Ancient Greeks thought it was possible to know a person’s character by studying their appearance. It’s called physiognomy, and a traveling exhibition from the National Library of Medicine examines its modern-day use in AI.
The exhibit now on display at Mesa Community College.
The legitimacy of physiognomy has been debated for centuries. Most infamously, it was used in the 20th century to justify racism and eugenics.
The exhibit offers insight into how this controversial practice has been reinvented – like in medicine and security when paired with AI.
“The topic itself right now is so prominent, not only with our students and their topics they’re researching but our faculty and how it impacts them, and anything from Chat GPT to how you research," Marjorie Leta, a faculty librarian, said.
She helped bring the exhibit to MCC, where it can be seen through Oct. 25.
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For a second year in a row, Arizona State University’s commencement involves a record number of graduates. This year, more than 21,000 students will officially earn their degrees. -
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