Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the landscape of higher education and research. In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, Sanjay Puri sits down with Nicholas Dirks, President of the New York Academy of Sciences, to discuss the profound impact of AI on academia and scientific exploration. 

🔍 Topics Covered: 

• How AI is revolutionizing research methodologies and knowledge dissemination 

• The ethical dilemmas of integrating AI into education and scientific discovery 

• Challenges in RegulatingAI while maintaining academic freedom 

• The role of AI in shaping the future workforce and redefining critical thinking skills 

 

📢 Watch now and discover how AI is influencing the future of learning and research! 

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.nicholasbdirks.com/  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-dirks-84a1ab149/ 

⏱️ Timestamps: 

00:00 – Episode highlights 

01:05 – Nicholas Dirks’ Background & AI’s Historical Parallels 

06:09 – Global Governance & International Bodies for AI 

15:08 – Open-Sourcing AI: Risks vs. Democratization 

20:14 – Cultural Preservation & AI’s Impact on Language 

26:55 – Human Exceptionalism & the “Soul” in the Age of AI 

32:55 – AI’s Benefits: Healthcare, Education, and Equity 

39:03 – Effective Accelerationism & Job Disruption 

48:04 – Preparing for Economic & Social Upheaval 

55:52 – Final Thoughts