New York, October 27th / PRNewswire / -- The Association of American Academic Organizations ( ACLS ) will host an online seminar on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) titled " AI and Humanities Research: Academia, Ethics, and Knowledge in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." This interdisciplinary conference will explore the expanding role of artificial intelligence and its impact on academic research, with a focus on accessibility, representation, and changes in the manner of knowledge production.
Those who are interested can now sign up for this free public event.
As discussions around the pros and cons of artificial intelligence continue globally, the academic community is also pondering how these technologies affect humanities research. This online seminar will explore whether the humanities and social sciences are facing systemic risks or are instead entering a new stage of development. The discussion will also cover ethical aspects such as data research, publishing, and how academic achievements are shared and evaluated in innovation-driven societies.
Expert Views from the Fields of Technology and Society
The event invited a group of researchers whose work connects traditional research with technological innovation:
- Dr. Sylvester A. Johnson ( Sylvester A . Johnson , Northwestern University ): Library of Congress, USA, 2024 on Technology and Society Kluge Chair . His research focuses on race, religion, and technology to promote democratic and inclusive outcomes.
- Dr. Joan McGregor ( Joan McGregor, Arizona State University): Director of the Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics, with a research focus on integrating citizens and moral virtues into the curricula of public universities and social philosophy.
- Dr. Kenton Lambsey ( Kenton Rambsy, Howard University): An expert in data narrative and founder of Black Data Lab, uses data to reveal patterns of cultural visibility in African American literature.
Dr. Carlos Contreras ( Carlos Contreras ), a professor of history and the representative chairman of the Executive Committee ( ACLS ), will preside over the discussion.
This event is organized by ACLS Delegates.
About ACLS
The Association of American Academic Organizations was established over a century ago and is a non-profit federation composed of 86 academic organizations. As a major representative body in the fields of the humanities and social sciences in the United States, it adheres to the core principle that "knowledge is a public good." By supporting its member organizations, it expands the forms, content, and methods of disseminating academic knowledge, reflecting its commitment to diversity of identities and experiences. It also collaborates with institutions, associations, and individuals to strengthen the evolving academic infrastructure.
