Are you ready to explore the cutting-edge world of generative AI and its transformative impact on research? Are you curious? Confused? Join us for an exciting public lecture titled “Beyond Chatbots: Deploying Generative AI to Conduct Research at Scale” by historian, Professor Mark Humphries from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Imagine a world where large-scale research projects in the social sciences and humanities are not only possible but also efficient and affordable. Historian Mark Humphries will take you on a journey beyond the familiar chatbots like ChatGPT, showcasing custom-built AI tools that can transcribe handwriting, generate finding aids, extract and collate data, and analyze hundreds of pages of documents in mere seconds. While acknowledging the technology’s limitations, Humphries will highlight the incredible opportunities it presents for researchers.
Mark Humphries, a Professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University, has an impressive track record of publications on military history and the fur trade in Canada. A programming enthusiast since childhood, Mark has been leveraging machine learning and digital methods for nearly two decades. Recently, he has been at the forefront of developing open-source software tools that are revolutionizing research in major American and European archives. To delve deeper into the intersection of AI and historical research, check out his free Substack, Generative History, at generativehistory.substack.com.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time: 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: JOR-1410
We look forward to seeing you there!
