Being Human in the Age of AI

In this talk, discover how AI is reshaping our understanding of human identity and purpose, and gain insights into how to navigate our complex relationship with AI.

In just a few short years, machines can now do meaningful things we thought were uniquely human, like write poetry, create art, or engage in thoughtful conversation. Does anything remain distinctly human in this new world of artificial intelligence?

Chirag Shah is an AI expert and professor at the University of Washington, specializing in the intersection of AI and human experience. He has published nearly 200 peer-reviewed articles, authored eight books, and given numerous presentations, including a TEDx talk exploring humanity’s evolving relationship with AI. He is the founding director of InfoSeeking Lab and founding co-director of the Center for Responsibility in AI Systems & Experiences (RAISE).