Ep22 - Computing for the Public Good with Frank Würthwein

What if the future of artificial intelligence in higher education depends less on Big Tech and more on cooperation between public universities? In this episode of My Robot Teacher, hosts Sarah Senk and Taiyo Inoue visit the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego to speak with its director, Frank Würthwein about AI infrastructure, supercomputing, and expanding access to advanced technology in public higher education.  From predicting wildfires to using AI in California vineyards, Frank explains how shared computing infrastructure can open new opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration across disciplines. The conversation explores what public colleges and universities can accomplish when they pool their resources, share their expertise, and work together to expand educational access.