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The AI Corner Ep 9: David Dempsey on AI agents, curriculum & real‑world learning

Join host Mike Bayly and guest David Dempsey, associate professor at the University of Canterbury, as they explore how AI is being integrated into engineering education in New Zealand, and why it matters for tomorrow’s professionals. Discover how AI agents and sandbox environments are empowering students to red‑flag mistakes, rethink assessments, and build critical thinking. David shares tips on augmenting workflows (like using GPT as an error checker), considerations for ethical AI use, and how educators can architect a responsible AI culture on campus. In this episode we discuss: • 00:00 – Intro & guest bio • 00:30 – First exposure to GPT‑3.5 • 02:26 – Why educators must shape AI’s integration • 04:19 – Redesigning assessments for AI • 07:05 – Three pillars: knowledge, skills, attitude • 08:31 – Verifying AI: the “fun” prompt test • 10:48 – Introducing students to AI agent frameworks • 12:11 – Workshops & training for staff • 13:08 – AI teaching assistants: potential and pitfalls • 16:25 – Faculty–industry partnerships & Engineering NZ • 21:07 – Where AI adds value in engineering • 23:31 – Risk of shallow learning with AI • 28:32 – Quick‑fire round: model preferences & trends • 31:55 – Outro & next steps David Dempsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dem... SUBSCRIBE TO STAY AHEAD: NZ AI News: https://theaicorner.beehiiv.com/subsc... NZ AI Events: https://theaicorner.beehiiv.com/p/ai-... NZ AI Jobs: https://theaicorner.beehiiv.com/p/ai-...