Bridging Blocks | The Age of AI: Do You Trust the Media?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people work, learn, create and communicate. AI is becoming part of daily life for many residents, from creating grocery lists, explaining new concepts, writing emails, and even customer service. It appears in all aspects of our lives, including our schools, the workplace, research, and medicine, among others. 

The way we consume information has changed dramatically in just a few decades. What was once defined by the morning newspaper and the evening broadcast has evolved into a 24-hour deluge of a nonstop news cycle, with information arriving instantly from a seemingly infinite number of media outlets, platforms and algorithms.

As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? And who should be responsible for setting boundaries — individuals, corporations or government? How do we determine what information is trustworthy? Has constant exposure to breaking news desensitized us? 

This is a facilitated community conversation in which attendees will engage directly with one another in a moderated setting. Rather than a lecture or presentation, the program is designed to encourage dialogue, the exchange of perspectives, and shared learning among participants.
 

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.

Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News

Moderator - Brisa Luzzi Castro Community Convener, WHYY News

Bridging Blocks, a partnership between The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY, is made possible by a generous grant from Fred and Barbara Sutherland

This event is free to attend, and optional donations help WHYY continue offering meaningful community programs.