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Artificial intelligence already is being used in many types of communication. And its use is likely to grow in the years ahead. What are the benefits, and potential pitfalls, as AI spreads across the media landscape?

Tom Shine has spent nearly 45 years as a journalist. Much of that time was at the Wichita Eagle, which was using mostly typewriters when he started there in 1980. Tom joined KMUW as director of news and public affairs in 2017. He runs the KMUW newsroom and also is host of The Range, a show that shares stories about where we live and the people who live here.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Larkspur Bistro, 904 E. Douglas Ave.

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Ticket price includes buffet lunch and water, coffee or tea. WPC members are $20 ($20.91 with fees), non-members are $25 ($26.06 with fees) and students are always $10 ($10.61 with fees). Walk-ins are welcome to enjoy the program for $15 and are invited to order from the Larkspur menu if they desire a meal.

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