Will AI change the role of faculty in higher education? In this episode, Dr. Jason Orlosky, associate professor with the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University, joins Arthur Takahashi to reflect on how AI is reshaping academic work—and why human connection remains central to teaching and learning. From navigating new tools to rethinking what only people can do, he offers a clear, encouraging take: AI won’t replace faculty, but it may just help us do our jobs better.
The conversation also explores Dr. Orlosky’s journey from coding an eye-tracking system by hand in 2017 to now completing similar tasks in hours using tools like ChatGPT and Meta’s Llama series. They will also discuss the difference between “vibe coding” and AI-assisted programming, the limitations of current models, and the unique challenges AI still can’t solve.
Oh—and remember Microsoft Word's Clippy? They revisit early AI agents like Microsoft’s paperclip assistant to explore what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what the future might hold. If you’re wondering how to approach AI in your own academic work—with curiosity, caution, or both—this episode offers practical insights from someone who’s actively navigating the frontier.
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