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Generation AI

GenerationAI is a groundbreaking podcast designed exclusively for higher education professionals who are keen to navigate the dynamic world of Artificial Intelligence. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Episode 29: Rethinking Ads and Monetization in the Age of AI Search

Episode 29: Rethinking Ads and Monetization in the Age of AI Search

In this episode, Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla discuss Google's recent rollout of AI Overviews in search results and its implications for content discovery, user experience, and online advertising.

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June 18, 2024

Episode 28: The Science Behind Viral Content: Cracking the Social Media Code

Episode 28: The Science Behind Viral Content: Cracking the Social Media Code

In this episode, JC Bonilla from VaynerMedia discusses the key ideas from Gary Vaynerchuk's new book "Day Trade Attention"

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June 11, 2024

Episode 27: Copilot for Your PC, Gemini Everywhere, and the Death of SEO

Episode 27: Copilot for Your PC, Gemini Everywhere, and the Death of SEO

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu dive into the recent Microsoft Build and Google IO conferences, which were dominated by announcements around artificial intelligence. Microsoft revealed its vision for AI-powered PCs with Copilot, while Google

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June 4, 2024

Episode 26: OpenAI Launches GPT-4o: Faster, Cheaper, and Free for All

Episode 26: OpenAI Launches GPT-4o: Faster, Cheaper, and Free for All

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla discuss OpenAI's launch of GPT-4o, a groundbreaking multimodal AI model. GPT-4o can accept and generate text, audio, images, and video, enabling more natural human-AI interactions.

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May 28, 2024

Episode 25: AI at Work Is Here

Episode 25: AI at Work Is Here

About the Episode: In this eye-opening episode, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu discuss Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 Work Trend Index report, which highlights the rapid adoption of AI in the workplace. With 75% of knowledge workers already using AI, and nearly half starting in the past 6 months,

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May 21, 2024

Episode 24: A Day in the Life with AI

Episode 24: A Day in the Life with AI

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis and JC explore how artificial intelligence is being integrated into our daily routines to boost productivity and efficiency. They walk through a typical day, discussing AI applications for morning routines, work tasks, commuting.

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May 14, 2024

Episode 23: Custom GPTs are the New Productivity Hack for Enterprises

Episode 23: Custom GPTs are the New Productivity Hack for Enterprises

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla explore the growing trend of custom GPTs and how they're being used by enterprises to boost productivity and streamline workflows. They discuss Moderna's impressive ado

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May 7, 2024

Episode 22: Rethinking University Websites: The Future of AI-Powered Knowledge Discovery

Episode 22: Rethinking University Websites: The Future of AI-Powered Knowledge Discovery

About the Episode: In this episode, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu explore how AI is disrupting traditional search and revolutionizing knowledge discovery in higher education. They discuss Element451's groundbreaking AI search tool, which combines the

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April 30, 2024

Episode 21: Meta's AI Strategy: From Open Source Models to Integrated Experiences

Episode 21: Meta's AI Strategy: From Open Source Models to Integrated Experiences

About the Episode: In this episode, JC and Ardis discuss Meta's recent AI announcements, including the release of Llama 3, the best open source AI model available, and the introduction of Meta AI assistants across their products. They explore how these d

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April 23, 2024

Live from ASU+GSV: The Future-Ready University: How ASU is Embracing AI to Lead the Way

Live from ASU+GSV: The Future-Ready University: How ASU is Embracing AI to Lead the Way

About the Episode: In this visionary episode of Generation AI, Lev Gonick, CIO at Arizona State University, shares how ASU is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize higher education. From personalized student support to cutting-

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April 22, 2024

Episode 20: Business Models for AI: Who Pays for the Revolution?

Episode 20: Business Models for AI: Who Pays for the Revolution?

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu explore the complex world of business models for artificial intelligence products and services. They discuss recent developments with Google and OpenAI, and break down

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April 16, 2024

Live from ASU+GSV: Leading with AI: Strategic Insights for Higher Ed CMOs

Live from ASU+GSV: Leading with AI: Strategic Insights for Higher Ed CMOs

About the Episode: In this episode, Ardis chats with CMO Michael Bettersworth live at the ASU+GSV AIR Show about the impactful integration of AI in higher education. Michael shares insights from Texas State Technical College’s approach to leveraging tech

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April 15, 2024

Live from ASU+GSV: Embracing AI Without Fear: Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future

Live from ASU+GSV: Embracing AI Without Fear: Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future

About the Episode: Live from the ASU+GSV AIR Show, Ardis Kadiu interviews Pamela Luckett-Smith, Chief Digital Engagement Officer at Dallas College, about the transformative role of AI in education. Pamela shares her expertise on integrating AI into

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April 13, 2024

Episode 19: Will AI Take Our Jobs?

