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SUMMARY:A.I. Refusal in Education and Beyond
DTSTART:20260923T203000Z
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CATEGORIES:education,tech
DESCRIPTION:a conversation with Hannah Cyrus and Janna Ahrndt\n \nSkeptica
 l about the generative A.I. hype? Want a space to discuss the whys and how
 s of refusal? Just curious?  \nJoin Hannah Cyrus (Digital Media Librarian
  at Bangor Public Library) and Janna Ahrndt (Assistant Professor of Art an
 d Interim Director of the Maker Innovation Studio (MIST) Lab at USM) to le
 arn about how generative A.I. works\, how (un)reliable it is as an informa
 tion source\, and more about USM’s contract with Chat GPT Edu\, includin
 g surveillance and privacy issues and implications for intellectual freedo
 m. We will also have resources about how to disable generative A.I. on you
 r devices. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRoom change: 7th
  Floor Glickman Library (Briggs room\, formerly the University Events Room
 ) \nAdditional logistics: \n\nAccommodations: If you have questions about
  accessibility or need to request accommodations (e.g. interpreters\, mate
 rials in electronic format\, etc.)\, please describe them in the event RSV
 P form. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient ti
 me for the accommodation process.\nParking: Parking at USM is not free\; 
 please visit the Parking Services website for more information.\nHealth:
  Masks optional. Please consider masking or staying home if you are sick.
 \nFood: Snacks provided!\n\nHosted by the University of Southern Maine Li
 braries & Learning Outreach Committee with generous support from the Osher
  Map Library and the UMS A.I. Task Force.
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