BYTE: Classrooms in an AI-First World - UTD Associate Dean Explains | E07b
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What does it mean to teach and learn in an AI-first world?
In this thoughtful exchange, Gaurav Shekhar, Associate Dean at UT Dallas, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, the future of work, and our understanding of what only humans can do. From AI’s historical roots to its sudden leap into mass adoption, he shares why we’re now in the “golden age of AI” and why embracing it responsibly is essential.
Topics include:
Why AI isn’t new… but it is newly accessible
How educators are rethinking AI use across different types of courses
The meaning of “responsible AI” in legal, social, and ethical terms
How AI is helping us rediscover the value of human connection
Watch this clip to hear how Gaurav is preparing students for a future shaped by AI but still powered by humanity.
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