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Generation AI

Generation AI

By: Ardis Kadiu Dr. JC Bonilla
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 Generation AI is the groundbreaking podcast designed exclusively for higher education professionals who are keen to navigate the dynamic world of Artificial Intelligence. In a landscape where AI is rapidly transforming how we teach, learn, and engage, "Generation AI" serves as your essential guide. Each episode delves into the most pressing AI topics, breaking down complex concepts into understandable, actionable insights. Whether you're a marketer, administrator, or tech enthusiast, this show will illuminate how AI is reshaping the academic experience and what it means for the future of education. Join us as we explore the latest news, trends, and developments in AI. From data-driven decision-making to personalized engagement and learning experiences, and the ethical implications of AI in education, "Generation AI" covers it all. With expert commentary, in-depth analysis, and a focus on practical applications, this show is dedicated to empowering higher education professionals to leverage AI for strategic advantage. "Generation AI" isn't just about understanding AI – it's about being part of the AI revolution in education. Tune in, get informed, and be inspired to innovate in your educational space with the power of AI.2024 Generative AI - Enrollify Network Economics
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  • Software 3.0 and the Future of Software Development

    Software 3.0 and the Future of Software Development
    Jul 15 2025
    In this technical deep-dive episode, Generation AI hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla unpack Andre Karpathy's groundbreaking keynote on "Software 3.0" - the third revolution in how we tell computers what to do. They explore how we've moved from writing explicit code (Software 1.0) through neural networks (Software 2.0) to programming in plain English with LLMs (Software 3.0). The discussion reveals why LLMs represent a new computing paradigm comparable to the shift from mainframes to personal computers, and why Karpathy believes we're still in the "1960s era" of this revolution. Most importantly, they examine the massive opportunities this creates - from rebuilding infrastructure to creating agent-first applications - and why every software company needs to adapt or risk disruption. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or education professional, this episode provides essential insights into the decade-long transformation ahead.Introduction and Context Setting (00:00:07)Decision to do a "geeky episode" after last week's personal discussionIntroduction to Andre Karpathy's Y Combinator keynote "Software is Evolving Again"Karpathy's background: Tesla self-driving, OpenAI co-founderSetting up the framework for understanding software evolutionSoftware 1.0: The Era of Explicit Instructions (00:03:55)Timeline: 1950s to 2010sProgramming with explicit instructions in languages like Python, C, COBOLDeterministic and predictable behaviorExample: Writing functions to classify spam emails with specific keywordsHow traditional developers were trained in this paradigmSoftware 2.0: Neural Networks as Programs (00:04:59)Timeline: 2010s to 2020sPrograms written as neural network weights instead of codeHumans become data curators rather than code writersTraining as the new form of "compiling" programsExample: Training neural networks on billions of emails for spam detectionThe shift from deterministic to probabilistic programmingSoftware 3.0: Natural Language Programming (00:07:00)Timeline: 2020s onwardProgramming in English through promptingLLMs as programmable computersEveryone becomes a programmerExample: Simply asking an LLM to "classify this email as spam or not"The democratization of programmingLLMs as the New Operating System (00:10:26)Three perspectives: utilities, fabrication plants, and operating systemsLLMs as utilities: like electricity, metered access, high reliabilityLLMs as fabs: enormous capital requirements, deep technical secretsLLMs as OS: new computing platform with CPU (LLM) and RAM (context window)Comparison to 1960s mainframe era - centralized, expensive computingThe Missing GUI for Intelligence (00:15:35)Current state: still in the "terminal phase" of AI computingNo graphical user interface for intelligence yetDiscussion on whether we'll skip to voice or need visual interfacesImportance of visual bandwidth for human information processingThe need for discoverability in interfacesDigital Spirits and AI Limitations (00:20:58)Karpathy's concept of LLMs as "people spirits"Superhuman abilities: perfect memory, instant processingCritical limitations: hallucinations, no long-term memoryThe "50 First Dates" problem - digital amnesiaJagged intelligence: superhuman at some tasks, terrible at othersExample: LLMs struggling with simple number comparisons (9.11 vs 9.9)Building Software 3.0 Applications (00:24:01)Four key features: context management, multi-LLM orchestration, application-specific GUIs, autonomy sliderThe cursor model as an exampleManaging complexity while making it simple for usersThe importance of the autonomy slider for user controlAI Agents and the Decade-Long Transition (00:27:42)"Agents are overrated" - not the year but the decade of agentsThe Iron Man suit analogy: augmentation vs replacementHuman-in-the-loop considerationsTesla Autopilot example: 10 years later, still not fully autonomousManaging expectations for the pace of changeVibe Coding Success Story (00:34:06)Real-world example from Engage conference presentationCIO builds prototype in 2 hours using LovableWeb-accessible syllabus database projectDramatic reduction in time and resources neededThe power of Software 3.0 for non-programmersInfrastructure Opportunities and Challenges (00:37:53)Three types of digital information consumers: humans, programs, AI agentsNeed for AI-accessible interfaces (LLM.txt files)Building infrastructure for agent consumptionMCP protocol for agent communicationThe massive rebuild opportunity for entrepreneursEducational Implications (00:39:12)Shift from information scarcity to abundanceKarpathy's approach: keeping student and teacher separate but working on same artifactNew skills needed: prompt engineering, context engineeringMoving from memorizing algorithms to understanding applicationDebugging AI reasoning vs debugging codeTraditional SaaS Transformation (00:47:19)The autonomy retrofit challengeDesigning UIs for both humans and agentsNeed for AI-accessible equivalents for every actionRisk of ...
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    59 mins
  • Ardis Closes an Era at Element451, Returns to Builder Mode as AI Reshapes Tech

