“Can I get an interview?” “Can I get a job when I graduate?” Those questions came from students during a candid discussion about artificial intelligence, capturing the anxiety many young people feel today. As companies adopt AI-driven interview screeners, restructure their workforces, and redirect billions of dollars toward AI infrastructure, students are increasingly unsure of what the future of ...
While the AI Cafés were designed to create a space for dialogue about AI, they also highlighted concerns about the lack of public input and control over the development of AI. Participants expressed frustration with the dominance of commercial interests in AI development, leading to a sense that AI is something being done to them rather than developed with them. The events served as an opportunity to shift this narrative, fostering constructive conversations about how AI can prioritize fairness,...