UNC Converge-Con Explores AI Creativity Ethics and Risks

What Happened

The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media in Chapel Hill hosted Converge-Con, a conference examining diverse aspects of artificial intelligence. The event brought together students, faculty, and experts for sessions including AI-powered rap battles, workshops on using generative AI, and talks on the ethical, creative, and existential questions facing the technology. Participants discussed topics like AI’s impact on creativity, journalism, data privacy, and society’s future. The event highlighted both the exciting potential of AI and the challenges around misinformation, security, and human agency.

Why It Matters

Converge-Con reflects growing academic and public interest in understanding and shaping the role of AI across creative and ethical dimensions. Bringing these conversations to universities helps foster informed debate about AI’s opportunities and risks. Read more in our AI News Hub