Episode 06

News in AI for the Humanities 9/17/24

In the latest episode of "AI for the Humanities," Meghan McInnis-Domínguez, Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Delaware, discusses recent AI advancements and their relevance to humanities education and research. Key topics include OpenAI’s o1 model series, which offers enhanced reasoning capabilities ideal for complex tasks like philosophical reasoning and textual analysis, as well as Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a new AI safety startup, and government partnerships focused on AI safety protocols. The episode also highlights creative AI tools like Google’s Imagen 3 and Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha, exploring their potential to transform digital humanities projects. Throughout, the discussion emphasizes the ethical implications of AI in teaching and research, urging educators to guide students through this rapidly evolving landscape.