Papa Phd Podcast - Generative AI Opportunities And Caveats

Aug 28 2024 50 mins 4

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Welcome to this new episode of “Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD” where we delve into the transformative shifts in academia and beyond. In today’s episode, “Generative AI: Opportunities and Caveats in Academia,” David Mendes sits down with Priten Shah, an expert in the application of generative AI in education technology. In their conversation, David and Priten explore the rapid evolution of generative AI, from its early implementations in projects like Sanskrit language processing to the watershed moment of Chat GPT’s release in November 2022.

They unpack the profound implications of AI in education—highlighting both its immense potential for personalized learning and mastery education, and the ethical concerns it brings, such as plagiarism and over-reliance on AI-generated data, and Priten shares insights into specific AI tools like Perplexity and Elicit for academic research, elaborating on practical applications of AI in creating tailored educational experiences.

As we navigate through the benefits and challenges posed by AI, we also examine the crucial need for educators to receive proper training and support to integrate these technologies effectively. So, tune in as we explore how generative AI is revolutionizing the academic landscape while weighing its caveats with careful consideration. Plus, don’t miss Priten’s thoughts on maintaining authenticity in AI-assisted work and the future of education technology.

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PRITEN SHAH is CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is the author of Wileys Jossey-Bass publication, AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Priten is also the founder of the civic-focused nonprofit United 4 Social Change. He has a B.A. in philosophy and an M.Ed. in education policy from Harvard University.

What we covered in the interview:

Revolutionizing Education with AI: Priten Shah discusses the promising applications of generative AI for mastery learning and standards-based learning, highlighting how AI can create personalized practice exercises tailored to students’ unique needs and interests.
Balancing Benefits and Risks: While AI holds great potential, Priten emphasizes the importance of skepticism and ethical considerations. He warns against over-reliance on AI-generated data for research without proper cross-verification and highlights the need for clear guidance on ethical usage.
Empowering Educators and Students: Through tools like socret.ai and various AI research aids like Perplexity and Elicit, AI can significantly support the writing and production processes in higher education, enhancing clarity and efficiency while maintaining human oversight.

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