The lecture series opened with Prof. Tsung-Han Tsai of National Central University\u2014widely known as a leading force behind \u201cTaiwan\u2019s ChatGPT.\u201d In his October 23 talk, \u201cHow Will AI Transform Our Future, Daily Life, and Learning?\u201d<\/em> Prof. Tsai introduced practical AI applications and highlighted that we are already \u201cliving in an AI-surrounded world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prof. Tsung-Han Tsai further introduced TAIDE (Trustworthy AI Dialogue Engine), the national large language model initiative led by Taiwan\u2019s National Science and Technology Council. He explained that Taiwan needs its own GPT not only for accurate linguistic and cultural understanding, but also for data sovereignty, security, and local governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using examples such as AI-assisted essay-grading systems, Prof. Tsai demonstrated how AI can reduce teachers\u2019 mechanical workload and allow them to focus on meaningful dialogue and guidance. Students, meanwhile, gain access to instant, repeated practice and feedback, creating a more flexible learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Addressing the common fear that \u201cAI will replace humans,\u201d he reminded students: \u201cAI itself isn\u2019t the real threat\u2014the danger lies in using it only superficially and refusing to improve.\u201d Only by understanding AI\u2019s principles, limitations, and risks\u2014and integrating it with one\u2019s own professional expertise\u2014can we remain competitive in the future workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poetic AI Imagery: Expanding Literary Possibilities through Digital Translation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The second lecture on November 18 featured Prof. Hsiao-Yueh Tsao of National Taiwan Normal University, who spoke on \u201cPoetic AI Imagery: Cross-Media Literary Translation.\u201d She guided students into an immersive sensory world, beginning with her audio work Other Shore of Poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prof. Tsao illustrated how themes of diaspora and memory can be transformed into a \u201csoundscape poem,\u201d weaving together ocean waves, music, and spoken voice. In dark or curated spaces, listeners are invited to \u201cread\u201d the text with their bodies and ears, discovering new modes of literary experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the third lecture on November 20, Prof. Wei-Jen Ting of National Tsing Hua University discussed practical applications of ChatGPT in creative writing. By comparing human-written, AI-generated, and collaborative poem versions, he prompted students to ask whether authorship matters when a work truly moves us. Prof. Ting noted that while AI can craft polished language, human creators must still engage with the deeper layers of writing\u2014emotion, presence, and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prof. Tsao then shared how she uses family photographs and oral histories as creative materials, reconstructing personal and family memories through video editing, AI-generated imagery, and multi-frame animation. She demonstrated how written text can be translated into visuals, music, and even VR environments, allowing students to see poetry not only as lines on a page but as immersive spaces one can walk through and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prof. Tsao emphasized that while AI and digital technologies offer dazzling visual possibilities, it is essential to maintain respect for the original text. She encouraged students to consider which emotions and images must be preserved and which may be reimagined during the translation process. For learners in the humanities and language fields, she highlighted technology as a powerful medium for extending narrative expression\u2014provided that critical thinking and reflective reading remain at the core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Across the three lectures\u2014spanning national-level language model development, human\u2013AI collaboration in creative practice, and immersive experiments blending poetry and visual media\u2014a shared message emerged: AI is not the endpoint of humanities education, but a new starting point for rethinking language, creativity, and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students reflected that AI is no longer just a convenient tool; it prompted them to recognize their roles and responsibilities within the evolving AI ecosystem, offering valuable insight and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dean Penny S. Peng of the College of Humanities and Education noted that the College will continue developing interdisciplinary lectures and hands-on courses rooted in real-world contexts. These efforts aim to deepen students\u2019 AI literacy and humanistic awareness, equipping them with the essential capacities to engage meaningfully with the future world and opening new possibilities for humanities education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CYCU\u2019s College of Humanities and Education launched the Humanities and AI Lecture Series, inviting experts including TAIDE project lead Prof. Tsung-Han Tsai, creative arts educator Prof. Wei-Jen Ting, and interdisciplinary creator Prof. Hsiao-Yueh Tsao. The series guides humanities and language scholars to rethink their roles in the AI era, leverage technological tools, and open new pathways for innovation and professional growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":34288,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[501],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eng.cycu.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u4e2d\u592e\u5927\u5b78\u8521\u5b97\u7ff0\u6559\u6388\u4e3b\u8b1b\uff1a\u300cAI\u4eba\u5de5\u667a\u6167\uff0c\u5982\u4f55\u6539\u8b8a\u6211\u5011\u7684\u672a\u4f86\u3001\u751f\u6d3b\u8207\u5b78\u7fd2\uff1f\u300d.jpg\")
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