Artificial intelligence is no longer a fut
uristic concept but a reality that permeates our daily lives. From facial
recognition systems to algorithmic decision-making\, AI is reshaping the w
orld around us. In this session\, designed for those who encounter AI in t
heir daily work\, we'll dive into the state of AI and its impact on variou
s industries and confront the pressing ethical issues surrounding AI\, inc
luding bias\, privacy\, copyright\, transparency\, and the potential perpe
tuation of oppressive power structures. Participants will gain insights in
to making informed decisions when interacting with AI in their professiona
l lives and understanding its broader social implications\, particularly i
n the context of the flow of information. \; \; \;
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Speaker bio \;
Davis Schneiderman is the Executive Direc
tor of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lak
e Forest College. He is the Principal Investigator for a $1.2 million gran
t from the Mellon Foundation for a project called \;HUMAN: Humanities Understanding
of the Machine-Assisted Nexus. This multi-year initiative explores ar
tificial intelligence from a humanities perspective. As part of this work\
, Dr. Schneiderman speaks to audiences about AI in education\, the workfor
ce\, and beyond. \;
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Dr. Schneiderman is a novelist\,
journalist\, scholar\, and the author and editor of novels and critical c
ollections. His scholarly work focuses on areas of contemporary interest\,
including artificial intelligence\, copyright and digital plagiarism\, re
mix culture\, and technology. He is working on several projects connected
to issues of Artificial Intelligence\, including projects about the Gratef
ul Dead and technology and editorial work for Cambridge University Press.
He previously served as Lake Forest College&rsquo\;s Krebs Provost and Dea
n of the Faculty. \;