AI in the New International Student Landscape

About this episode

JC and Rishab discuss the challenges and opportunities in international student enrollment amidst evolving AI roles and new regulations.

JC is joined by Rishab Malhotra, the founder of AIDO, to examine the current crisis in US international student enrollment, the evolving role of AI in global recruitment, and the impact of new federal regulations on AI models. JC and Rishab discuss data-driven strategies for enrollment, AI-powered personalization, and operational improvements, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities facing institutions aiming to attract and support international students in an increasingly competitive and regulated landscape.

People in this episode

Host: JC Bonilla

Guest: Rishab Malhotra

Topics covered

• international student enrollment
• AI in recruitment
• federal regulations
• data-driven strategies
• AI-powered personalization
• operational improvements

Keywords

• international students
• AI recruitment
• enrollment strategies
• federal regulations
• personalization
• education technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AIDO

Places: US

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