Computer Science | Grinnell College

Since the early days of computing, people have debated the value of artificial intelligence (AI). Many scholars and authors have considered the ramifications of AI and have shared their considerations in media that surrounds us all. We decided there are so many good examples of AI in media (from Ultron to Wall-E), we couldn't pick just one, so please come to CS Table with an example of your favorite AI representation in media!

Suggested readings:

• Robert Hart. When Artificial Intelligence Gets Too Clever by Half. Undark. 24 May 2017.
• Allan Dafoe and Stuart Russell. Yes, We Are Worried About the Existential Risk of Artificial Intelligence. MIT Technology Review. 2 Nov 2016.
• John Bohannon. Fears of an AI Pioneer. Science Magazine. Vol. 349, Issue 6245, pp. 252. 17 Jul 2005.

Computer science table (CS Table) is a weekly meeting of Grinnell College community members (students, faculty, staff, etc.) interested in discussing topics related to computing and computer science. CS Table meets Tuesdays from 12:00–12:45pm in JRC 224A (inside the Marketplace). Contact the CS faculty for the weekly reading. Students on meal plans, faculty, and staff are expected to cover the cost of their meals. Visitors to the College and students not on meal plans can charge their meals to the department (sign in at the Marketplace front desk).