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The Immersive Lens
Hosted by Finger Lakes Community College · EN
The Immersive Lens features faculty experts from Finger Lakes Community College exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping learning and work. Each episode offers clear, practical conversations about new tools, apps, and ideas—cutting through the hype to highlight what actually matters for educators, professionals, and the curious alike.
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Episode 17: Outliers
2w ago00:47:41Tap to summarize🗒 SummaryThis episode dives into the rapidly shifting landscape of Large Language Models (LLMs), moving beyond the "Big Three" to examine the specialized tools carving out their own niches. From the enterprise-ready integration of Microsoft Copilot to the citation-heavy search capabilities of Perplexity, the hosts analyze why these "outlier" models are essential for specific workflows in 3D design, coding, and academic research. The conversation also touches on the tactile world of 3D printing and the legal pressures currently facing social media giants over user safety.Paul and Dave weigh the practical benefits of these platforms against significant ethical and legal hurdles, including recent high-profile lawsuits involving Meta and YouTube regarding negligence and mental health. They provide a unique look at the "LLM Arena" rankings and discuss the trade-offs between closed-system reliability and the raw, uncurated power of open-source models. Ultimately, they conclude that while the tech is advancing toward a "No UI" future driven by voice and intent, the winner of the AI race will be determined by which model can most seamlessly integrate into our daily digital lives.🔗 Links & Resources:OpenAI’s Sora shutting down: When it happens, 2 AI video alternatives https://mashable.com/article/openai-sora-shut-down-when-happens-alternativesJury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5746125/meta-youtube-social-media-trial-verdictNew Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/g-s1-115019/new-mexico-meta-children-mental-healthLLM Arena (Arena.AI) https://arena.ai/NAAIC Conferencehttps://www.naaic.ai/naaic-ai-summit-2026Microsoft Copilothttps://copilot.microsoft.com/Perplexityhttps://www.perplexity.ai/Comet: Perplexity's Browserhttps://www.perplexity.ai/cometAmazon wins court order to block Perplexity’s AI shopping agenthttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/amazon-wins-court-order-to-block-perplexitys-ai-shopping-agent.htmlWhat is LLM Temperature?https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/llm-temperatureGrokhttps://grok.com/Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, started calling itself 'MechaHitler'https://www.npr.org/2025/07/09/nx-s1-5462609/grok-elon-musk-antisemitic-racist-contentElon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini imageshttps://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5672579/grok-women-children-bikini-elon-muskGrok 4 is using Elon Musk's X posts as a source when answering questionshttps://mashable.com/article/grok-4-elon-musk-source-referenceDeepSeekhttps://www.deepseek.com/en/DeepSeek efficiencieshttps://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1011.htm#:~:text=Leo%3A%20All%20right.%20On%20we%20go.%20Let%27s%20talk%20DeepSeek.AI firm DeepSeek writes less-secure code for groups China disfavorsAI firm DeepSeek writes less secure code for groups China disfavors - The Washington PostMentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #FrontierModels #VibeCoding #NoUI #TechTrends #TheImmersiveLens #LLM #MicrosoftCopilot #PerplexityAI #FutureOfTech #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 16: Gemini
3w ago00:59:51Tap to summarizeThis episode explores the multifaceted world of Google Gemini, Google's rebranded and significantly advanced large language model. The hosts delve into Gemini's three primary modes - Fast, Thinking, and Pro - each tailored to different user needs, from quick queries to complex problem-solving. They also highlight Gemini's seamless integration into the Google ecosystem, including Google Docs, Gmail, and Chrome, making it a ubiquitous assistant for everyday tasks. Beyond simple chat, the discussion covers specialized tools like NotebookLM for research, AI Studio for developers, and creative powerhouses like VEO and flow for video and image generation.Paul and Dave bring their unique tech-savvy perspectives to the table, discussing their personal experiences and preferences between Gemini and other AI models like ChatGPT and Claude. They emphasize the importance of Gemini's low barrier to entry and its "vertical integration" within the Google suite as major competitive advantages. The episode concludes with a positive outlook, portraying Gemini not just as a chatbot but as a comprehensive platform that is continuously expanding its capabilities and redefining human-AI interaction.🔗 Links & Resources:2026 iHeartPodcast Awards: Full List Of Winnershttps://www.iheart.com/content/2026-03-16-2026-iheartpodcast-awards-full-list-of-winners/Scaniverse - Apple App Storehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/scaniverse-3d-scanner/id1541433223Scaniverse - Android Play Storehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.scaniverse&hl=en_USMore! More! More! Tech Workers Max Out Their A.I. Use.