The Community Data Clinic is proud to co-sponsor an upcoming lecture by Dr. Lauren M.E. Goodlad, Distinguished Professor at Rutgers New Brunswick and chair of Critical AI @ Rutgers, titled “The Lifecycle of Writing Subjects: On Generative AI and the Future of Writing.”

In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Goodlad will introduce generative AI and the rise of chatbots in light of their concentrated political economy, long history of anthropomorphized machine “intelligence,” and ongoing impact on the future of writing and human poiesis.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Central Time
Location: Main Library, Room 220
Format: Hybrid (attend in person or join online)