A recent podcast episode by the Project Management Institute (PMI) explores how AI can be used as much more than a tool: as a pathway to equity, empowerment, and confidence—especially for underrepresented learners.

Host Kathleen Walch interviews Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes, educator, curriculum designer, and project leader, who shares insights on curriculum development, early exposure to AI, and the mindsets needed to ensure no one gets left behind in the age of automation.

The key takeaways of the episode include:

• Why exposure to AI early builds not just skills, but belief
• How educators are integrating AI across curriculum design
• The role of psychological safety and representation in project learning
• What “future readiness” means for tomorrow’s project leaders
• How AI can both challenge and enhance traditional education models
• The importance of mentorship, agency, and human connection in AI-powered learning

Access the episode “The Human Side of AI in Education” on PMI’s AI Today podcast webpage.