Welcome to this new Pulse Check series on the power of storytelling. This is Part 5: AI-Powered Storytelling.In this episode of Strategic Storytelling, host Maria Kuntz speaks with Tina Miller. They discuss the transformative role of AI in storytelling and communication within higher education, particularly at Arizona State University. Tina shares her journey of integrating AI tools into her team's processes, enhancing creativity and productivity, and developing proprietary AI models to support storytelling efforts. The discussion also covers the creation of a custom AI bot that mimics the voice of ASU's CIO, showcasing innovative approaches to leadership communication and the importance of using internal data for AI training. In this conversation, Tina Miller discusses the development of AI initiatives at Arizona State University (ASU), including the creation of an AI website and the AI Innovation Challenge aimed at engaging faculty and staff. She emphasizes the importance of human-centered storytelling in technology, the creation of a brand bot for compliance, and the accessibility of AI tools. The discussion also covers the varying levels of AI adoption in higher education and the future of AI storytelling, highlighting the need for multimodal approaches and immersive learning experiences.