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/technology/tokenmaxxing-ai-agents.htmlFLX AI Hub Community Conveninghttps://www.flcc.edu/events/all-events/2026/june/flx-ai-hub-community-convening.phpFont Psychology: Why Fonts Matter and How They Influence Consumer Behaviorhttps://www.amazon.com/Font-Psychology-Influence-Consumer-Behavior-ebook/dp/B09JCD1WVWGoogle Geminihttps://gemini.google.com/AI Studiohttps://aistudio.google.com/prompts/new_chatFirebasehttps://firebase.google.com/Antigravityhttps://antigravity.google/Google Flowhttps://labs.google/fx/tools/flowDeepMinddeepmind.google.comDeepMind - AlphaFold - Nobel Prizehttps://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2024/press-release/Google Stitchhttps://stitch.withgoogle.com/Google's Opalhttps://opal.google/Mentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #edtech ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 15: Claude
4w ago00:55:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu explore the rapid expansion of the Claude AI ecosystem. They break down how Anthropic is moving beyond simple chat interfaces to create a comprehensive suite of productivity tools - including Projects, Artifacts, and Co-work - designed to transform AI from a basic prompter into a true collaborative partner. The discussion highlights how these features allow for deeper context retention and specialized "skills," making AI more intuitive for complex tasks like software development and course design.Paul and Dave share their personal workflows, contrasting Claude’s "warmer" and more nuanced persona with other giants like Gemini and ChatGPT. While they celebrate the creative freedom offered by tools like Artifacts, they remain grounded, discussing the practicalities of token limits, the "equity gap" in paid tiers, and the critical importance of data privacy in an increasingly automated world. The episode concludes with a forward-looking verdict: AI is rapidly evolving into a seamless, agent-based operating system that will soon be woven into every facet of our digital lives.🔗 Links & Resources:Polymarkethttps://polymarket.com/Kalshihttps://kalshi.com/Meta Glasseshttps://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/shop-all/Meta Acquires Moltbook, the Social Network Just for A.I. Botshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/technology/meta-moltbook-social-ai-bots.htmlClaudehttps://claude.ai/EKG Simulator/trainerhttps://inlineteaching.com/medical/ekgImport and export your memory from Claudehttps://support.claude.com/en/articles/12123587-import-and-export-your-memory-from-claudeWhat are projects?https://support.claude.com/en/articles/9517075-what-are-projectsExtend Claude with skillshttps://code.claude.com/docs/en/skillsWhat are artifacts and how do I use them?https://support.claude.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-theminfo@theimmersivelens.comClaude Code overviewhttps://code.claude.com/docs/en/overviewFLCC's Vibe Coding Coursehttps://www.flcc.edu/courses/csc-145/Claude Cowork by Anthropichttps://www.anthropic.com/product/claude-coworkMentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/#ai #claudeai #anthropic #futuretech #vibecoding #spatialcomputing #machinelearning #techpodcast #productivityhacks #ImmersiveLens #edtech #generativeai #highered #podcast #sora2 #vibecoding #digitalethics #flcc #newmedia #techtrends #techhistory #uxdesign #webdevelopment #projecticeberg #futureofwork #screentime #foldablephones #visionpro #TheImmersiveLens #edtech ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 14: Frontier AI Models: Open AI
Apr 1300:54:47Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Immersive Lens - the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn - from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.In this episode, Paul and Dave launch their first-ever multi-part series focused on "Frontier Models" - the heavy hitters of the AI world like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. The discussion begins with a fascinating look at Paul’s hands-on demo of the Meta AR glasses, which feature live captioning and "bone conduction" audio, setting the stage for how AI is escaping the screen and entering our physical world. They also share a "vibe coding" success story where Dave used Claude to build a functional medical monitoring app for a doctor friend in under an hour, illustrating the power of subject-matter expertise paired with AI.The core of the episode evaluates the OpenAI ecosystem, covering everything from the standard ChatGPT interface to specialized tools like Codex for programming and the Atlas web browser. While they acknowledge OpenAI's "first-to-market" advantage, the hosts provide a surprisingly critical perspective, ultimately labeling the current suite as "mid-tier" compared to emerging competitors. The final verdict suggests that while OpenAI is a solid entry point, the "switching cost" for users to move to other platforms is lowering, and the race for AI dominance is far from over.Vidday