Episode 2 | AI Strategy at Scale and What Comes Next
In Episode 3 of ET Talk, the conversation on AI at UT Austin continues with CIO Cole Camplese joined once again by Mario Guerra and Cody Antunez for a deeper look at what comes next. Building on themes from the previous episode, this discussion reflects on recent organizational changes within Enterprise Technology and how they signal a growing, long-term commitment to ethical and responsible AI adoption across campus.
The group explores how rapidly evolving commercial AI tools are influencing higher education, drawing parallels to earlier technology shifts. They reflect on the importance of protecting academic environments from advertising-driven models, balancing innovation with governance, and ensuring students, faculty, and staff have access to trusted, institutionally supported tools.
This episode also looks ahead, touching on productivity, automation, policy challenges, and the broader cultural shifts AI is already creating in the workplace. As the conversation wraps, the team considers how universities can stay agile in a fast-moving landscape while remaining grounded in their mission and values.