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Identity Security, Meta AI App, Data Privacy & AI: Campus Technology News of the Week (5/9/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly covers the key tech stories in higher education. Highlights include Fortinet's report on the critical role of identity in cloud security, Meta's launch of a standalone AI app featuring Llama 4, and a Cloudera survey revealing data privacy as a top concern for AI adoption. Tune in for more insights on these stories and their implications for the education sector.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Critical Security Perimeter in Cloud Services
00:48 Meta Platforms Launches Standalone AI App
01:21 Cloudera Survey on AI Agents and Data Privacy
01:57 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


How to Assess Your Institution's AI Readiness

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Rhea Kelly, editor-in-chief of Campus Technology, discusses the crucial topic of AI readiness in higher education with Kathe Pelletier, senior director of community programs at Educause. They delve into Educause's updated AI Readiness Assessment tool, its components, and how it aids institutions in strategizing and planning for AI integration on campuses. Learn about the importance of conversation, context-specific strategies, and action planning to navigate AI implementation effectively. This episode also highlights key insights from the second annual Educause AI Landscape Study and its role in shaping the assessment tool.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Overview of AI Readiness Assessment
01:10 Key Components of the Assessment
02:34 Action Planning and Resources
03:41 Insights from the AI Landscape Study
06:28 Institutional AI Strategy and Readiness
09:35 Stakeholder Involvement in AI Readiness
12:48 Assessment Sections Breakdown
18:32 Post-Assessment Steps and Action Plans
24:15 Conclusion and Podcast Sign-Off

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Music: Mixkit

Duration: 25 minutes

Transcript (Coming Soon)


CLIMB for Student Success, AI Microscope, & Copilot Computer Use: News of the Week (4/25/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly delves into the latest in higher education technology. Highlights include the launch of Complete College America's CLIMB initiative for data-driven student success, Anthropic's tools for uncovering the reasoning in AI language models, and Microsoft's new AI feature for Copilot Studio.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts
00:16 Complete College America's New CLIMB Initiative
00:56 Anthropic's AI Microscope Tools
01:31 Microsoft's AI-Powered 'Computer Use' Feature
02:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Break Announcement

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.




UM's AI TA, Transfer Pathways, & Digital Skills: Campus Technology News of the Week (4/18/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights the latest in higher education technology. The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business introduces a virtual teaching assistant powered by Google's Gemini AI models, set to enhance student engagement. The University of Illinois System is teaming up with One Million Degrees to bolster community college transfer pathways for low-income students, starting spring 2026. Additionally, a new CompTIA report underscores the importance of digital skills for career readiness among community college students. For more detailed coverage, visit campustechnology.com.


00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 University of Michigan's AI Teaching Assistant
00:52 University of Illinois' Community College Transfer Initiative
01:37 CompTIA Report on Digital Skills
02:06 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


AI Growth, Agentic AI Adoption, & Copilot Updates: Campus Technology News of the Week (4/11/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the exponential rise in AI adoption as highlighted by Stanford's 2025 AI index. Key points include the surge in business integration of AI, enterprise deployment of autonomous AI agents per SnapLogic's report, and Microsoft's updates to its Copilot platform, aiming for a personalized AI companion experience. Concerns about data privacy and fairness amid these advancements are also addressed.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Stanford's 2025 AI Index Highlights
00:52 Enterprise AI Agents Adoption
01:30 Microsoft Copilot Platform Updates
02:04 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Claude for Edu, AI Security Agents, & AI Literacy: Campus Technology News of the Week (4/4/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly highlights top stories in education technology, including Anthropic's launch of Claude for Education and Microsoft's Security Copilot enhancement with 11 AI-powered security agents. Additionally, the Digital Education Council's comprehensive AI literacy framework aims to empower higher education communities with essential AI competencies. For more details on these stories, visit campustechnology.com.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Anthropic's Claude for Education
00:47 Microsoft's AI-Powered Cybersecurity Expansion
01:25 Digital Education Council's AI Literacy Framework
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.