https://www.vidday.com/Meta Glasseshttps://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/shop-all/Meta Security Researcher's AI Agent Accidentally Deleted Her Emailshttps://www.pcmag.com/news/meta-security-researchers-openclaw-ai-agent-accidentally-deleted-her-emailsEKG Simulatorhttps://inlineteaching.com/medical/ekg/A Timeline of the Anthropic-Pentagon Disputehttps://www.techpolicy.press/a-timeline-of-the-anthropic-pentagon-dispute/Anthropic’s Super Bowl ads mocking AI with ads helped push Claude’s app into the top 10https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/13/anthropics-super-bowl-ads-mocking-ai-with-ads-helped-push-claudes-app-into-the-top-10/ChatGPThttps://chatgpt.com/ChatGPT Codexhttps://chatgpt.com/codexChatGPT Atlas Browserhttps://chatgpt.com/atlas/ChatGPT - Custom GPTshttps://chatgpt.com/gptsChatGPT Video - Sorahttps://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001152-what-to-know-about-the-sora-discontinuationGemini - Bring in chats from other AIhttps://gemini.google/import-memory/Mentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 13: Surprise! It's A Macbook Neo
Apr 600:43:52Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Immersive Lens - the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn - from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.🗒 SummaryThere’s nothing quite like the thrill of fresh hardware, and this week, the studio is buzzing with a surprise live unboxing of the brand-new MacBook Neo. The central focus of this episode is Apple’s latest addition to its computing lineup, a device that not only turns heads with a striking new yellow finish but also represents a major leap forward in out-of-the-box AI integration. As emerging tech continues to blend into our daily routines, the MacBook Neo matters right now because it seamlessly bakes powerful tools directly into the foundational setup of the operating system, making advanced AI accessible to everyday users right from the start.Jeff orchestrates a surprise for Paul and Dave - a new MacBook Neo. They share their candid, in-the-moment reactions as they tear away the eco-friendly packaging and boot up the machine for the first time. They offer unique perspectives on the tactile unboxing experience and the immediate prioritization of accessibility features, while Jeff helps capture the sleek details on camera. Their final verdict is one of genuine excitement: the MacBook Neo isn’t just a colorful hardware refresh, but a highly capable, AI-forward device that sets a new standard for user-friendly, modern computing.🔗 Links & Resources:MacBook Neohttps://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/YouTube Ad for Neohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SIKAmPXY4Indiana Jones - "I even like the color"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3QQhJdwEZMNYT - Apple Is Doing Its Part to End Green Bubble Shaming. It’s Our Turn.https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/technology/personaltech/apple-iphone-android-bubbles.htmlNASA Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW) https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis-ii/arow/Unity Game Design Softwarehttps://unity.com/Mentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#MacBookNeo #AppleUnboxing #MacBook #MacSetup #TechUnboxing #Unboxing #EmergingTech #macOS #TechNews #AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 12: Failures
Mar 3000:47:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Immersive Lens - the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn - from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.What happens when the tools we rely on fail us, or when we fail to understand the fundamental mechanics behind them? In this episode, Paul and Dave tackle the double-edged sword of emerging technologies, diving into the environmental costs of training AI models and the potential skill gaps caused by AI-assisted coding. The conversation highlights why understanding the foundational "how" and "why" of technology is more critical than ever, especially as we increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to do the heavy lifting in software development.The hosts bring their unique educational and technical perspectives to listener mail, addressing everything from dyslexia-friendly dictation software to the massive energy consumption of large language models. They also take an entertaining trip down memory lane to dissect some of history's most notorious tech blunders - including the near-deletion of Toy Story 2 and a catastrophic $180,000 university rendering failure - reminding us that while technology advances rapidly, the importance of basic safeguards like data backups remains absolutely timeless.Stat about 40% of podcasts are videoOn Air signNAAIC ConferenceAccessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | AppleWhispr FlowDyslexie FontOpenDyslexicLexend FontAtkinson HyperlegibleSam Altman defends AI’s energy toll by saying it also takes a lot to ‘train a human’Vibe Coding MemeWhy DeepSeek could be good news for energy consumptionMeta HorizonsToy Story 5 TrailerResurfaced tale details how Toy Story 2 was saved after being deleted – twiceSGI ComputersRing Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Super Bowl Ad Backlash404 MediaGoogle GlassWebTV (MSN_TV)When NASA Lost a Spacecraft Due to a Metric Math MistakeGoPro Voice CommandsWindows PhonesMicrosoft HoloLens2Mentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 11: Immersive Classroom
