AI Accountability in Higher Education

AI Accountability in Higher Education

June 23, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 18

About this episode

Dr. JC Bonilla and Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner discuss AI accountability in higher education, focusing on governance and ethical considerations.

In this episode of Higher Intelligence, Dr. JC Bonilla and guest Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner examine who decides what AI is allowed to do on campus and who holds accountability when AI goes wrong. They discuss recent government intervention in AI model deployment, the rise of AI-powered academic discovery, and the emergence of agentic AI workflows in higher education. Drawing on leadership frameworks and real campus examples, the conversation explores practical approaches to AI governance, ethical considerations, and how higher ed leaders can balance progress with accountability.

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