Michael Thomas

Account for courses.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

I agree with you, Tanya. Morrison put this well, but adding on, small imperfections also makes art good and authentic.

[TANYA KURANI @TanyaK64292]

AI-generated “art” lacks the passion, process, and self-discovery that define real creativity. Artists create through emotion and growth, while AI only imitates. As Ewan Morrison notes, it turns art from a journey of discovery into pure output. #RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

Great way to link the post back to our readings! As AI advances, this line will only become blurrier.

[Olivia Beattie @Oliviabeattie_]

This post captures how generative AI raises both opportunities and risks. Just as AI can strengthen innovation, it can also blur lines of authenticity and trust. This echoing our class discussions around AI.
#RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

The post shows, as the "Stand-Up, Drama and Spambots: The Creative World Takes On A.I." spoke on, that AI can be used to how AI can spark and even save creativity. With this, future generations can be sparked by creations of the past. #RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[The University of Hong Kong @HKUniversity]

You’ve heard of using AI to make art, but what about using it to save art?

Working out of a lab inside the Hong Kong University Museum and Art Gallery – the only on-site university museum research lab in Asia – an interdisciplinary team of conservation specialists and chemists are experimenting with the future of art conservation. Initiated by Professor Jay Siegel and led by Professor Marc Walton and Dr Kenneth Ng, the team is building new tools – including microscopes and a device lovingly referred to as the “Franken-camera” – and integrating them with cutting-edge AI algorithms to speed up the materials analysis process. In the process, they’re also teaching students what Professor Siegel calls a “whole brain” approach to thinking, covering both the sciences and humanities.

Check out the video to learn about how AI is changing the conservation field, and scroll down to hear more from Professor Walton and Dr Ng. (1/2)

#hku #UniversityofHongKong #museum #art #chemistry #AI

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@CHRISTIANC36544 @_TheLegalHustle The account you shared provides a great number of resources on AI. It is interesting to see that in the modern day, to get into IT, you have to have a base understanding of AI.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

Autor makes an interesting point that AI automation will not take away more jobs. This plays into John Oliver's episode on automation and how bank tellers were not negatively impacted after the introduction of the ATM.

[Olivia Beattie @Oliviabeattie_]

Automation isn’t just eliminating jobs, it’s reshaping them. As David Autor notes, the real challenge may be labor supply, not job scarcity. This connects with HBR’s point that AI impacts depend on how human work complements or competes with tech.
#RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

While a more performative example than the societal changing potentials we saw in this week's readings, this example goes to show that, as decision-making is being automated, menial tasks continue to be automated as well. #RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[ain't @myhppylittlepil]

🤖 Meet the AI Sewing Operator.
Designed to handle repetitive stitching tasks with precision, this robot showcases how automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the textile industry.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@sofiacondron It seems as if from these and other posts that those in the AI field are concerned about ethics in AI. However, I wonder how much of this is marketing and how much is genuine concern. Only time can tell.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@Daniela65438535 Interesting and topical pull, Daniela. It is good to see that other people in the field are concerned about the ethics of AI. Hoping that this becomes a larger trend for sure.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

This post highlights efforts in AI to put it into education. With this, of course, as Vallor may point out, come ethics concerns. Though, the person in the video addresses some of these concerns by saying there is human supervision #RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[AFT @AFTunion]

AI is here, and it has the potential to change education. But we can't let tech companies call the shots.

We're working to ensure that AI is used as a tool to support educators & students, not replace them. That means establishing guardrails for safety, privacy & ethics.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

It makes sense, but it is still fascinating to see literature on the topic of artificial intelligence. Specifically, the ethics of artificial intelligence is important as ever, especially due to how much of our data is already being used and misused.

[kaitlyn @kaitlyn31323533]

Educators and students are now given another chance with new technology(AI) to embrace it and use it the right way. In the past, phones and social media were commonly banned in schools. With AI, they now have a chance to use the tools “for good”
#RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@Oliviabeattie_ My post showed one person's thoughts on artificial intelligence should be implemented in schooling, while yours actually showed it in practice, which I found interesting. I can see the benefit of having more time for personal development, though I would not want to be in trials.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

As artificial intelligence has advanced and seemingly is here to stay, it is important to have students learn how to use it properly. From this post, it is a good debate about how this content should be taught, and as this post points out, proactively. #RUVirtualFA25 #RutgersDCIM

[Steve Rosenbaum @magnifymedia]

Educators must proactively teach students how to use AI responsibly, including effective prompting and identifying hallucinations, to enhance their learning experience. #AIinEducation #ResponsibleAI

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@BingchenLyu Greta Thunberg is a great example of both a celebrity and a leader. Much like my example, Willie Nelson, albeit for a shorter amount of time, Thunberg has stayed consistent on her views from the jump and has used their fame to share her beliefs, helping lead climate activism.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@emma_marku My interest peaked, I checked out Mark Ruffalo's page and was surprised about the level of activism there. Nearly every post was something within the political realm and in his profile is "... climate justice advocate..." He seems to be a leader in what he is involved in.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@FadyYou34674803 Sophia Bush is an excellent example of a celebrity who has taken charge. With her many roles, she has no need to take steps like helping make I Am a Voter, but she still does. This shows her taking charge as a leader in the field of voter rights.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

Willie Nelson first busted his chops as a musician who always said what he thought was right. Over the years he has become an activist leader for many causes. Whether it be marijuana advocation or farmers' rights, he's used his influence for good. https://t.co/lzMb6cci8g #LIDC92

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@yuvrajatrutgers Hello Yuvraj, the article you shared with the class gave a lot of good insights similar to what we have been reading. In particular, the point it makes on engagement is couth; being open and response to people in itself sends a powerful message.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@giauletto42 From the article you shared, an interesting follow-up article would be how the different Harris and Trump social media strategies impacted the election. Particularly for the Democrats, an analysis of what they could do differently in the next election would also be interesting.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

@emma_marku Emma, this article about Trump's online words towards Zelensky foreshadowed their meeting earlier today, where Trump continued lambasting the President. It is interesting to see how such an online speech from Trump was replicated and has political consequences in real life.

[Michael Thomas @MichaelTho43]

As Ingerson and Bruce (2013) said, leaders use Twitter to project things like leadership and public persona. For Trump, he used it to project a kingly persona. In response, other leaders said that the online display is not in line with the office. #LIDC92 https://t.co/H2aCrcb1t3