Mar 2300:47:43Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Immersive Lens - the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn - from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.Topics Covered:In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu sit down with Christine Parker, a Professor of Science and Technology and Finger Lakes Community College’s resident "Immersive Classroom Guru". The conversation centers on the transformative power of Mixed Reality (MR) in higher education, specifically focusing on the use of the Microsoft HoloLens to revolutionize how students learn human anatomy. Unlike traditional virtual reality that isolates the user, Mixed Reality allows students to remain present in their physical environment while interacting with high-fidelity, life-sized holograms of the human body, turning a standard classroom into a futuristic "Holography Lab".Paul and Dave explore Christine’s journey from the pharmaceutical industry to the classroom, uncovering the technical hurdles - from sunlight interference to the necessity of "geometric carpets" - that come with pioneering new tech. The episode concludes with a powerful verdict: technology is merely a tool for storytelling, but when applied with intentional instructional design, it can significantly shift student performance and retention. As the HoloLens era begins to sunset, the team looks forward to the next evolution of immersive rooms that incorporate sound and even scent to simulate high-stakes environments for first responders.Links & Resources:Could HoloLens’ Augmented Reality Change How We Study the Human Body? - https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2016/04/could-hololens-augmented-reality-change-how-we-study-human-bodyTransforming Medical Education with Microsoft HoloLens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4M6BTYRlKQHow to Transform Your Classroom into a 360° Immersive Learning Experience with Projection Mapping? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6SoHMw0mdMMicrosoft is discontinuing its HoloLens headsets - https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2016/04/could-hololens-augmented-reality-change-how-we-study-human-bodyFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 10: ChatBot
Mar 1600:45:38Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Immersive Lens — the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn—from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu delve into the practical and transformative world of custom chatbots - specifically "Gems" in Google Gemini and "Custom GPTs" in ChatGPT. They explore how these specialized AI tools are shifting from general-purpose assistants to highly tailored "transactional" workflows. By focusing on niche applications like generating accessible alt-text for images or interpreting complex branding guidelines, the duo illustrates how anyone can now "program" an AI using simple English to solve repetitive, data-heavy tasks.The conversation takes a deeper turn as Paul and Dave weigh the immense benefits of these tools against the ethical and safety challenges emerging in the industry. While Dave highlights the efficiency gains for educators and businesses, Paul introduces the sobering reality of "digital attachment" and the ongoing legal battles surrounding social media’s impact on youth mental health. Ultimately, the hosts deliver a verdict of cautious optimism: custom chatbots are powerful allies for productivity and accessibility, but they require human oversight and robust guardrails to ensure they remain helpful rather than harmful.🔗 Links & Resources:Peaky Blindershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaky_Blinders_(TV_series)Meta SAM3https://ai.meta.com/research/sam3/ComfyUIhttps://www.comfy.org/Google Genie 3https://deepmind.google/models/genie/Prep for the SAT with practice tests in Geminihttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/practice-sat-gemini/Google Gem: 🖼 Text from Image Extractor 🖼https://gemini.google.com/gem/1unHgmJh_12o9QIMTskVueYWAbyVhzwDq?usp=sharingGoogle Gem: GenAlphaSpeakhttps://gemini.google.com/gem/1BtU9sp5Y43jh8Lg1zW5GnzpQ6YdCjHvi?usp=sharingGoogle Gem/Chatbot System Prompt Examples:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGw-UOoWJmg_uUNYFGR_Mh0xsHMP4cDRtMazGmhaFHE/edit?usp=sharingProfessor Maley's PDF to HTML Converterhttps://gemini.google.com/gem/17HdBpSsZunyiIvBRM1p4AWUf2DgzWbek?usp=sharingCharacter.AI and Google agree to settle lawsuits over teen mental health harms and suicideshttps://www.cnn.com/2026/01/07/business/character-ai-google-settle-teen-suicide-lawsuitSocial Media School Districts Lawsuithttps://www.motleyrice.com/social-media-lawsuits/school-districts-lawsuitSpain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Muskhttps://www.reuters.com/world/spain-hold-social-media-executives-accountable-illegal-hateful-content-2026-02-03/Pluribus (TV series)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series)ChatGPT Custom GPT Markethttps://chatgpt.com/gptsFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#ai #edtech #generativeai #highered #podcast #sora2 #vibecoding #digitalethics #flcc #newmedia #techtrends #techhistory #uxdesign #webdevelopment #projecticeberg #futureofwork #screentime #foldablephones #visionpro #TheImmersiveLens #edtechtools ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 9: Accessibility
