This fall, we’re planning a special program in celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, which takes place October 19–25.

Speaker:
Joseph Vukov, PhD, Loyola faculty in the Department of Philosophy
author of Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Summary, in his words:

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a real and present danger. It contains the capacity to amplify social problems, drive a wedge further into our already-polarized society, and sow seeds of distrust in communities and personal relationships. When approached without a robust sense of human dignity, AI also threatens to undermine our self-understanding. To a degree beyond any previous technology, AI can make us forget ourselves. In this new era of AI, we must consciously make a choice: to stay human. In this presentation, I provide a map for doing that in our roles as students and researchers."

To complement Dr. Vukov’s talk, our librarians will share their perspectives on AI and its implications for students and researchers.

Light refreshments will be served. Please sign up so we can plan for refreshments.