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Micro-Seminar: Will ChatGPT replace human skill? PART ONE
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Thu, Aug 22, 2024
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Part 1: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (PST)
Part 2: Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 am (PST)
As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to accelerate, tools like ChatGPT have sparked debate about the future of human skill and employment. Unlike previous iterations of AI, ChatGPT and similar large language models possess capabilities that rival human proficiency in various tasks. This micro-seminar will delve into the potential and limitations of these technologies, exploring whether they might one day replace human skills across different sectors. This seminar will explore AI advancements, specifically focusing on models like ChatGPT. By examining the societal impacts of such models, we aim to provide an introduction to critiquing the promises and perils of this new technology.
Expected Learning Outcomes: Understand the current capabilities and limitations of AI models like ChatGPT. Evaluate the potential for AI to replace or augment human skills in various domains. Develop a critical perspective on the sociopolitical and economic impacts of widespread AI adoption. Formulate evidence-based arguments regarding the future of AI and human skill interaction.
Day 1: AI Capabilities and Human Skill Introduction to large language models and their current applications. Interactive session with ChatGPT to explore its strengths and weaknesses. Discussion on the nature of human skills and the areas where AI might excel or fall short. Case studies of AI integration in different industries.
Day 2: Future of Work Overview of recent AI advancements and their implications for the future. Examination of the sociopolitical and economic impacts of AI on employment and skill development. Group discussion and debate on the ethical considerations of AI replacing human jobs. Conclusion: Crafting strategies for adapting to an AI-augmented future.
This seminar is designed for undergraduates curious about AI, its consequences, and the future of work. No technical background is required, and the sessions will be free from complex mathematics or technical jargon.
Lead By: Professor Mayank Kejriwal
Mayank Kejriwal is a research assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Principal Scientist in the Information Sciences Institute, both under the Viterbi School of Engineering. He founded and directs the Artificial Intelligence and Complex Systems (AICS) group at USC. His research has been published across almost a hundred peer-reviewed venues, and he is the author of four books, including an MIT Press textbook on knowledge graphs. His work has been featured in press outlets such as Popular Science, BigThink, The Conversation, CNN Indonesia, and many others.
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Fri, Aug 23, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Micro-Seminar: Will ChatGPT replace human skill? PART TWO
Micro-Seminars have two parts. Attendance to both parts is required. Registering for the PART ONE session will automatically enroll you in the PART TWO session on Friday.
Part 1: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (PST)
Part 2: Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 am (PST)
As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to accelerate, tools like ChatGPT have sparked debate about the future of human skill and employment. Unlike previous iterations of AI, ChatGPT and similar large language models possess capabilities that rival human proficiency in various tasks. This micro-seminar will delve into the potential and limitations of these technologies, exploring whether they might one day replace human skills across different sectors. This seminar will explore AI advancements, specifically focusing on models like ChatGPT. By examining the societal impacts of such models, we aim to provide an introduction to critiquing the promises and perils of this new technology.
Expected Learning Outcomes: Understand the current capabilities and limitations of AI models like ChatGPT. Evaluate the potential for AI to replace or augment human skills in various domains. Develop a critical perspective on the sociopolitical and economic impacts of widespread AI adoption. Formulate evidence-based arguments regarding the future of AI and human skill interaction.
Day 1: AI Capabilities and Human Skill Introduction to large language models and their current applications. Interactive session with ChatGPT to explore its strengths and weaknesses. Discussion on the nature of human skills and the areas where AI might excel or fall short. Case studies of AI integration in different industries.
Day 2: Future of Work Overview of recent AI advancements and their implications for the future. Examination of the sociopolitical and economic impacts of AI on employment and skill development. Group discussion and debate on the ethical considerations of AI replacing human jobs. Conclusion: Crafting strategies for adapting to an AI-augmented future.
This seminar is designed for undergraduates curious about AI, its consequences, and the future of work. No technical background is required, and the sessions will be free from complex mathematics or technical jargon.
Lead By: Professor Mayank Kejriwal
Mayank Kejriwal is a research assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Principal Scientist in the Information Sciences Institute, both under the Viterbi School of Engineering. He founded and directs the Artificial Intelligence and Complex Systems (AICS) group at USC. His research has been published across almost a hundred peer-reviewed venues, and he is the author of four books, including an MIT Press textbook on knowledge graphs. His work has been featured in press outlets such as Popular Science, BigThink, The Conversation, CNN Indonesia, and many others.