This article was originally posted on the Rhody Today by Patrick Luce.
Multiple breakout sessions shed light on emerging technology’s potential to enhance teaching, research, productivity
KINGSTON, R.I. — Jan. 21, 2025 — The University of Rhode Island recently hosted an academic summit on artificial intelligence, bringing together educators, researchers, and industry experts to delve into the rapidly evolving role of AI in academia and beyond. The summit, which spanned several engaging sessions, explored the ethical, pedagogical, and technological challenges posed by AI in higher education, while also showcasing practical applications for enhancing teaching, research, and workplace productivity.
The summit provided a comprehensive look at the multifaceted impact of AI, offering valuable insights, tools, and discussions to help the academic community navigate the ethical, educational, and technological challenges ahead. The first step is recognizing that students are using AI extensively, especially to help with research and writing assignments, as are faculty members to help build comprehensive lesson plans and classroom discussions, according to Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Sue Adams. Professors need to work with students to make sure it is being used ethically, and students continue to attain necessary skills while being assisted by AI.
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