AI Acceleration in Action: How Higher Ed Is Balancing Innovation vs. Risk

AI Acceleration in Action: How Higher Ed Is Balancing Innovation vs. Risk

Author: World Wide Technology: Artificial Intelligence Experts September 10, 2025 Duration: 48:28
Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education — from classrooms to research labs — but with innovation comes risk. How can universities protect sensitive data, meet compliance obligations, and still foster discovery? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT Higher Ed Principal Advisor Janet and Principal Cybersecurity Consultant for AI Bryan Fite share how one leading university is tackling AI governance and building guardrails that empower rather than restrict. Their ...

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