Friday Night AI: “Generative AI for Teaching and Learning: An Opportunity or a Threat?”

Panelists: Prof. Kevin Collins-Thompson, Zara Burzo
Moderator: Prof. Rada Mihalcea
Organizer: Michigan AI Lab, in collaboration with the Ann Arbor District Library
When: October 6, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: AADL Ann Arbor downtown, multi-purpose room (343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)

If done right, Generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT or BARD have the potential to revolutionize the teaching and learning process. But what does “done right” even mean? Join us on a discussion with students, teachers, and experts in generative AI, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of this new AI technologies. Can they help students with better and more diverse learning experiences? Or can they help educators create more effective, personalized educational opportunities? Education-wise, are we on the path to “idiocracy” or is this a chance for us to become even better and more educated than we’ve ever been?