On this episode, Iā€™m joined by Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at the University of Michigan. With a wealth of experience from leadership roles at institutions like Brown University and Wichita State University, Dr. Pendse shares his journey, insights and the transformative potential of AI.

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Key Takeaways:
00:00 – 02:51 Introduction
02:52 – 05:14 How the impact of GenAI compares to the World Wide Web.
05:14 – 10:13 The University of Michigan aims to lead in AI.
10:13- 16:54 Michigan has implemented UMGPT, a free AI platform for over 100,000 community members, focusing on equity, accessibility and privacy.
16:54 – 20:10 Reducing bias in AI models is vital.
20:10 – 24:12 The Maizey platform at Michigan serves as a 24/7 tutor, significantly improving student performance and saving faculty time.
24:12 – 31:02 Michigan plans to release a public version of Maizey to help students find scholarships, showcasing the universityā€™s commitment to societal impact.
31:02 – 39:44 Measuring the ROI of AI systems in education includes both financial impact and student well-being.
39:44 – 50:03 A national AI strategy and collaborative efforts across institutions and industries are crucial.
50:03 Collaborative leadership and addressing AI fears are essential for success.

Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Ravi Pendse – https://www.linkedin.com/in/umichcio/
University of Michigan – https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-michigan/
University of Michigan Gen AI resources – https://genai.umich.edu

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