KGW’s Straight Talk

Experts discuss the promises and perils of AI, particularly in education


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The growth of artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about trends in recent years as the technology has become more commonplace. It started with the launch of Open AI's Chat GPT in 2022 and the industry quickly exploded, with many of the world's biggest technology companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Apple releasing AI models.
This week's episode of Straight Talk features two guests to help break down the complicated and fascinating world of AI. Dr. Ramon Alvarado is an assistance professor of philosophy at the University of Oregon and an expert in the areas where the philosophies of science, technology and ethics intersect, particularly when it comes to AI.
And Dr. Jon Down is a business school professor at the University of Portland who is spearheading the college's Ethical AI Steering Council, which provides guidance on incorporating AI into many different majors and disciplines at UP.
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