Nick Cawthon

Design and UX leader who teaches design strategy at California College of the Arts and advises enterprises on human-centered design and AI readiness; creator of a UX/Design AI Readiness survey to help teams upskill.

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Sep 11, 2025 • 30min

Back to School, Back to AI: Amnesty for Students and Workers?

In a fascinating discussion, Nick Cawthon, a Design and UX leader and educator, explores the shifting perception of AI in education and the workplace. He likens the current fears around AI to the earlier resistance to calculators in classrooms, advocating for an 'AI amnesty' that encourages creativity and collaboration. Nick discusses the need for human-centered design in an algorithm-driven world and how embracing AI can unlock new levels of creativity. He also highlights the barriers to AI adoption within companies and the importance of upskilling for a future where AI partners are the norm.

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