Resources for Introducing A.I into the Design Classroom

Overview of Key A.I. and Design Issues: Helen Armstrong, Big Data, Big Design: Why Designers Should Care about Artificial Intelligence (Princeton Architectural Press: 2021) Sample of Conclusion

Great, friendly introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Useful for engaging students of all levels: The People’s Guide to A.I. (Zine/Workbook. Available for purchase or free download)

John Maeda’s Design in Tech Report 2023

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Resources for A.I. Discussion

GENERATIVE A.I. & LLMS (Large Language Models)


A.I. CREATIVITY

Themes: automation, creativity, escaping the screen, alternative forms of intelligence

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DATA ETHICS 

Themes: EthicsAlgorithmic Bias, Data, Classification, Exclusion

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HUMAN/MACHINE RELATIONSHIPS

Themes: robots, animals, companions, conversation, social connection, brain controlled interface, human-computer integration

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PRIVACY/SURVEILLANCE

Themes: privacy, surveillance, Surveillance Capitalism 

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General AI Films