In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes Alden Do Rosario, founder of Custom GPT AI, and Dr. Phil Hendrix to discuss the emerging landscape of custom chatbots and AI in higher education. The conversation explores the origins of Custom GPT AI and delves into a white paper co-authored by Dr. Hendrix on the adoption of AI in universities.
Various aspects of AI implementation in educational settings are covered, from individual faculty use to university-wide applications. The importance of responsible AI is discussed, addressing concerns about hallucinations and misinformation. The guests share insights on how custom GPTs can enhance learning experiences, improve student services, and provide valuable data for educators.
Key takeaways from the episode include the significance of curated, trusted data in building custom AI solutions for educational institutions, the potential of AI to personalize learning experiences and adapt to individual student needs, and the need for universities to embrace AI technologies to prepare students for an AI-integrated workplace.
Alden emphasizes the importance of a “crawl, walk, run, fly” approach to AI adoption in higher education, encouraging institutions to start small and scale up as they gain experience and confidence in using these transformative technologies.
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Episode References
Hendrix, P. (2024). Unlocking the Value of AI in Higher Education. CustomGPT.Ai. https://try.customgpt.ai/edu-whitepaper-pt1/