AI is revolutionizing everyday life with its applications in books, term papers, graphic design, chatbots like ChatGPT, virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, and self-driving cars.
The Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University is hosting a panel discussion, “AI’s Power: Truths, Myths, and Unknowns,” on Thursday, March 23, at 6 p.m., that will address the power of AI.
Sturgis, the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film chair, organized the discussion. As she is known, Ingrid was responsible for putting together the event.
Ingrid Sturgis says:
“Artificial Intelligence is a driving force in social media and digital technology with immense power to potentially reshape communication,”
“Only a few people control AI’s development and there are substantial ramifications on culture and human interaction.”
The panelists at the event include Mutale Nkonde, founding CEO of the non-profit communications agency AI For the People, and Dr. Dhanaraj Thakur, research director at the Center for Democracy & Technology and SOC professor.
Hilke Schellmann, a journalist and AI fellow at the Pulitzer Center, and Brett Max Kaufman, CLF’s Senior Staff Attorney leading research aiming to advance civil liberties and human rights online, are both notable speakers.
AI can potentially move civilization forward but also poses ethical concerns. This session will explore how AI can be leveraged for its capabilities in learning from experience, understanding natural language, and completing tasks that imitate human actions.
About Howard University
Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private research-oriented institution. It strives to provide its students with comprehensive education options, including 140 programs leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university comprises 14 schools and colleges.
The commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service that The University upholds has seen tremendous success, with two Schwarzman Scholars, four Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows, and over 165 Fulbright recipients being produced.
Howard is the leader in the United States when it comes to producing African American Ph.D.—recipients on campus, outstripping all other universities.
The media panel at Howard University provided a thought-provoking discussion on the role of AI in media and its implications for journalism’s future. As we continue to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, it is important to keep the insights and recommendations of the panel in mind to ensure that AI is used responsibly and ethically.
Source: The Dig at Howard University
