Episode notes
Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns welcome Distinguished Professor Lauren Goodlad of CriticalAI to discuss AI, AI hype, and Critical Thinking in a time of AI. Although Professor Goodlad respects those working in AI, she also offers critical insight into problematic AI industry claims and emphasizes the lack of ethical oversight or ethical planning in the AI industry. This episode offers context and answers to these questions:
Why is public understanding of AI lacking?
How can humanities disciplines contribute to AI development?
Are claims about AI transforming education overhyped?
How exactly do systems like ChatGPT work?
What is needed to build critical AI literacy?
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