AI Strategy | Episode 1
Episode 1 sets the stage for UT Austin’s conversation on artificial intelligence, featuring a discussion between Cole Camplese and Amanda Fratticcioli, Chief of Staff in the Office of the CIO. The episode focuses on why this moment matters, when AI tools that were once emerging are now actively shaping how students, researchers, and staff learn, work, and create.
The conversation explores how UT Austin is approaching AI with intention, responsibility, and alignment to University values. Cole shares where the institution stands today, including the platforms being built, early adoption across campus, and the principles guiding decision‑making. The episode also offers a candid look at what’s still evolving and where the most meaningful opportunities lie, setting the foundation for deeper conversations with campus leaders in the next episode.