Behind the Algorithm: AI in Media

Topics: Algorithms, Ethics in AI, Future of AI, Generative AI

Participants will explore how AI is affecting the media landscape, including how they recommend and generate content. Participants will delve into algorithms and how they function in our daily lives. They will then learn about generative AI to understand how it creates images, text, and other media forms, and how these systems operate. They will assess the implications of AI-generated media, discussing potential biases and ethical concerns.

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