Computers are everywhere - in our cars and appliances, on our
desktops, in our pockets. And they are becoming more like
people; at least, they’re learning to better speak our language.
Long gone are the days of the mainframe, when computers
communicated exclusively with skilled technicians. The history
of our interactions with computers follows a trajectory of
language and infrastructure. As the dialogue between human and
machine has become less technical, and the Internet has emerged
as a powerful connector, computers have been more woven into our
lives. They’re even routinely utilized in domains distinctly
human, namely the arts. As artificial intelligence continues to
advance, interactions between humans and computers will become
even more complex and symbiotic. UNC Charlotte faculty and
students are exploring how such technologies impact our lives,
as well as how they can be harnessed to solve problems, educate
and entertain. Profiled in the latest issue of UNC Charlotte
magazine are two faculty members a