Deacs.AI

How is AI really changing the academic landscape? Education Professor Adam Friedman discusses its impact inside and outside the classroom, learning from his kids, navigating student use, faculty adaptation, and the future of teaching in the age of artificial intelligence. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at

Dive into the practical side of generative AI with Ryan and Michael as they reveal insightful uses for these tools, from developing a new AI-focused website and generating placeholder code, to exploring creative music generation. Learn how these technologies can assist in real-world projects, boost productivity, and offer new avenues for creative expression. For questions, comments, or anything el...

Is Generative AI the next Industrial Revolution, or something far more disruptive? Explore the duality of AI: the mind-bending potential and the profound concerns. This episode tackles the tough questions. We discuss the creative (and sometimes hilarious) outputs of ChatGPT against the ethical implications of AI trained on scraped data, the potential for loss of human connection, inherent biases,...

Amy is playing in the sand again - the AI sandbox, that is. Join her tour of Google's experimental playground, AI Studio. Have you ever wanted to turn the dials and pull the levers of the magical AI machine? Then this is the episode for you. From controlling prompt structure to explaining complex topics with tiny cats, Amy will introduce you to AI Studio. For questions, comments, or anything else,...

Can Artificial Intelligence and the Arts co-exist? Theatre professor Kevin Frazier rifts on how AI tools are opening doors to new forms of creativity and collaboration. We'll explore how artists and educators are harnessing AI to push the boundaries of design and theater, and what roles humans still play. It's a journey into the future where technology and art intertwine to create the extraordinar...

Stepping up to the plate, John Montana provides insight on how higher education can leverage its unique position to lead the conversation, foster critical engagement, and ensure that future graduates are equipped not just with knowledge, but with the skills to navigate a rapidly changing pedagogical landscape. How is higher ed grappling with AI's transformative evolution? We discuss strategic appr...

Watch out Pixar! Go behind the pixels with Michael, creator of Wake Forest's "Tales from the AI Frontier" video series. He pulls back the curtain on using AI image generators, large language models, and other tools to build animated explainers, design his custom AI avatar, and streamline the entire production process. Learn how AI can help you conquer technical hurdles and bring your video ideas t...

Jack Ryan dives into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Beyond the campus, AI is a major player in international relations. Tom Brister brings his classroom and national security expertise to the discussion, touching on everything from scholarly assignments to AI's role in modern warfare, from innovative teaching methods to the potential for a new kind of arms race. Hear his journey from skepti...

Can AI really write better emails, take smarter meeting notes, AND plan your dinner? Wake Forest tech leader Greg Collins shares his real-world experiences using tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Zoom AI Companion, cutting through the hype to find what actually works at the office and home. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at

Do you want to know how Wake Foresters are using AI? Join Ryan and Michael as they introduce the DEACS.AI podcast series. They'll explore artificial intelligence through real-world stories - from writing emails and learning to DIY projects and lasagna recipes. Discover practical ways AI can change your work and life. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at