#artificial intelligence

When, if ever, will artificial intelligence fully surpass human capabilities? What happens to our autonomy when we entrust AI with the task of shaping our future? And why can’t a robot deliver a genuine compliment? Reflecting on the limits of AI leads to a deeper understanding of our own complexity.

The field of Modern Languages explores nothing less than the fundamental questions of human existence. We spoke to Professors Andy Byford and Claudia Nitschke about the discipline’s historical roots, current developments, and possible futures.