In this inaugural episode of The Chief AI Officer Show, Benjamin speaks with Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University, who is the first ever CAIO at a higher education institution. Mark shares his four-element strategy for AI integration: education, empowerment, experimentation, and execution. He discusses specific AI applications at the university, such as an organizational chatbot that can point students where they need to go for specific needs.

Mark talks about ethical considerations in AI use, highlighting the importance of responsible implementation. He also touches on the potential impact of AI on education, research, and the student experience, emphasizing the need for strategic foresight and thoughtful structures in AI adoption. 

Topics discussed:

• The four E's of Mark Daley's AI integration strategy: education, empowerment, experimentation, and execution.


• Specific AI applications being developed at Western University, such as the organizational chatbot for students.


• Addressing ethical considerations and responsible AI use in education, such as allowing professors to make their own rules for their courses on AI usage.


• The impact of AI on education, research, and the student experience, including challenges and opportunities in realizing the benefits of AI in an educational setting.


• The importance of strategic foresight and thoughtful structures in AI adoption within higher education 

(Episode 1)