Invisible Intelligence: The Unseen Algorithms Reshaping Our Daily Lives (Osher Online)
Virtual Course | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
We are delighted to be able to continue our collaboration with OSHER ONLINE, an educational service that is offered by our "big sister" the Osher National Resource Center (NRC) at Northwestern University. This class is being run and organized by NRC staff. Sessions are live and will not be recorded.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) quietly influences much of our daily lives, from modern conveniences to life-shaping decisions—often without our awareness. This accessible, non-technical course explores the ideas behind today’s AI systems and the possibilities of what may come next. Through six case studies, we will examine how computational decision-making works, discuss the ethics of delegating choices to machines, and consider the real-world impacts of these technologies. We will engage in thoughtful discussions about the benefits and concerns of AI, gaining a deeper understanding of how it operates and how it affects everything from personal experiences to social systems.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Eliot Bethke is a PhD candidate in computational bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He previously worked in research and development at several Midwest start-ups, focusing on product design and manufacturing. After running a summer internship program, he shifted his focus to education and now shares his expertise in hardware and software development with future engineers.
- Important Note: OLLI online classes consist of six sessions, and OLLI members enjoy a $20 discount!