The module, CSC8611 Human-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interaction & Futures, offered at Newcastle University, delved into the critical intersection of human experience and artificial intelligence. Designed by Jan Smeddinck and co-taught with Yu Guan, the course challenged traditional AI/ML curricula by emphasizing human impact and user interfaces, rather than solely focusing on algorithms.
A significant portion of the module explored the historical context of AI, tracing its evolution from early concepts like automata and cybernetics through various “AI springs” and “winters.