Featured on the Current History podcast

Dr. Lozano was recently featured on the Current History podcast, discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education. In the episode, Dr. Lozano explored how AI is transforming teaching methods, curriculum design, and the overall learning experience for students. She highlighted practical ways universities can integrate AI tools into everyday teaching, while also addressing the challenges educators face in adapting to rapidly evolving technology. Ethical considerations of AI use in education were a central theme, particularly the potential for bias and unintended consequences.

Lozano emphasized the growing gap between rich and poor countries in access to advanced technology, explaining that unequal access can widen existing inequalities. She noted that technology is not just a tool, but a pathway to better opportunities—affecting job prospects, access to quality healthcare, and educational resources. The discussion examined how AI can support research, personalize student learning, and improve outcomes when used responsibly.

Throughout the episode, Lozano shared practical advice for students, educators, and institutions on adapting to AI-driven learning environments. She also offered insights into how policymakers and universities can ensure equitable access to technology, so that the benefits of AI do not remain concentrated in wealthier regions. The episode concluded with Dr. Lozano offering her predictions for the future of AI in higher education, stressing the importance of inclusive strategies to maximize its positive impact globally.

About the Current History Podcast

Current History is a podcast that explores the intersection of history, current events, foreign affairs, and emerging technology through thoughtful, long‑form conversations. Rather than just reporting news, the show traces how past events and patterns help explain what’s happening in the world today. Each episode takes historical context seriously, using past lessons to shed light on present‑day policy, technology, and societal change. The host draws on deep research and a broad range of topics to connect history with contemporary issues, making the podcast informative for listeners who want more than surface-level commentary.

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had the pleasure of having Dr. Lidia Lozano as a guest on the Current History podcast, where we discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on global education. Lidia is a rare combination of practitioner and scholar: someone who brings genuine classroom experience, international institutional knowledge, and ongoing research to a conversation that too often stays at the level of abstraction. Dr. Lozano and I also share a background in international relations, having both completed graduate work at Harvard University. That common foundation made for a richer dialogue, as she brings a genuinely global perspective to questions about technology, culture, and how education systems adapt to change. What stood out most was her ability to ground complex ideas in concrete, human terms with a focus on the student whether drawing on her own teaching experience at Princeton, Columbia, and Barnard, her work with UNESCO and the European Commission, or her current research on how AI may be reshaping the way we relate to one another. She speaks with both authority and accessibility, which is exactly what makes for a compelling guest.