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The STS Program presents:
"Empowering Students in the Age of AI:  Literacy, Access, and Equity"
Clare Baek  | Postdoctoral Scholar, UCI, Digital Learning Lab Thursday, April 17, 2:15-3:45; Lyra Suite

Abstract: With access to Chat GPT Edu, students’ ability to navigate and critically engage with AI technologies is crucial.  Drawing on research investigating  U.S. college students’ experiences with generative AI, this talk addresses how educators and institutions can promote equitable AI integration to ensure that all students can harness AI for learning.

The STS Program presents:
"On Crap and Writing with ChatGPT"
Ava Thomas Wright  | Cal Poly SLO
Philosophy Department and Affiliate of Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering
Monday April 29, 2:00-3:30; Building 121, Room 1967-69

Abstract:  Some educators advise embracing the use of generative AI writers like ChatGPT in writing instruction. In this paper, I will argue that generative AI writers like ChatGPT pose a threat to practices of good communication in writing, and that we should in most cases avoid their use.  The reason, I argue, is that AI writers produce a form of speech that I will delicately refer to as “crap,” and crap is antithetical to good communication.