Episodes 127
Avg. Duration 41m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (13)
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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The Higher Intelligence podcast delivers smart takes on AI and EdTech for the next-generation campus. Hosted by EdTech executive, data scientist, and professor Dr. JC Bonilla, the show breaks down the most important AI stories, explains how the technology works, and translates hype into real implications for higher education leaders. Join us twice weekly for clear thinking with no noise — just AI and EdTech, explained for higher education.

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Shaping Students for an AI Future

May 05, 2026 58m

JC is joined by Christopher Porter from Drake University to examine how AI is reshaping entry-level tech jobs, curriculum design, and workforce readiness in higher education. They explore the rapid…

New Stories That Signal the Future of Higher Ed

Apr 28, 2026 20m

JC  unpacks the latest breakthroughs in visual AI from OpenAI and Google’s shift to machine-generated code, exploring what these changes mean for campus workflows and future graduate skills. The…

Field Notes from the AI Frontier

Apr 21, 2026 24m

Dr. JC Bonilla goes solo, exploring the latest AI breakthroughs, including Anthropic's massive yet withheld Cloud Mythos model, the new agent-driven Claude Opus 4.7, and Meta’s pivot to frontier AI…

The AI Operating System

Apr 07, 2026 46m

JC is joined by Element451's Head of AI Operations, Doug Smith, once again to break down Anthropic’s rapid evolution of Claude into a true AI operating system. We explore how new releases are…

Closing the Context Gap

Mar 31, 2026 53m

JC is joined by Kelly Sinacola, Vice President of Solutions Engineering and Integrations for Element451, to explore the challenges and realities of implementing AI agents on campus. They discuss the…

The Gap Between Thinking and Doing

Mar 24, 2026 59m

JC is joined by former Generation AI co-host Ardis Kadiu to explore four pivotal stories shaping AI and higher education. JC and Ardis discuss Apple's AI-powered devices, SpaceX's universal cellular…

The Rise of the AI Creative

Mar 17, 2026 44m

JC is joined by Mike McGetrick to examine how AI is transforming the creative process in higher education marketing. They discuss the evolution of creative roles, the impact of AI-powered tools like…

AI Power Struggles on Campus and Beyond

Mar 10, 2026 47m

In this episode of Higher Intelligence, we explore the growing debate over AI control—open-source innovation versus government regulation. JC is joined by Doug Smith and James Gress to unpack the…

Debrief: AI Skills

Mar 05, 2026 10m Bonus

In this Higher Intelligence Debrief, JC explores the rising importance of AI skills over AI models, breaking down the shift toward skills as key drivers of reliable, measurable AI outcomes,…

Intelligence Premium Unwinding

Mar 03, 2026 50m

In this episode of Higher Intelligence, Dr. JC Bonilla and Paul Russo explore the groundbreaking "intelligence placement" thesis and the 2028 global intelligence crisis predicted by Trinity Research.…

Debrief: Chatbot vs Agent

Feb 26, 2026 7m Bonus

In this Debrief, JC provides an overview of the key differences between chatbots and agentic AI, emphasizing the importance of memory, goal orientation, and autonomy. He breaks down the four key…

Navigating AI Imperfection and Evaluation

Feb 24, 2026 57m

Stella Liu joins JC explore the complexities of AI trust and evaluation in higher education. They discuss AI’s imperfect nature, the latest trends in open-source agents, and strategies for measuring…

Agentic Workflows and AI’s New Role in Higher Education

Feb 20, 2026 34m Bonus

In this bonus episode of Higher Intelligence, Dr. JC Bonilla sits down with Claire Zau at the 2025 Agentic AI and the Student Experience conference to unpack the evolving landscape of agentic AI.…

Start Small, Scale Fast

Feb 17, 2026 59m

Explore the rise of agentic AI in higher education with Brian Gann, Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services at Wake Technical Community College, and Justin May, Chief Officer of…

Making Campus Data Work for AI

Feb 13, 2026 25m Bonus

In this bonus episode, we revisit JC's conversation with Kelly Sinacola this week at the AI Engage Summit, where they break down the architecture behind an agentic campus—and what it truly means to…

Why Claude Is Winning Over Analysts and Developers in Higher Ed

Feb 03, 2026 51m

JC Bonilla is joined by Ty Fujimura and Sydney Blozan of Element451 to unpack the recent leap in AI’s capabilities — from being just a tool to becoming a trusted teammate. Together, they explore the…

How AI Will Redefine Higher Ed in 2026

Jan 27, 2026 53m

Welcome to the debut episode of Higher Intelligence, a podcast that delivers smart takes on AI and EdTech for the next-generation campus. As our first guest, host Dr. JC Bonilla is joined by Dr. Paul…

Welcome to the Higher Intelligence Podcast

Jan 23, 2026 0m Trailer

The Higher Intelligence podcast delivers smart takes on AI and EdTech for the next-generation campus. Hosted by EdTech executive, data scientist, and professor Dr. JC Bonilla, the show breaks down…

The End of an Era: Generation AI’s Final Episode and What Comes Next

Nov 18, 2025 42m

In the final episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla close out their influential podcast series with a candid and reflective conversation on the past two years of demystifying…

AI Bubble, Tech Layoffs, and the Race to Agentic Adoption in Higher Ed

Nov 04, 2025 52m

Dr. JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu dive into the shifting landscape of artificial intelligence—from industry layoffs and OpenAI’s trillion-dollar ambitions to what they’re hearing on the ground at higher…

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