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AI is reshaping society, much like past technological revolutions like the printing press, the steam engine, electricity, and the Internet. As AI advances at an increasingly rapid pace, it is crucial to harness its capabilities while preserving human creativity, ethical responsibility, and lifelong learning. Although AI’s potential is vast, measured skepticism is essential in refining its applications, addressing its limitations, and ensuring its development remains both effective and equitable.

This Tack Faculty Lecture by Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt, the inaugural Dean of the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, explores how William & Mary can lead in human-centered AI by integrating responsible AI use into education, research, and career development. It will also examine the growing “digital chasm” between those who use AI effectively and those at risk of being left behind, emphasizing the need for proactive education and critical engagement with AI. By fostering fairness, transparency, and accountability—as well as embracing measured skepticism—we can ensure AI serves society responsibly. Join us in discussing how to strike the right balance between AI’s transformative potential and human ingenuity, ensuring that we surf the AI wave rather than being swept away or left behind.

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