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Episode 3 of the Cherwell College Oxford podcast provides listeners with a thorough exploration of the institution's philosophy, academic offerings, and the valuable insights shared by senior academic advisor Alan Carter. The podcast serves as an informative resource for students, parents, and educators alike, offering guidance on university admissions and preparing for the dynamic future of education.

In Episode 2 of the Cherwell College Oxford Podcast, Katya discusses artificial intelligence and its applications with guest Yash Bhalgat, an AI researcher at the University of Oxford.

Key topics covered include an overview of 3D computer vision and its applications like augmented reality and metaverse. Discusses companies like Meta investing in VR/AR technologies. Introduction to large language models like GPT-3 and the benefits and limitations. The difference between open-source vs closed-source AI models. Yash's background and journey into AI research from engineering in India to academia. Yash's work as an AI consultant for startups like SoftAI. The role of AI in education - need to make students aware of AI from a young age and make it accessible. Exploring how schools could transform the curriculum to teach the basics of coding and algorithms. Yash's teaching initiatives like AI clubs and summer camps give students exposure to the latest in AI and inspire them. Details of his current PhD research in 3D computer vision and conference trips to present this work. Discusses top conferences like CVPR. The future of education and how investment is needed into education to integrate AI concepts into the curriculum, making it fun and interactive rather than overwhelming.