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Learning Curve

Jeff Young
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Higher Education
Education Technology
Generative AI
AI Tools
AI In Education
AI In Automotive Education
Student Engagement
Eliana Dollar-Simmons
Demographic Cliff
Hands-On Learning
Rebecca Winthrop
Brookings Institution
High School Disengagement
Dual Enrollment
Bryan Alexander's Book
Automotive Diagnostics
Customer Interaction In Trade
Ethics Of AI

What does it mean to teach and learn in the age of generative AI? Join host Jeff Young as he talks with educators, tech leaders and students, aiming to cut through the hype and inform a conversation about how education can adapt to AI — and about what kinds of learning need protecting amid the AI gold rush.

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Latest Episodes

A look back at the key lessons from Season 1 of this podcast, plus a look at what’s new with AI on campus as a new academic year begins.

A Turning Point in AI Writing, in The Atlantic.

Can ‘Linguistic Fingerprinting’ Guard Against AI Cheating? in E... more

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For this episode we're focusing on how liberal arts colleges are adapting to AI. On a recent day at Carleton College, two very different lunch conversations among faculty reveal the variety of views on whether and how to use AI in teaching. This epis... more

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For this episode Jeff connected with Evan Ratliff, who created what he calls “the world’s first AI-led startup” to see what happens when AI agents run a company.

Shell Game podcast, by Evan Ratliff.

"Silicon Valley’s New Obsession: Watching Bots Do... more

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Will AI lead to an arms race of detectors and humanizers, or will it bring on bigger changes in teaching that might make college better?

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Signs of AI writing, on Wikipedia

“How An AI Detector Made Me Trust People Less,” by Marc Watki... more

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Recent Guests

Rob MacLeod
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Internal Medicine
University of Utah
Episode: 3 Key Tensions Facing Colleges in the AI Era
Redmond Bernhold
Notre Dame graduate, former student journalist
University of Notre Dame
Episode: 3 Key Tensions Facing Colleges in the AI Era
Lauren Back
Rising senior at Carleton College, cognitive science major
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Matthew Kerschenbaum
English professor
University of Virginia
Episode: 3 Key Tensions Facing Colleges in the AI Era
Jack Goodman
Founder of Studiocity
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Episode: 3 Key Tensions Facing Colleges in the AI Era
Evan Ratliff
Founder of Harumo AI; journalist; discussed AI-led startup and bots as employees
Harumo AI
Episode: How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers (rebroadcast)
Dominic Adkins
Accounting major with minors in philosophy and theology; student
University student
Episode: How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers (rebroadcast)
Mariah Reynolds
Biology major; pre-health track
University student
Episode: How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers (rebroadcast)
Daniel Dang
Chemistry major focusing on computational chemistry; recent graduate
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Jeff Young
Host of Learning Curve

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Perfect timing to guide us through the challenges

    As we professors try to make the most of AI without letting our students become its victims, we need insightful and challenging content like we get from Jeff on Learning Curve. I listen to every episode with attention, often more than once to be sure I get the details. Keep up the great progress!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rsmacleod
    United States3 months ago
  • glives

    Great investigation into the ways AI is disrupting higher education. Young’s background as a higher ed reporter lets him approach the subject as an informed outsider, weighing the benefits and concerns about this technology on their merits. Great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midnightmh
    United States6 months ago
  • Honest, quality reporting

    Jeff Young is tackling an important subject and he brings decades of reporting experience and domain knowledge. He’s serious about his work and it shows. This is always a good listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackaroo2000
    Australia7 months ago
  • A pod about AI that actually might help!

    Thoughtful and critical and realistic perspectives on AI and higher education. Love it and really appreciate the host and his hard work here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ckernahan1
    United States8 months ago
  • Matt Wright

    Very nice cool new podcast! I listened to my first one because of FutureU and I was very happy that I did it. I look forward to adding this to my repertoire of podcasts for my commute home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wrightphyshop
    United States10 months ago

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Are Liberal Arts Colleges Winning in the AI Era? (rebroadcast)
Q: Is AI good for the liberal arts, and can the liberal arts adapt in a way that prepares students for a world with AI?
There is a cautious optimism: the liberal arts approach emphasizes transferable skills like critical thinking, writing, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving, which can help students navigate AI's uncertainty and integrate AI thoughtfully rather than rely on it uncritically.
How Is AI Changing College Admissions?
Q: What is the role of human relationships in the AI-enabled admissions workflow?
Relationships remain critical for setting expectations, guiding students, and maintaining trust; AI handles efficiency, but personal interactions and meaningful engagement with students continue to differentiate and humanize the process.
How Is AI Changing College Admissions?
Q: How do they manage bias and ensure transparency when using AI in admissions?
They employ human safeguards, use an ensemble of AI tools to reduce bias, keep human readers in the loop, and emphasize transparency by explaining how decisions are made and what variables matter.
How Is AI Changing College Admissions?
Q: What are the main benefits Virginia Tech saw from using AI in the admissions essay review process?
They shaved five weeks off the review timeline, provided faster feedback to applicants, and freed up human readers to engage more with students, including connecting them with faculty and alumni later in the process.
The AI Optimist Researching ‘Cognitive Surrender’
Q: What practical steps can teachers take today?
Introduce AI disclosures, normalize discussing AI use, design assessments that require independent reasoning, and create environments where AI is a tool rather than a replacement for thinking.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Learning Curve

What is Learning Curve about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program explores how AI reshapes teaching, learning, and university life, often through on-the-ground case studies from liberal arts and research institutions. Across episodes, listeners hear from faculty, administrators, students, and industry voices about AI-enabled classrooms, assessment, admissions, and ethics, with recurring debates between embracing AI as a craft and guarding traditional pedagogical values. Notable strengths include a mix of practical labs, campus pilots, policy discussions, and thoughtful critiques from diverse perspectives, plus real-world implications for student learning, writing, and workforce readiness. The show stands out for its evidence-based approach to AI in higher education, accessible storytelling, a... more

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