Episode 06
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.
Episode 05
In this episode of "AI for the Humanities," Meghan McInnis-Domínguez, an Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Delaware, delves into the essential vocabulary of generative AI. Recognizing the growing intersection between AI and the humanities, she emphasizes the importance of understanding key concepts such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Assistants, and Chatbots.
Episode 04
In this video, we discuss the latest news in Generative AI, including Grok-2's innovative image generation tool Flux, Runway’s Gen-3 image-to-video model, OpenAI’s updated GPT-4o, and Google Gemini’s Live Voice Chat Mode. These advancements offer exciting new ways to integrate AI into the humanities, enhancing everything from visual storytelling to real-time interactions in educational settings.
Episode 03
The core of the video demonstrates practical applications of LLMs like ChatGPT 4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet in generating comprehension and discussion questions for literature classes. Professor McInnis-Domínguez guides viewers through the process of refining prompts for optimal results, adapting AI-generated content for various skill levels, and integrating this content into course materials and discussions. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical thinking and creativity while leveraging these AI tools.
Episode 02
The core of the video demonstrates practical applications of LLMs like ChatGPT 4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet in generating comprehension and discussion questions for literature classes. Professor McInnis-Domínguez guides viewers through the process of refining prompts for optimal results, adapting AI-generated content for various skill levels, and integrating this content into course materials and discussions. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical thinking and creativity while leveraging these AI tools.
Episode 01
In this video, Meghan McInnis-Domínguez, Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Delaware, introduces the "AI for the Humanities" YouTube channel. This channel explores the intersection of Generative AI and Humanities education, covering topics such as the latest developments in Large Language Models (LLMs), their benefits, challenges, ethical considerations, and practical applications in the classroom.
