A Tale of Two AI Design Projects

What does it mean to teach art and design when free AI tools can generate sophisticated images in just a few seconds?

For this episode we’re diving into that big question. And to do that we’ll hear two stories where students used AI for design – one that led to celebration, and another that sparked controversy.

And we’ll hear from a leader at one of the nation’s leading art and design colleges who is wrestling with how to integrate AI into the curriculum there.

"From Text Prompt to Furniture: The Story Behind Babson’s AI Dam Chair," in Babson University's Thought & Action. (With pictures of the chair.)

"After AI Allegations, Class of 2026 Picks a New Jacket," in the Princeton Alumni Weekly.

"Demand for Integrity for Class of 2026 Jacket," a petition on Change.org.

EPISODE CREDITS: 

Reported and produced by Jeff Young

Music by Komiku

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