AI and the Knowledge Economy
Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Virtual event
Description:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to change the way we work. Developments like OpenAI’s 2022 release of ChatGPT have shown that the knowledge economy will not be immune to automation. In this workshop we will look at the development of AI, the impact it may have on communications and knowledge mobilization, and how knowledge professionals can to work with AI as a tool instead of fearing it.
Learning outcomes:
- Gain insight into the history and development of AI
- Consider the ways in which AI might impact jobs in the knowledge economy
- Find out how knowledge professionals can use AI in the workplace
- Understand AI’s impact on communication and knowledge roles
Workshop leader(s):
David Lafferty
Please note: All graduate students and postdocs are welcome. If you are a TA, this session counts toward voluntary paid training hours, provided that you are working as a TA in the term when the training takes place.
For those registered in the Trajectories program, attendance at this workshop may count toward one of the required workshops for the Communications and Engagement non-credit certificate.
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AI and the Knowledge Economy (W2026)
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