Academic Units
0
Section Number
242SNR388
Instruction Method
Classroom + extended classroom
AI: Past, Present and Future
Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini have made AI a hot topic. Explore AI history, from the 1956 research project that launched the field to today’s deep learning revolution. Some modern experts rush to train billion-dollar models, others warn of catastrophic risks. Is AI the next mammoth tech revolution?
Suggested Supplemental Reading:
- Melanie Mitchell - Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Brian Christian - The Alignment Problem - W. W. Norton & Company
- Russel & Norvig - Artificial Intelligence - Pearson - Introduction Chapter Only
Location
Watermelon Music
Watermelon Music
1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616
Section Notes
UPDATE: Optional supplemental reading has been suggested by the instructor. A list of books is provided below. There is no required reading in advance of OLLI classes.
Suggested Supplemental Reading:
- Melanie Mitchell - Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Brian Christian - The Alignment Problem - W. W. Norton & Company
- Russel & Norvig - Artificial Intelligence - Pearson - Introduction Chapter Only
Hybrid (simultaneous classroom/online) participants receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course.
A Zoom link for the class will be emailed to you the day before the first session. (Monday class links will be sent on the previous Thursday.)
In-person participants will attend at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd. Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616. Please refer to the parking map in advance of coming to class.
Enrollment Policies
This course requires a paid OLLI membership.
All withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee. No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.