Why are so many historians wary of AI? Tech CEOs love to use historical references but often argue that the people who are reluctant to embrace AI are simply afraid of change or do not understand the technology. This introductory workshop explores the valid concerns and important perspectives that historians bring to the AI Age. Using clear language and applied examples, participants in this workshop will gain a critical understanding of some of the basic dimensions of AI tools, different kinds of AI, and their applications. Building from stronger understandings of an often-opaque technology, this workshop also shows how and why the study of history could be poised to grow substantially in the next decade.
Join LK Bertram and CDHI’s AI + Humanities Lab for a virtual lunch talk on Tuesday, March 3, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Link and registration coming soon.