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The Year of Curiosity

The Year of Curiosity podcast from Carleton College, where we take a yearlong dive into a complex topic and invite curious guests to share their experiences and their questions. This year we a diving into the world of artificial intelligence. How will AI change the ways we learn, work and live? What will we gain and lose as this technology becomes more pervasive and accessible? Join us as we pursue these questions and many others with an open mind and a curious attitude.

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