Unpacking the AI revolution at USC and beyond

Friday, November 3, 2023

11:15 a.m. Noon PT

Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), The Sheindin Forum (106)


Developments in artificial intelligence are poised to disrupt numerous industries. What exactly is AI and is it solving problems while also creating new ones? Should we be optimistic or worried about our future with this ever-evolving technology?

Join our discussion to explore these questions and learn how USC is advancing its leadership in computing research and education with the university-wide initiative, Frontiers of Computing. Integrating all 22 schools, the moonshot spans across disciplines, collecting the strengths in computer sciences, data analytics, imaging, telemedicine, and the creative economy. Panelists below. 

  • Julie Albright: Digital sociologist, lecturer, USC Dornsife and Viterbi
  • Mike Ananny: Associate professor of communication and journalism
  • Laura Davis (Moderator): Associate professor of professional practice, USC Annenberg, founder of Stylebot

This program is part of USC’s 2023 Homecoming Alumni and Reunion Weekend