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Winter 2024
AI Lab: Remixing Academia
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Dive into the digital revolution with "AI Lab: Remixing Academia" — a dynamic, two credit-hour Directed Research Group (DRG) that unpacks the electrifying potential of Generative AI (GAI) within the hallowed halls of academia. Together, we'll shape the future by co-designing our exploration into the uncharted territories of AI innovation.
What's on the Horizon? Our collective journey is student-driven and future- focused. You'll not only uncover the capabilities of cutting-edge GAI technology but also play a pivotal role in steering our inquiry. Here’s a taste of what we’ll unravel:
- AI in Action: Get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art GAI tools.
- Ethical Considerations: All technology has two edges, consider AI's societal impact and influence, good and bad.
- Scholarly Synthesis: Delve into cutting-edge academic discourses surrounding GAI.
- Competitive Edge: Conduct a deep-dive comparative analysis of the leading GAI platforms.
- Persona Crafting: Develop rich user personas to navigate the GAI landscape.
- Design Dilemmas: Lead user research to decode key design questions.
- Your Passion Project: Bring your own interests to the table and let’s explore them together!
The Collaborative Commitment
Our weekly gatherings are the heart of this collaborative endeavor. These sessions will buzz with discussions, interactive work, and peer-to-peer learning, supercharged by your individual pursuits completed during 2-4 hours of independent weekly engagement.
Poised to pivot the paradigm of learning, this DRG champions the in-person exchange of ideas and innovations. Should this format present challenges, don’t hesitate to contact the instructor – inclusivity is our cornerstone.
Join the Vanguard Whether you're an AI aficionado or a curious newcomer, if you're thrilled by the prospects of Generative AI and eager to scrutinize it through diverse lenses, we want you. Embark on this academic adventure, and together, let's decode the digital DNA of the future!
Who can apply? Students at any level who are excited by the technology and are interested in examining it from a variety of perspectives.
Note: this over-the-top description was written in collaboration with ChatGPT 4.0.