Humanity at the Brink of Artificial Intelligence

Recent developments in artificial intelligence are transforming many aspects of human life. This seminar will address how AI works and is being used today, as well as the advantages and drawbacks of future developments in the areas of machine learning, deep learning and generative AI.

We will explore how AI as a tool is both a complement and a threat to human intelligence and will discuss the moral and ethical standards Christians can apply to determine its use. Attendance on Saturday only is an option.

Retreat leader George F. McHendry, Jr., PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and the Timms Endowed Professor and Director of the Magis Core Curriculum. His research and teaching explore the ways we communicate about surveillance, privacy, and data collection. Currently, Dr. McHendry is also leading efforts to teach about generative AI in Creighton’s core curriculum.

Steven Fernandes, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Creighton University. His current research involves developing innovative models for applications in computer vision, natural language processing, and medical imaging. His work has been supported by federal pilot grants and cloud compute research credits from Amazon Web Services.

This Retreat begins on Friday, May 2, at 7:30pm and ends Saturday, May 3, at 4 p.m.
Program Fee: $80, Saturday only: $60.

Bedrooms - Single occupancy: $52, Double occupancy: $43 per person
Meals: Breakfast $9.00, Lunch $13.30, Supper $12.30 (sales & lodging tax are additional)