Interact with—and question—AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies capable of disrupting academia. From agentic research assistants to customized AI tools to visualize data, see firsthand how AI can both enable and challenge research and instruction. Prepare to debate ethical gray areas and leave with fresh perspectives on what it means to engage with AI in your academic career.

About the Presenter: 

Michael Flierl is an Associate Professor and Student Learning Librarian in The Ohio State University Libraries. His research investigates how students can more intentionally, creatively, and ethically use information and data to learn. Michael has recently explored dual-use foundational AI models—presenting on this subject to the Ohio State University Senate, the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine’s Education Leadership Team, and international conferences. He has published in College & Research Libraries, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, and Library & Information Science Research. Michael is currently a Fellow at the Institute for Information Literacy at Purdue and the Special Issues Editor for Reference Services Review.

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