    Ardis Closes an Era at Element451, Returns to Builder Mode as AI Reshapes Tech
    Jul 8 2025
    In this special episode of Generation AI, Ardis announces a major milestone: after nearly a decade of leading Element451 as Founder and CEO, he’s stepping away from the CEO role and returning to what he loves most—building. Recorded just after the big reveal at Engage Summit 2025, Ardis and JC dive into the reasons behind this move, what it means for the future of Element451, and why this shift aligns perfectly with the intense AI talent wars reshaping the industry today.Opening: Major Leadership Announcement at Engage Summit 2025 (00:00:00)JC introduces the special nature of this episodeAnnouncement that Ardis Kadiu is stepping down as CEO of Element451Context of the announcement made at Engage Summit with 600+ attendeesTransition to board member role while continuing to guide company visionThe Timing and Reasoning Behind the Transition (00:03:12)Element451's evolution from scrappy startup to industry-leading scale-upPlatform transformation into an AI workforce platformStrong team and customer momentum as indicators for transitionArdis's identity as a builder at heart wanting to return to startup modeCEO vs Board Member: Defining the New Role (00:05:43)Differences between hands-on CEO involvement and strategic board guidanceFocus shift from operations to product and innovation visionNo disruption to Element's mission or customer experienceBusiness continuity with added resources from PSG investmentCompany Culture and DNA Beyond Leadership (00:10:19)Discussion of Element's "no BS" cultureCulture defined by people, not just leadershipConfidence in team's ability to maintain company valuesThe importance of hiring good people who fit the missionThe AI Talent Wars and Market Dynamics (00:14:39)Meta forming super intelligence team by poaching from OpenAIDiscussion of $100 million compensation packages for top AI talentSam Altman's "mercenaries vs missionaries" positioningExamples like Cursor successfully recruiting from AnthropicBuilding in the AI Era: Opportunities and Acceleration (00:26:08)Small teams achieving massive scale with AI-first approachesLower barriers to entry for new companiesThe compound effect of AI expertise and experimentationCapital actively seeking AI talent and ideasReflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey (00:33:14)Lessons from building three previous companiesThe importance of network, connections, and accumulated knowledgeHow each venture accelerates the learning curvePlans to continue sharing the journey on the podcastHigher Education's True Value and Mission (00:40:05)Education as more than knowledge transfer - it's about communityPersonal story of how NYU connections led to Element451The rewarding nature of building for higher educationAdvice for ed tech builders to stay connected to the mission - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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    45 mins
  • From AI features to AI teammates, exponential vs incremental change, student satisfaction metrics, culture transformation

    From AI features to AI teammates, exponential vs incremental change, student satisfaction metrics, culture transformation
    Jul 1 2025
    In this special episode recorded at Engage 2025, Generation AI hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla sit down with Dr. Tracy Brundage, President of ABAC in Georgia, for a candid conversation about the real challenges of AI transformation in higher education. Moving beyond the typical efficiency metrics, they explore what it truly means to be "AI powered, people focused" and why incremental change isn't enough anymore. The discussion reveals that the biggest obstacles aren't technological—they're human, cultural, and structural. With students arriving on campus after years of ChatGPT use in high school, the panel examines how institutions must fundamentally rethink their approach to education, moving from delivering more software features to providing AI teammates that actually get used. This conversation offers practical insights for leaders struggling to balance rapid technological change with the timeless mission of creating belonging and connection for students.Opening: The State of AI in Higher Education (00:00:08)Closing session from Engage 2025 conference in CharlotteTheme: "AI powered, people focused" frames every conversationAI becoming foundation of campus services, not just an add-onPanel explores obstacles and transformation challengesThe Exponential vs. Incremental Problem (00:03:31)Artists identifies gap between incremental desires and exponential needsPeople asking for efficiency gains while missing bigger transformation questionsOld ways of thinking blocking adoption of transformative approachesNeed to change internally to make things better for studentsBeyond Technology: The Real Barriers (00:06:06)Tracy identifies culture, systems, and structure as main obstacles"Sometimes less is less" - the problem of wearing too many hatsStudents arriving with 4 years of ChatGPT experience from high schoolChallenge of evolving academic integrity in digital ageThe 93% Problem: Unused Features (00:08:14)Across industries, 93% of software features go unusedAdding more features increases anxiety rather than solving problemsElement451 shifting from features to AI agents that handle entire workflowsFocus on delivering teammates, not toolsAI as a Unifying Force (00:09:22)Discussion of AI breaking down traditional silosABAC bringing admissions and alumni into same officeAI accelerating organizational transformationChange management as the critical factor, not technologyMeasuring What Matters: Student Experience (00:13:04)Moving beyond efficiency metrics like hours savedStudent belonging and connection as key success indicatorsWhy higher ed lacks customer satisfaction scores for studentsAI exposing existing cracks in educational systemsThe Unknown Future of Work and Education (00:17:19)Preparing students for jobs that don't exist yetLegacy programs may not offer viable career pathways20% chance AI development goes wrong, 80% chance for abundanceBuilding for next 6 months while future remains uncertainClosing Wisdom and North Star Advice (00:21:14)Tracy: "Design with empathy, lead with curiosity, never lose sight of the student"Artists: Everyone is figuring it out together, no true experts existStart where you are and keep building incrementallyJC: "Be a manager of AI and leader of people" - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
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    24 mins

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