Exploring AI Foundations: Exploring the Impact of AI on Judgement, Expertise and Learning in Historical Context
Location
Online
Date & Time
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026 12:00 - 13:30
Audience exposure level - Open to all
Large Language Models do not just change what we can do — they raise fundamental questions about how we know what we know and what expertise actually is. This session examines the implications of AI for professional knowledge, learning, and institutional decision-making based on historical exploration of how similar technological disruptions were reflected in the professions. The session will draw on the research in expertise and knowledge work to put Large Language Models into context. It will also address the implications for knowledge and skill acquisition.
Objectives
- History of knowledge and expertise in the context of digital innovation
- Role of judgement and domain expertise in the age of AI
- Changes to how knowledge and skills are acquired and applied
- What AI makes easier and what it makes harder for knowledge-intensive professions
- What do education and learning look like in the context of Large Language Models
Event materials will be published on Canvas following the session
