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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated across our technology ecosystem, yet public understanding of AI is limited. AI education initiatives are needed to aid people in making informed decisions about their personal technology use, AI-related policy decisions, and the role AI should play in their schools and workplaces. In addition, widespread AI literacy has the potential to equip the public with skills needed to collaborate and create with rapidly changing AI technologies. Join Northwestern’s Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design  for an engaging conversation about fostering public AI literacy through initiatives such as incorporating AI in K-12 education, designing novel and creative AI learning experiences, and engaging adults in learning and decision-making about AI in their communities. This panel will explore best practices for designing AI learning experiences, how to ensure access to AI education is inclusive and equitable, and what AI education may look like across different populations. Each speaker will give a short presentation on their research related to AI education.

Speakers include Dr. Cynthia Breazeal (MIT), Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune (University of Florida), and Dr. Ken Holstein (Carnegie Mellon). Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Duri Long, Northwestern’s Center for Human Computer Interaction + Design.