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SBS reporter Natalie Poyhonen speaks to Professor Leslie Loble from UTS, previously a deputy secretary in the NSW department of Education, about for the future of teaching, research and learning in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Summary

This podcast explores the integration of artificial intelligence within the Australian education system and its broader implications for institutional research. The discussion highlights the dual-use nature of generative AI, balancing pedagogical benefits with concerns over academic integrity and the erosion of critical thinking skills. While the content focuses primarily on socio-technical impacts rather than existential catastrophes, it addresses the foundational governance frameworks required to manage AI deployment in public sectors. The insights from Professor Leslie Loble emphasize the need for robust policy guardrails to ensure that AI capabilities do not outpace safe implementation standards in educational environments.

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