Agentic AI and The Student Experience with Lev Gonick

Agentic AI and Innovation in Higher Education with Lev Gonick | The Rantd Podcast
In this episode of The Rantd Podcast, host t Oakley sits down with Lev Gonick, Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University (ASU). They discuss Lev's role in leading ASU's technology innovations and delve into the recent event on Agentic AI and the student experience. The conversation covers topics including how ASU fosters a culture of continuous innovation, community engagement in AI initiatives, AI's applications in higher education, and the importance of data privacy and trust in leveraging AI technologies. The episode also reflects on the broader impact of AI on the education sector and the future trajectory of ASU's technological advancements.
00:00 Welcome to The Rantd Podcast
00:23 Introducing Lev Gonick, CIO of ASU
01:31 Reflecting on 2025 and Thanking Sponsors
06:28 Starting the Conversation with Lev Gonick
06:51 Lev Gonick on Innovation at ASU
11:27 Agentic AI and the Student Experience
15:27 Preparing Colleges for AI Integration
27:00 Ethics and Privacy in AI
30:11 Future of AI at ASU
31:29 Conclusion and Farewell

Agentic AI and Innovation in Higher Education with Lev Gonick | The Rant Podcast
In this episode of The Rant Podcast, host Eloy Ortiz Oakley sits down with Lev Gonick, Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University (ASU). They discuss Lev's role in leading ASU's technology innovations and delve into the recent event on Agentic AI and the Student Experience. The conversation covers topics including how ASU fosters a culture of continuous innovation, community engagement in AI initiatives, AI's applications in higher education, and the importance of data privacy and trust in leveraging AI technologies. The episode also reflects on the broader impact of AI on the education sector and the future trajectory of ASU's technological advancements.
00:00 Welcome to The Rantd Podcast
00:23 Introducing Lev Gonick, CIO of ASU
01:31 Reflecting on 2025 and Thanking Sponsors
06:28 Starting the Conversation with Lev Gonick
06:51 Lev Gonick on Innovation at ASU
11:27 Agentic AI and the Student Experience
15:27 Preparing Colleges for AI Integration
27:00 Ethics and Privacy in AI
30:11 Future of AI at ASU
31:29 Conclusion and Farewell

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