Mar 900:41:00Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Immersive Lens — the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn—from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul and Dave tackle accessibility!Topics Covered:🗒 Summary:In this episode of "The Immersive Lens," hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu kick things off by discussing recent tech and AI developments. They explore how AI is being trained on physics rather than previous human designs to create highly efficient printed circuit boards, effectively avoiding human biases and errors. The hosts also recount Paul's recent trip to London where he experienced new AR glasses and gesture-controlled mini drones, before shifting to the challenges of spotting AI-generated content in fake 1980s He-Man movie trailers and YouTube shorts. Additionally, they briefly touch on Google Stitch, a web-based application used for rapid app UI prototyping.The episode's deep dive centers on digital accessibility and "universal design" - the concept that designing for disabilities, such as adding closed captions or physical "curb cuts," ultimately benefits everyone. The hosts share practical advice for making educational and digital content accessible to comply with mandates like Title II of the ADA. They recommend using AI to generate highly descriptive alt text for images, utilizing accessibility checkers in programs like Adobe Acrobat and Word, and improving visual accessibility through high-contrast dark modes and legible sans-serif fonts like Atkinson Hyperlegible. Finally, they highlight the robust built-in accessibility features found across Mac, Chromebook, and mobile devices, concluding that designing for accessibility is always worth the effort to level up the experience for all users.🔗 Links & Resources:Quilter's AI just designed an 843‑part Linux computer that booted on the first try. Hardware will never be the same.Selfridges in LondonMeta GlassesViture - Luma XR GlassesHe-Man TrailerGoogle StitchSection 50899% Invisible - Episode 308 - Curb CutsGoogle Gem - Alt Text GeneratorAdobe Acrobat Accessibility CheckerRead Easier With Our Family of Hyperlegible® FontsRead with Dyslexie FontSans forgeticaLexendThe Law of ClosureAdobe ExpressDescriptive Video Demonstration - The Lion KingMac AccessibilityChromebook AccessibilityFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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Episode 8: Mirrorless, DSLR, Phones, Camcorders- O My!
Mar 200:40:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Immersive Lens — the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn—from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul and Dave tackle …Topics Covered:In Study of Cybercrime, Users Responded to Phishing Differently Based on What Kind of Device They UsedThe Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement to Bring Beloved Characters from Across Disney’s Brands to Sora2025 Word of the Year: SlopGoPro camerasPower Mac G4SONY CAMCORDER Hi8 Review - Using a 30 YEAR OLD CAMERA Today!Videotape format warHow Kodak FailedP2 (storage media)Rochester's Tinseltown to unveil IMAX 70mm projector, enhancing local movie experienceDJI Osmo Pocket 3🗒 Summary:In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu welcome their first on-air guest, Jeff Kidd, who typically manages the show's control room, to discuss the technology and history behind cameras. Before diving into the main topic, the group covers recent tech news, including a Carnegie Mellon study indicating that mobile phone users are less likely to click on malware links than PC users due to differing attention contexts. They also discuss Disney's recent $1 billion investment in OpenAI and the Merriam-Webster word of the year, "slop," which refers to the flood of low-quality AI-generated content on the internet.The core discussion tracks the evolution of video production, sparked by the podcast's upgrade from a single GoPro to a multi-camera setup using Sony mirrorless devices. The trio reflects on the shift from analog to digital, sharing experiences that range from Paul's work with 35mm film to Jeff's time in news broadcasting using expensive, low-capacity P2 cards that required "pre-roll" to capture action without wasting storage. They analyze how the transition from formats like VHS and Betamax to modern, high-capacity digital storage has made editing easier but perhaps less disciplined, ultimately advising listeners to choose equipment - such as smartphones or gimbals like the DJI Osmo - based specifically on their creative goals.🔗 Links & Resources:FLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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