UMKC Kangaroos Resist AI Admissions

A recent city college editorial reminds us that the real danger of new tech is the silly and dangerous ways its deployed by humans. 

Accordingly, take a look at local kangaroos concerned for their fate . . . 

UMKC announced its new master’s of science program in AI in an effort to keep up with the industry. This change raises questions surrounding the growing demand for AI tools and the role this technology may take in the future.

Schools like the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Georgia Tech have already begun to use AI in the admissions process, mirroring a growing trend of universities and workplaces using AI to filter through applicants.

“I don’t think it’s humane, using AI bots to decide who’s admitted,” said a senior studying psychology. “The use of AI is already being very normalized and letting little things like this happen would make it more normalized.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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