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Why the Gates Foundation Is Betting on AI in Education

September 29, 2026

The Gates Foundation recently pledged $1 billion over two years for AI efforts, with a large share going to education. Why the big AI push, even as Bill Gates warns of the technology's possible downsides for society? And what does the foundation see as the most effective uses of AI in education, and how is it guarding against unintended consequences?Articles mentioned this episode:“Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality,” in The New York Times.“The turbulent AI era is h...

Inside the MIT Report on How AI Is Eroding Campus Culture

September 15, 2026

A new internal report at MIT warns that AI is making learning less social, as more students turn to chatbots rather than classmates when they’re stuck. The report, which is sparking discussion across higher ed and even in some media reports, argues that this esteemed university needs to reboot all aspects of teaching and assessment now that AI can complete just about any assignment a professor can hand out. Can AI be part of the answer to preserving social learning at universities? Read ...

3 Key Tensions Facing Colleges in the AI Era

September 01, 2026

A look back at the key lessons from Season 1 of this podcast, plus a look at what’s new with AI on campus as a new academic year begins. A Turning Point in AI Writing, in The Atlantic. Can ‘Linguistic Fingerprinting’ Guard Against AI Cheating? in EdSurge MIT lays out vision for navigating AI in higher education, ‘A watershed moment’  in MassLive.   EPISODE CREDITS: Reported and produced by Jeff YoungMusic by Komiku©Copyright 2026 Learning Curve Productions LLC

Transform Your Teaching · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Smarter Campus Podcast · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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How many listeners does Learning Curve have?

Podseeker estimates Learning Curve reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Learning Curve?

Learning Curve typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established educators, technology leaders, artists, authors, and researchers with demonstrated expertise or original work related to artificial intelligence, education, learning, or creative practice. Common among recent guests: Published books or widely read essays; Recognized creative or research work; Leadership in education or technology. Recent guests include Evan Ratliff, Ted Chiang, and Angela Ferraiolo.

How hard is it to get booked on Learning Curve?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Learning Curve cover?

Recent episodes cover Higher Education, Artificial Intelligence, Education Technology, Teaching, and Liberal Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.