Responsible AI in Higher Ed and Beyond

About this episode

The episode discusses the responsible use of artificial intelligence in higher education and the ethical challenges it presents.

Artificial intelligence has long been part of our world, but the rapid rise of generative AI has brought new urgency to questions of how we use it and how we use it responsibly. In this episode of Degrees of Impact, host Michelle Apuzzio speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Allan, assistant professor and director of the Institute for Responsible Technology at Nazareth University. Together, they explore the Institute’s work, the ethical dilemmas that come with AI-driven innovation, and what it means for bo...

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Apuzzio

Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Allan

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• higher education
• ethical dilemmas
• responsible technology
• innovation

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• generative AI
• ethical dilemmas
• higher education
• responsible technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute for Responsible Technology, Nazareth University

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