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What do you get when you cram four brilliant and opinionated higher education intellectuals together in a room? A rousing conversation on the hottest topics in education today—teaching and learning with AI. Join us as we listen to Betsy,…
Wake Forest alum, Dr. Ryan Melvin, is here to teach us about the hidden dangers of toxic tech productivity. Now at UAB leading emerging technologies efforts, he tells us how he runs his modern AI classroom, defines the radical shift in t…
The U.S. patent system is built on a simple bargain: disclose your invention to the public, and you receive a 20-year monopoly to profit from it. But what happens when the inventor isn’t human? Wake Forest law professor Keith Robinson br…
Tonight, the NFL Draft puts the future of young athletes on display. But behind the scenes? It is all data. In this episode, we break down how AI and predictive modeling shape draft decisions—and why that should matter to anyone working …
Would you intentionally add slang to your term paper to dodge a flawed AI detector? Wake Forest senior Alexander Sun would. Straight from the frontlines of campus life, he breaks down the game of high-stakes academic chicken being played…
Talon Keeler is a college student. Talon Keeler does not like to use Artificial Intelligence. Join us as we learn how both of these statements can be true in today’s world of higher education. Talon will discuss the slow decay of the hum…
Join Ryan Scholl and Michael Ferrari for the final installment of our “Best of 2025” series on the Deacs.AI podcast. In this episode, titled “The Soul and the Mission,” Wake Forest innovators explore the vital importance of preserving th…
As AI begins to simulate human behavior, the lines between “processing” and “understanding” are blurring. But is an AI model actually conscious, or is it just a really efficient parrot? Join us as we welcome Dr. Kevin Jung to explore the…
From the soul of an artist to the health of our planet, what is the true price of artificial intelligence? Behavioral psychologist, Jason Fanning, confronts the heavy ethical and environmental toll of our new digital assistants. We trave…
In this episode, Michael experiments with the AI platform Suno to reimagine familiar songs and reflects on the ethical challenges and creative possibilities of AI in music production.