Episode 19: Will AI Take Our Jobs?

About the Episode: Will AI take our jobs? It's the question on everyone's mind as AI races forward. In this episode, we explore AI's potential impact on work in higher education. We discuss the evolution of roles, the rise of AI assistants, and the growi

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April 9, 2024

Episode 18: AI Assistants: Your New Team Members in Higher Ed

Episode 18: AI Assistants: Your New Team Members in Higher Ed

About the Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla explore the exciting world of AI assistants and how they're transforming higher education. Inspired by the groundbreaking AI software engineer, Devon, Ardis sh

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April 2, 2024

Episode 17: Microsoft's New Acquisition, GPT-5's Summer Debut, and NVIDIA's Game-Changer Blackwell

Episode 17: Microsoft's New Acquisition, GPT-5's Summer Debut, and NVIDIA's Game-Changer Blackwell

About the Episode: In this action-packed episode we discuss the implications of Apple and Google's potential AI partnership for on-device capabilities, Microsoft's strategic acquisition of Inflection AI to bolster their AI offerings

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March 28, 2024

Episode 16: From SQL to AI: Transforming Your Technical Team for the Future

Episode 16: From SQL to AI: Transforming Your Technical Team for the Future

About this Episode: In this insightful episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dive deep into the practical steps for organizations to become AI-ready.

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March 26, 2024

Episode 15: The Evolution of Dashboards: From Static to AI-Powered Insights

Episode 15: The Evolution of Dashboards: From Static to AI-Powered Insights

About this Episode: In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla dive into the evolution of dashboards and how AI is transforming the way higher education leaders interact with and derive insights from data.

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March 19, 2024

Episode 14: Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Inner Workings of Conversational AI Chatbots

Episode 14: Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Inner Workings of Conversational AI Chatbots

About this Episode: We take a deep dive into the world of conversational AI chatbots and their transformative impact on higher education. The discussion traces the evolution of chatbots from simple, rule-based systems to the sophistica

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March 12, 2024

Episode 13: Google Gemini Controversy: Culture vs. AI

Episode 13: Google Gemini Controversy: Culture vs. AI

About this Episode: This episode of the Generation AI podcast delves into the evolution and application of predictive AI within higher education, focusing on enrollment predictions and marketing.

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March 5, 2024

Episode 12: Predictive AI: The Art and Science of Student Engagement

Episode 12: Predictive AI: The Art and Science of Student Engagement

About this Episode: This episode of the Generation AI podcast delves into the evolution and application of predictive AI within higher education, focusing on enrollment predictions and marketing.

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February 27, 2024

People in this episode

The Host

Ardis Kadiu

Ardis Kadiu is the Founder and CEO of Element451 and hosts GenerationAI.

Interviewee

Chris Federspiel

Chris is the CEO of Blackthorn.io. He has worked in the Salesforce ecosystem since 2011, and founded Blackthorn.io over 4 years ago. Blackthorn.io, a software company that lets users harness the power of Salesforce to plan engaging, revenue-driving events and simplify payment processes for higher education institutions and other industries, now has over 60 customers.

The Host

Dr. JeanCarlo (JC) Bonilla

Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla serves as the Global Chief Analytics Officer at VaynerMedia and hosts GenerationAI.

Interviewee

Lev Gonick

As the Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, I lead the design and agile management of all enterprise infrastructure, applications, products, services, and analytics at the nation's largest and most innovative university. I have over 30 years of experience in education, technology, and smart city architecture, and I am passionate about enabling and celebrating innovation, collaboration, and productivity through the broadest possible access and utilization of next-generation broadband networks and advanced technologies, including XR and AI. I am proud to be part of ASU's vision to be a comprehensive public research university that is measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed.

Interviewee

Michael Bettersworth

Michael Bettersworth is the Chief Marketing Officer at Texas State Technical College, CEO of the Center for Employability Outcomes, and the Founder of SkillsEngine. For the last 20 years, Bettersworth’s career has focused on the intersection of education and the workforce.

Interviewee

Pamela Luckett-Smith

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