European Studies
UW European Studies

AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions

Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club 1 W. Dayton, Madison, WI 53703
@ 1:00 pm -

Co-sponsored by the Center for European Studies, the Latin America, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS), the Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC), and the Center for South Asia (CSA).

Registration is $30. Please contact workshop organizers if the registration fee creates a financial burden or if we can address concerns about your participation in the workshop.

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This interactive workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its wide-reaching impact across various sectors, with a focus on how these advancements intersect with education, ethics, and community well-being. As AI rapidly reshapes industries from healthcare to journalism and the arts, it’s important for educators, community organizations, and local businesses to consider how these changes affect long-term resilience and everyday life in communities across Wisconsin.

Sessions will explore key areas such as:

  • AI and Society: Investigating bias, privacy concerns, and the broader social impacts of AI systems.
  • AI in Education: Practical applications and challenges in integrating AI tools into K-14 classrooms, and how AI is shaping the future of learning.
  • Sustainability and AI: Examining the environmental footprint of AI technologies and exploring opportunities for sustainable tech practices.
  • AI in Healthcare: Innovations in AI that are transforming healthcare, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health care systems.
  • AI in the Arts and Journalism: How AI is influencing creative industries and media, with a focus on creative process, authenticity, and innovation.
  • Business Integration: A deeper look at the ways AI drives business practices at the local and global levels, and how AI impacts global economies.

Our goal is to engage educators, business leaders, and community partners in meaningful conversations. This workshop offers tools, knowledge, and a network of experts to explore how AI can be used responsibly and effectively in education, business, and beyond.