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.

This special International Youth Day episode features the voices of youth. Three students—Hope Otieno (MSc student, UNU-IAS), Ahmad Ali Karim (RCE Regional Youth Coordinator; student, IIUM) and Michael Winter (Co-President, Oikos International)—share their perspectives on how AI is reshaping their learning experiences.

Bernardo Mariano Junior, UN Chief Information Technology Officer, explores the governance of AI at the international level, as well as opportunities, challenges and key considerations that come with AI-driven digital transformation – particularly its impact in higher education.

Can AI help achieve social justice, or does it reinforce existing inequalities? Professor Yuko Itatsu of the University of Tokyo joins us in unpacking the complex relationship between technology and society, exploring how ethics and social sciences are shaping the future of AI.

Is AI reshaping the future of work—and should young people be worried? We explore how automation is changing the way we think about jobs and what it means for the next generation workforce. Lei Motilla, co-founder of AI4GOV Philippines, joins us and shares her journey and insights on leading an AI social enterprise. 

Are AI systems inherently biased? We dive into the complex world of algorithmic bias and whether this can be avoided in AI systems. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University, joins us to share his expertise and insights on navigating this critical challenge.