Fireside Chats on Artificial Intelligence

Fireside Chats on Artificial Intelligence provide a casual, engaging forum for faculty, staff, and students to explore the opportunities and challenges that AI presents across the university. These themed discussions with topical experts bring together diverse perspectives from instruction, research, administration, and student life to examine how the emergence of AI is shaping learning, productivity, creativity, and decision-making on campus. Participants are encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, and discuss emerging issues around the scheduled topic of discussion. Rather than focusing solely on technical details, the conversations emphasize practical applications, policy considerations, and the impact of AI. Fireside Chats affirm the library as a welcoming space on campus to have these conversations across the wider university community.