UCSC Leans In on AI

In his recent post, Alexander L. Wolf / Dean of UCSC Baskin School of Engineering establishes a new directive at UCSC.

Dean Wolf suggests that, just as newsrooms had to adopt a "digital-first" ethos due to the rise of the internet, engineering education now needs to instill an "AI-first" mindset. Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and Copilot are already changing how students approach writing and programming assignments and may prove to be effective tutors. These technologies will not replace engineers but will reshape the necessary skills and habits of mind for engineering success. Educators need to train engineers to leverage AI technologies with an understanding of their capabilities and limitations. He also points out that liberal arts educators also have an opportunity to instill an AI-first mindset, helping students flourish creatively in a world where AI-generated content is increasingly prevalent.

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