Emerging Technologies’ AI: Community of Practice (AICoP) is a multidisciplinary gathering exploring practical applications of AI across Columbia University—a space for learning, discussion, and experimentation.
In this session, we will welcome representatives from OpenAI for a conversation about agentic AI in higher education. Agentic AI refers to systems that can plan and carry out multi-step tasks on your behalf, such as gathering information, using tools, and completing work with limited direction. Our guests will share how these capabilities are developing and how colleges and universities are beginning to apply them across research, teaching and learning, and administration. We will close with an open discussion, so bring your questions, including any about responsible use, privacy, and data considerations for the Columbia community.
Agenda
- Welcome & Introductions
- Agentic AI in Higher Education — OpenAI
- What agentic AI is and how it differs from conversational AI tools.
- Current and emerging agentic capabilities from OpenAI.
- Examples of agentic workflows in research, teaching, learning, and administration.
- Considerations for responsible use, privacy, and data handling in a university setting.
- Stay Connected
- Ways to participate through AICoP and our AI Connect newsletter.
- Opportunities to share your own AI use cases, questions, and experiences with the community.
- Discussion & Q&A
Date: October 30 | Time: 9:30–10:30 AM
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