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The threats and promises of AI on college campuses

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

AI has the potential to help and hinder students and faculty on campuses across the country.

Artificial Intelligence is beginning to dominate many technological fields and is now crossing over into higher education. In fact, 22% of students surveyed say they have used AI tools like chat GPT to complete homework assignments.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by accounting professor Christine Denison and Abram Anders who will be teaching an "Artificial Intelligence and Writing" in the fall. The three discuss the limitations and possibilities of AI in higher education.

Then Food Network Star and Iowa-native Nash Roe discusses his time on the Food Network competition "Kids Baking Championship." Roe will be co-hosting the third annual Food Bank of Iowa Chop's Hot Dish Competition at the Iowa State Fair August 20.

Guests:

  • Christine Denison, Roger P. Murphy Professor in accounting at ISU’s Ivy College of Business
  • Abram Anders, associate director or the Student Innovation Center, Iowa State University
  • Nash Roe, entrepreneur, founder of Nash’s Confections
  • Michelle Book, CEO at the Food Bank of Iowa
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.