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Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into everyday life.
The University of Wisconsin, also known as the UW System, has launched a series of free online videos to introduce people to the basics of AI. The seven videos are about two minutes each and answer frequently asked questions, from how it works to limitations such as providing inaccurate information.
UW System Chancellor Jay Rothman told reporters on March 23, “This new technology is here and is here.” “It’s impacting the way we live, work and consume information. But while change is inevitable, implementation is difficult, often hampered by misinformation, lack of resources and uneven learning curves.”
Any mention of AI’s massive energy and water usage is omitted from the video. When asked by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel why, Rothman said the goal is to help people understand how AI works.
“We don’t take a position on things like environmental sustainability issues that AI might raise,” Rothman said.
Emily Laird, an AI integration engineer at UC Stout who helped create the video, said accessibility was a top priority. Viewers should walk away feeling like they have an entry-level understanding of what AI is and how to responsibly introduce it into their lives.
For example, viewers can learn about what information they should not share with AI and how to protect their personal information.
It is unclear whether AI was used to create the video. UW System spokesman Mark Pich did not respond to the Journal Sentinel.
UW Credit Union sponsored the video.
To watch the video, visit wisconsin.edu/asap. This website also includes information about AI-related programs currently available to non-degree students.
Kelly Meyerhofer has been covering higher education in Wisconsin since 2018. Contact him at kmeyerhofer@gannett.com or 414-223-5168. Follow @KellyMeyerhofer on Twitter.
