Artificial intelligence promises to make learning faster, smarter, and more personalized — but what happens when it goes too far? Can technology designed to help actually make it harder to learn, decide, or think critically?

In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Yiduo Shao, who studies how information overload and automation can backfire — creating more noise than knowledge. She’ll share insights on when AI adds value and when it starts to get in the way.

Later in the show, Tippie student Rylee Lueken shares her story of arriving at the University of Iowa for the first time — and learning how to find her footing in a new environment. Her experience reminds us that feeling overwhelmed isn’t just a technology problem; it’s a human one.

And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

Learn more:

• More on Yiduo Shao


• More on Yiduo's work on AI overwhelm


• Watch Rylee's story and those of other Tippie storytellers

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