Do you encounter ChatGPT or other artificial intelligence in your daily work? Join us for an enlightening lecture investigating the impact of AI in our professional lives. Registration required.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a reality that permeates our daily lives. From facial recognition systems to algorithmic decision-making, AI is reshaping the world around us. In this session, designed for those who encounter AI in their daily work, we'll dive into the state of AI and its impact on various industries and confront the pressing ethical issues surrounding AI, including bias, privacy, copyright, transparency, and the potential perpetuation of oppressive power structures. Participants will gain insights into making informed decisions when interacting with AI in their professional lives and understanding its broader social implications, particularly in the context of the flow of information.
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Speaker bio
Davis Schneiderman is the Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College. He is the Principal Investigator for a $1.2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation for a project called HUMAN: Humanities Understanding of the Machine-Assisted Nexus. This multi-year initiative explores artificial intelligence from a humanities perspective. As part of this work, Dr. Schneiderman speaks to audiences about AI in education, the workforce, and beyond.
Dr. Schneiderman is a novelist, journalist, scholar, and the author and editor of novels and critical collections. His scholarly work focuses on areas of contemporary interest, including artificial intelligence, copyright and digital plagiarism, remix culture, and technology. He is working on several projects connected to issues of Artificial Intelligence, including projects about the Grateful Dead and technology and editorial work for Cambridge University Press. He previously served as Lake Forest College’s Krebs Provost and Dean of the Faculty.
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