsThe "Cheating" Controversy in Education (00:12:25)Discussion of the viral New York Magazine article about students using AIThe concept of "cheating" versus utilizing available toolsHow traditional assessment methods are becoming outdatedRedefining Learning Through Outcomes (00:17:52)Focus on quality of output rather than effort or "the grind"The balance between mental health concerns and educational standardsThe importance of learning through struggle and growthThe Relevance Crisis in Higher Education (00:27:59)AI didn't break education - it exposed how outdated it already wasThe need for education to adapt to modern skills and outcomesHow higher education needs to evolve to remain relevantResearch Findings on AI's Impact on Learning (00:29:23)Discussion of 51 studies on ChatGPT's effect on learningLearning performance shows significant improvement with AI after 4-8 weeksModerate effects on concept learning and higher-order thinkingAI as Coach Rather Than Answer Provider (00:36:54)The importance of using AI as a thinking partnerConcern about students not building foundational knowledgeThe need to teach students about their own learning processAI in the Workforce (00:40:59)The growing emphasis on AI skills in the workplaceCEOs requiring employees to use AI as part of their jobsDebate on whether specialists or generalists will thrive in an AI-driven workplaceClosing Thoughts: A Path Forward (00:49:17)Suggestion for a new course on "My Learning Journey" to help students understand how learning happensUnderstanding the learning process as crucial for deciding how to use AI effectivelyThe transformation of education and embracing the changes ahead - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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    53 mins