Course detail: World Issues Discussion Group: Artificial Intelligence

This unique class will give us insight into worldwide issues affecting modern society - and a platform for lively discussions related to them. (Come ready to share your ideas and engage your peers!)For the second installment of our discussion series, we'll focus specifically on how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence may spark the fourth industrial revolution. How will AI impact the job market? What ethical safeguards need to be in place so AI serves the public good instead of running amok? How will AI's need for vast quantities of natural resources affect climate change?


Instructor Bio: Charles "Chick" Keller is a retired senior executive and retired professor. He worked 15 years each at Sprint and Black & Veatch in strategic planning and strategic marketing, rising to VP level both times. In 2000, he began a career as a professor in the University of Kansas engineering management program where he taught finance and strategic planning.


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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

 Session Information: OC26530H

Schedule: Every week on Wednesday, starting on 05/20/26 and ending on 06/03/26
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm CDT

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Charles Keller

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online
12610 Quivira Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.