# AI in Computer Science Education

- Show: [Oxide and Friends](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends)
- Published: 2026-05-10
- Length: 1h 29m
- Episode: 10
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/31855e83

## Summary

Brown University computer science professors Shriram Krishnamurthi and Kathi Fisler discuss their experimental 'AgenTic Studio' course, which integrates agentic programming tools like Claude into the curriculum. They detail their pedagogical approach of treating LLMs as 'flaky compilers' and using assignments like generating Tetris variants to teach students about testing, types, and the limits of AI-generated code. The conversation covers student reactions, the challenge of grading, and the future of CS education as institutions adapt to this new reality.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education#t=0) Introduction and Course Motivation
- [14:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education#t=892) The 'Flaky Compiler' Metaphor and Course Design
- [23:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education#t=1417) Tetris Assignments and Teaching Testing
- [39:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education#t=2387) The Role of Types and Peer Review
- [49:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education#t=2980) Student Dispositions and Grading Challenges
- [1:09:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education#t=4181) Future of CS Education and Intro Courses

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Claude (other)
- ChatGPT (other)
- OpenAI (company)
- Brown University (company)
- Tetris (product)
- Battletris (product)
- TypeScript (other)

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