Library Lecture Series: "Words From the Machine: Why AI Chooses the Words It Does"

Discover how artificial intelligence shapes the words we use and the way we communicate. Learn why AI favors certain language patterns and how these choices influence human speech. Combining research in computational linguistics and philosophy, this lecture offers a thought-provoking look at AI-human language interaction and its broader implications. Free and open to the public, with refreshments provided. About the Speakers Dr. Thomas Juzek, Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics at Florida State University, researches how AI language models develop preferences and influence human communication. Dr. Zina Ward, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University, studies cognitive science, scientific explanation, and the ethics of machine learning, offering insight into the philosophical dimensions of AI language.