Episode 4 | AI Strategy and Literacy Through a Student Lens
The conversation around AI at UT Austin continues in Episode 4 of ET Talk, with a focus on one of the most important voices shaping the future of AI in higher education: students. Hosted by Vice President of Technology and CIO, Cole Camplese, alongside Mario Guerra, this episode features Nikhil Battapati, a freshman aerospace engineering major and student developer working with UT’s AI Studio. Together, they explore how students are learning with AI today, how they evaluate and choose different tools, and what institutions can learn from student‑driven experimentation and innovation.
The episode highlights AI literacy as an emerging core skill, touching on everything from model selection and creativity to the challenges of integrating AI into coursework without losing critical thinking. The discussion also explores broader campus AI strategy, including platforms like UT Spark and UT Sage, and the balance between flexibility, enterprise solutions, and rapid technological change. By centering student perspectives alongside faculty and IT leadership, ET Talk Episode 4 reinforces the importance of collaboration in shaping a thoughtful, adaptable approach to AI at UT.
🎧 ET Talk Episode 4 is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.