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Still in the Loop: Leading with Human-Centered Design in the Age of AI
Cluster Hire: Five New Faculty Positions at the Faculty of Information
The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is advancing its academic vision through a strategic cluster hire. We are recruiting five new faculty members in the following areas: Human-Centred Data Sciences; Public Memory and Public Histories; Digital Curation and Cultural Heritage; Public AI and Cultural Institutions; and Knowledge Systems, Infrastructures, Communities, and Cultures. […]
Social Agentics: the challenges and opportunities of agentic AI
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Still in the Loop: Leading with Human-Centered Design in the Age of AI
In this talk, Dr. Stefanie Hutka will share a framework and tools from her forthcoming book, Designing Automated Futures, to help practitioners navigate – and thrive – in this evolving AI landscape. This talk provides practical guidance for students preparing to enter industry and for faculty supporting their students’ professional readiness. Attendees will gain concrete approaches for deciding what and when to automate with AI, and for guiding teams in connecting technical capabilities with human needs and contexts.
Details:
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Nov. 21, 2025
- Hybrid: In-person, Livestream
- The Bissell Building, Faculty of Information
- Free and open to the public
Previous course offerings
Operationalizing Generative AI: Executive Insights and Applications
As a leader in your business, you know that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and reshaping the competitive landscape — is your organization prepared to adapt? In this one-day, in-person program developed in partnership with the WATSPEED, University of Waterloo, you’ll learn everything you need to know about generative AI to position your organization strategically in this rapidly-evolving space.
Details:
- One-day
- May 27, 2025
- In-person, instructor led
- Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus
- $849 CAD
Copyright and Generative AI: Where are we going?
The widespread use of Generative AI has raised complex copyright issues related to the training data inputs and the outputs produced by GenAI tools, but Canada has not yet amended its copyright law in response. This event explores those copyright issues, and possible solutions under consideration.
Details:
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- May 30, 2025
- Virtual, webinar
- Free and open to the public
From Numbers to Narrative: How to Tell Stories That Make Data Matter
Data is essential for crafting winning strategies and making impactful decisions. But without a compelling story, numbers alone fail to inspire action. Poor data communication can mislead, confuse, or even lead to disastrous business decisions. On the other hand, mastering the art of data-led storytelling can engage, inspire, and motivate your audience to take action.
Details:
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- April 9, 2025
- Virtual, webinar
- Free and open to the public
Designed by Regulation: How Regulation Shape the Future of Design
Everything we design is informed by the regulations and policies that govern them. These regulations are in flux, transformed by shifts from brick and mortar workplaces, to digital environments, to an increasingly datafied economy. Our current information age is being shaped by technology companies, many originally born out of Silicon Valley, who set the conceptual models for how our services work.
Details:
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- February 13, 2025
- In-person, lecture
- The Bissell Building, Faculty of Information
- Free and open to the public
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Partnering with the iSchool Institute opens the door to collaborative opportunities in professional education and research engagement. We welcome inquiries from organizations interested in advancing professional development and translational research through initiatives that transform information into impactful innovation.
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