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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 25 MIN

Would You Declare A Major In A.I.?

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons · host WBEZ Chicago

This fall students at Northwestern can declare a major in A.I., while UIC offers Artificial Intelligence as a concentration.In the Loop learns more about what it means to pursue this course of study, particularly as A.I. leaders are urging government oversight and caution.  GUESTS: Samir Khuller, chair of computer science at Northwestern Engineering  Michael Bennett, associate vice chancellor for data science and AI strategy at UICFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop. 

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