# How AI Will Redefine Higher Ed in 2026

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Podcast: [Higher Intelligence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-intelligence-6721297)
Published: 2026-01-27T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 Russo, Vice Provost and Founding Dean of the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University. Together, they break down AI trends reshaping the future of higher education. From autonomous agents and ambient AI to data infrastructure and institutional readiness, this episode unpacks what’s hype and what’s real — and what campus leaders should be doing now to avoid getting left behind.

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