Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence

FAIN: EH-301310-24

University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9049)
Elizabeth Callaway (Project Director: February 2024 to present)
Rebekah Cummings (Co Project Director: May 2024 to present)

A three-week residential institute for 30 higher education faculty to gain humanities perspectives about artificial intelligence.

We propose a 3-week summer institute for 30 higher education faculty on “Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence,” to be held onsite at the University of Utah from July 14th to August 1st, 2025. Drawing participants from all humanities disciplines, this new summer institute enables participants to gain a deeper understanding of the technological workings and societal implications of artificial intelligence. Starting with a week-long introduction to AI, the institute then delves into pressing concerns around AI including labor, the environment, misinformation, and surveillance. By centering readings, discussion, field trips, and hands-on experimentation, the Institute will equip participants with foundational knowledge about AI, enabling them to use their humanities competencies to carry out urgently needed research on AI development, regulation, and impact as well as preparing them to teach the next generation of tech developers, policymakers, and concerned citizens.