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Centering humans in AI education might be key to innovation and research

Jul 30, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Marketplace Tech explores how USC is integrating AI into education while prioritizing human-centered design. The episode features Professor Sri Narayanan, who uses AI to analyze vocalizations for clinical insights, and Gaurav Sukhatme, who discusses the new Stevens School’s interdisciplinary approach. They emphasize the importance of ethics, privacy, and long-term thinking in academia to ensure AI serves humanity responsibly.

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