Back to school: Artificial intelligence use in education

Marc Watkins is an assistant director of academic innovation and lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi. Watkins is a research expert on the rapid rise of generative AI and its implications into academia and daily life. In this interview, he discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how AI can assist students with disabilities or those learning new languages by adapting educational materials to their needs. He also discusses the importance of using AI ethically in education, to augment rather than replace student learning. He highlights tools like lecture capture and AI-generated flashcards as aids for enhancing classroom learning, while also cautioning against the potential for misuse and the ethical implications of technology in educational settings.