What if Einstein, Tesla, or Edison had AI on their side? What could they have achieved in their lifetime? As artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies advance at an unprecedented pace, these aren't just hypothetical questions – they're glimpses into a future that's rapidly approaching.

In this episode of WISE On Air, host Elyas Felfoul speaks with Alvin Wang Graylin about the future of education in an AI-powered metaverse. Key points discussed include:

1. The rapid advancement of AI and XR (Extended Reality) technologies and their potential impact on society and education.
2. How AI could provide personalized, immersive learning experiences that unlock human potential at an unprecedented scale.
3. The concept of a global metaverse as a platform for education, creativity, and human interaction.
4. The importance of developing a global, collaborative approach to AI development to ensure it benefits all of humanity.
5. The potential for AI to address educational inequalities by providing high-quality education to anyone, anywhere.
6. The shift in focus from STEM skills to "soft skills" like critical thinking, ethics, and human interaction in an AI-driven world.
7. The need for policymakers to understand and prepare for the societal changes brought about by AI and the metaverse.
8. The potential for AI and the metaverse to create new economic models and change our relationship with work.
9. The importance of aligning AI development with human values and ethics.
10. The role of education in preparing future generations for a world where AI is ubiquitous.

Alvin shares both optimistic and cautionary perspectives on these technologies, emphasizing the need for thoughtful implementation and global cooperation. He argues that while these technologies present challenges, they also offer unprecedented opportunities to solve global problems and enhance human potential.

For more insights on this topic, check out Alvin Wang Graylin's book "Our Next Reality: How AI and the Metaverse Will Shape Our Future: https://ournextreality.com/

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100: Our Next Reality - An AI-Powered Metaverse? - Alvin Wang Graylin

Will AI revolutionize the way teachers work? In this episode of WISE On Air, we explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education with Younes Mourri, founder of LiveTech.AI and AI instructor at Stanford University.

Younes shares insights from his journey from a classroom in Tangier to Silicon Valley, discussing how AI can:

-Reduce administrative burdens on teachers
-Personalize learning experiences for students
-Address educational challenges in the MENA region
-Implement AI systems at a national scale

Join WISE Director Elyas Felfoul and Younes Mourri as they delve into the future of AI-powered education and its potential to enhance both teaching and learning experiences globally.

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101: Will AI Lighten the Load for Teachers? - Younes Mourri

In this episode of WISE On Air, we dive into an unprecedented global research initiative exploring artificial intelligence's impact on higher education. 

Through conversations with research leads from six institutions across five continents, we uncover how different regions are approaching AI integration in universities and preparing students for an AI-powered future.

Our guests share insights on various critical aspects of AI in higher education, from curriculum integration and faculty development to ethical considerations and workforce preparation. From the halls of an Ivy League institution in the United States to a pioneering university in Kazakhstan, from Spain to India, and beyond - each perspective adds a unique dimension to our understanding of this transformative moment in education.

As part of WISE's latest research initiative, these institutions are collaborating to produce one of the most comprehensive global studies on AI in higher education. The findings, set to be presented at the WISE 12 Summit in Fall 2025, promise to provide actionable insights for education leaders worldwide.

Join us for this enlightening discussion that bridges cultural contexts and institutional approaches to one of education's most pressing challenges: adapting higher education for the age of artificial intelligence.

Learn more about the WISE & IIE Global Research Consortium: https://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-works/wise-research/

Nazarbayev University: https://nu.edu.kz/
Universidad de los Andes: https://www.uniandes.edu.co/
BITS Pilani: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/
Ashesi University: https://ashesi.edu.gh/
Universidad Camilo José Cela: https://www.ucjc.edu/
University of Pennsylvania: https://www.upenn.edu/

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Thank you to our participating guest speakers:
- Natalia Lara - Universidad Camilo José Cela, Spain
- Joseph Kwame Adjei - Ashesi University, Ghana
- Jagat Sesh Challa - BITS Pilani, India
- Elaine Sharplin - Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
- Peter Eckel - University of Pennsylvania, United States
- Mirka Martel - International Institute of Education

00:00 Introduction to the WISE and IIE Global Research Consortium
00:36 Overview of the Research Initiative
01:44 Exploring AI Integration in Higher Education
02:35 Institutional Approaches to AI
04:34 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption
05:37 Global Perspectives on AI in Education
23:15 Ethical Considerations and Risks of AI
30:41 Focus Areas of the Research Consortium
42:51 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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106: AI in Higher Ed - Global Perspective & Collaborative Solutions

ConsenSys Systems is a venture production studio building businesses and business infrastructure using the global compute platform Ethereum. Founder, Joseph Lubin explains the mission and structure of the organization.

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State Change #1 - Joseph Lubin, The Hub and Spoke Model

Even though SXSWedu was cancelled, we pressed on with our planned session—recorded remotely rather than in person. We talk to researchers and students confronting how algorithms are being applied in educational settings.

How Education is Becoming the Front Lines for Debating the Role of Algorithms

An education podcast where we talk to the world’s leading minds. Brought to you by WISE: The global platform for innovators in education. Join us as we talk to thought leaders, innovators, educators and artists from around the world about any and all things to do with education.

100: Our Next Reality - An AI-Powered Metaverse? - Alvin Wang Graylin

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