With all the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) – ChatGPT, autonomous vehicles, high-stakes decisions around lending, criminal justice, and social services, etc. – it’s easy to see how drastically our world has changed. From determining what movies you will watch and news you will consume to deciding whether you should be approved for that loan, AI has quickly made its way into our everyday lives. But what exactly is AI? Will it make our lives better or worse, or replace us entirely? What are its applications and implications? In his presentation, Dr. Das will address the functions of this technology that are helping society as well as ethics and the controversies surrounding its use.