artificial intelligence

The future beyond the newsroom’s rise of AI

The future beyond the newsroom’s rise of AI

Photo courtesy of Shahbaz Zaman on pexels.com One local editor says AI is helpful, but not enough to replace his own writing AUM Audio · Montgomery Independent Editor Brian Hodge is interviewed by AUM COMM student Brionna Crumpton By: Brionna Crumpler MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Like Superman faced Brainiac, journalists today face a similar challenge in navigating the rise of artificial intelligence in their work. Montgomery Independent editor Brian Hodge, in a recent interview, discussed how the news media works to maintain the human voice in its stories. Brian Hodge spent his childhood in Valley but lived in Millbrook in his…
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Students and faculty reflect on AI, media and the future of creativity

Students and faculty reflect on AI, media and the future of creativity

Photo courtesy of Steve Johnson on unsplash.com By: Nicholas Drayton MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The impact of artificial intelligence on different professions is manifesting in different fields such as medicine and government, as well as technology, the arts and media fields. This advent of technology has created a level of excitement along with apprehension among students and educators at Auburn University at Montgomery. Sophomore nursing major Jewels Wolfe sharing her thoughts on artificial intelligence. (Photo courtesy of Nicholas Drayton) Jewels Wolfe, a sophomore nursing major from Phenix City voiced a cautionary stance. “I feel like it’s good for certain things, but…
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AUM prepares for an AI-driven future with workshops, an NSF grant and new AI degrees

AUM prepares for an AI-driven future with workshops, an NSF grant and new AI degrees

Image courtesy of Nahrizul Kadri from unsplash.com Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is actively providing artificial intelligence (AI) workshops and courses to better equip students and faculty on how to ethically use AI as a tool in their professional careers.   AI is quickly transforming our future and many emotions about this trending technology are sparking both excitement and concern. Many people are eager to understand AI's full potential, while others fear its impact on jobs and careers. Some worry the technology will replace human workers in various industries. At AUM, faculty and professors are working to help the campus navigate…
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