The Future is Now: Empowering Society Through AI Literacy
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Jason S. Wrench, State University of New York at New Paltz
Sanae Elmoudden, St. John’s University
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ISBN 13: 9781956862201
Publisher: Milne Open Textbooks
Language: English
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CC BY-NC-SA
Table of Contents
- I. Part One: AI Foundations
- 1. Understanding Artificial Intelligence
- Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
- Technical Insights into AI
- Foundations of AI Literacy
- II. Part Two: Navigating the AI Landscape
- Safeguarding Humanity in the Age of AI
- AI Ethics
- Social Implications of AI
- III. Part Three: AI Integration
- AI in Personal Life
- AI in Public Life
- AI in the Future
- Appendix A – List of Acronyms
- Appendix B: Mastering Prompt Engineering
About the Book
"The Future is Now: Empowering Society Through AI Literacy" aims to educate and empower a broad audience on the nuances of artificial intelligence, ensuring that readers are not only informed about what AI is and can do but are also prepared to engage with the technology ethically and responsibly. The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, weaving together technical explanations, ethical considerations, and socio-economic insights to provide a comprehensive overview of AI's role in society today and its potential for the future.
About the Contributors
Authors
Jason S. Wrench (Ed.D., West Virginia University) is a professor in the Department of Communication at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Dr. Wrench specializes in workplace learning and performance, or the intersection of instructional communication and organizational communication. His varied research interests include workplace learning and human performance improvement, computer-mediated communication, interpersonal communication, empirical research methods, family communication, humor, risk/crisis communication, and supervisor-subordinate interactions. Dr. Wrench regularly consults with individuals and organizations on workplace communication and as a professional speech coach for senior executives.
Sanae Elmoudden (Ph.D., University of Colorado, Bolder) is a faculty member at St. John’s University. With a background originating in Computer Science and telecommunications business, she transitioned to academia to focus on the intersections of technology and human communication, emphasizing the importance of diversity and ethics in the digital landscape.
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