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Sep 22
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What does a human-centred approach to AI...

Futures of Higher Education and AI Action Group, co-led by UNU and UNESCO IESALC
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Joining this episode are experts from the University of Westminster: Gunter Saunders (Director, Digital Capability Development & AI Leadership) and Doug Specht (Head, School of Media & Communication), who will dive into the details of how AI is supporting the way we run our universities, and what this means for administrators, faculty and students alike.

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