Deacs.AI

Welcome to Deacs.AI podcast, where Wake Forest innovators unpack the real-world magic of artificial intelligence through candid conversations. Join IS colleagues Michael Ferrari and Ryan Scholl as they explore how AI is transforming work across campus, one fascinating story at a time. Get ready to discover the human side of technological innovation.

Deacs.AI is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 96 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Deacs.AI, a technology show with 96 episodes published.

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  The Luddite With a Language Model with Guest Andre Mouton

  Aug 4, 20261h 2m

  Will artificial intelligence take over six-figure white-collar jobs, or just make us wildly more productive? Wake Forest economics professor Andre Mouton describes what patent data actually reveals about the future of work. From running open-source models directly on his desktop to teaching students how to manage digital assistants instead of letting them write their code, Andre offers a grounded, data-backed look at why high-wage professions are changing—and why the robot takeover narrative misses the mark. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at deacs.ai@wfu.edu

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  Curiosity Required: Making AI Work for You with Guests Elizabeth Ricks and Javier Guillen

  Jul 28, 202655 min

  Elizabeth Ricks is back on Deacs.AI, and she brought along a good friend, Javier GEE-IN of Microsoft. Both educators and industry veterans, they discuss how artificial intelligence has actually changed the fields of data analytics, healthcare, and the classroom — and when it's the right move to hand over control to the AI. Prognosticating into the near future, they warn why an opinion you formed about AI two years ago is already out of date. Finally, they leave us with the secret to unlocking transformational power — curiosity is the skill that makes any of this work. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at deacs.ai@wfu.edu

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  Entrepreneurial Thinking in an AI World with Guest Rebecca Gill

  Jul 21, 202659 min

  AI can brainstorm, prototype, and accelerate ideas—but it can't replace the human drive behind entrepreneurship. Rebecca Gill joins Deacs.AI to unpack what it really means to be entrepreneurial, why authentic experiences create the best innovations, and how AI is forcing educators to rethink teaching, learning, and academic integrity. Whether you're building a startup, teaching in higher education, or trying to understand AI's impact on creativity, this episode offers practical insights into where humans still have the edge. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at deacs.ai@wfu.edu

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  AI and Humanity: Student Discussion 6

  Jul 20, 202627 min

  During the 2026 spring semester, Wake Forest Computer Science professor, William Cochran, held his popular first year seminar called AI and Humanity: Foundations for Our Future. For one of the assignments, Cochran asked his students to read Ethan Mollicks book, Co-Intelligence, and create a mini podcast episode about a chapter that resonated with them. In Part 7, the final episode of this multi-part series, we hear from more of our students as they discuss Chapter 9, AI as Our Future. Please note that certain portions of the assignment have been lightly edited from their original format for content purposes or to comply with student wishes. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at deacs.ai@wfu.edu

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  AI and Humanity: Student Discussion 5

  Jul 19, 202622 min

  During the 2026 spring semester, Wake Forest Computer Science professor, William Cochran, held his popular first year seminar called AI and Humanity: Foundations for Our Future. For one of the assignments, Cochran asked his students to read Ethan Mollicks book, Co-Intelligence, and create a mini podcast episode about a chapter that resonated with them. In Part 6 of this multi-part series, we hear from more of our students as they discuss Chapter 8, AI as a Coach. Please note that certain portions of the assignment have been lightly edited from their original format for content purposes or to comply with student wishes. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at deacs.ai@wfu.edu

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