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From the Future: AI – Philosophical, political and practical issues

By Spencer Kelly · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) may seem like a distant technology, confined to Terminator-style sci-fi stories for the foreseeable future. But the rapid advances in AI capabilities, as exhibited recently with tools like DALL-E and ChatGPT, demonstrate that AI is already here and impacting our everyday lives. While AI holds the promise of advancing society and shaping the world for the better, it also has the potential to be harmful or outright destructive. So, ensuring responsible AI deployment is imperative to securing a flourishing future for humanity, or securing a future for humanity at all.

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Launch celebrates Provost McGreevy’s new book on history of Catholicism

By Keira Stenson · Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

On Friday, Notre Dame celebrated the launch of Dr. John McGreevy’s new book, “Catholicism: A Global History from the French Revolution to Pope Francis.” The event represented a collaboration among numerous campus organizations, including the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, the College of Arts & Letters and Provost McGreevy’s own home department, the Department of History.

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University responds to emergence of ChatGPT in education

By Liam Price · Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

“​​The University of Notre Dame’s campus is buzzing with the recent emergence of artificial intelligence, but its implementation has sparked concerns among students and faculty about the potential loss of jobs and ethical considerations.”

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DPAC hosts film series exploring contemporary France

By Angela Mathew · Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is hosting “Albertine Cinematheque and Contemporary French Film,” a film series that runs from January 19th to March 2nd on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Each week, students from Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, Holy Cross, IUSB and community members in South Bend enrolled in the one-credit course watch contemporary French films and then stay after for a discussion with a faculty member. Anyone can watch the films at DPAC, even if they are not enrolled in the course. 

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Brett Kavanaugh speaks on jurisprudence, colleague friendships in Notre Dame Law School Q&A

By Liam Price · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023

Last Monday in the McCartan Courtroom, dean of Notre Dame Law School Marcus Cole spoke with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who responded to questions from students and faculty members in the audience. In the Q&A, Kavanaugh discussed his relationship with his colleagues, how he personally developed his specific philosophy of law, including from both his time attending Catholic schools growing up and his experience working under former President George W. Bush.

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SMC Votes hosts event discussing current State of the Union

By Cathy Doherty · Friday, Jan. 27, 2023

On Wednesday evening, SMC Votes hosted the first meeting of their "Politics and Pretzels" series. This series will consist of three meetings in Reignbeaux Lounge of Le Mans Hall, where students can gather to discuss the current political climate with other students and professors.

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College hosts Landscapes of the Spirit event

By Cora Haddad · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

On Friday afternoon, Julianne Wallace, Saint Mary’s College vice president for mission, opened the first Landscapes of the Spirit event since before the pandemic with a prayer. The intention of this Landscapes of the Spirit was to highlight “Stories of Hope.”

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Professor receives proclamation from South Bend

By Kate Kirwan · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

“With entrepreneurship, you’re teaching people to dream and how to pursue those dreams,” says Michael Morris, professor of entrepreneurship and social innovation at the Keough School of Global Affairs. 

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