AI Is Changing Everything—but What Is Everything? A Conversation with Kevin Roose 

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Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, and live—but what does that really mean for society? Join the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences for a special conversation with New York Times technology columnist and bestselling author Kevin Roose, one of the leading voices covering the rapid evolution of AI. 

In discussion with Ethan Zuckerman, associate professor of public policy, communication, and information, Roose will explore how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping not only technical systems, but the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts in which those systems operate. Together they will examine what AI’s rise means for education, public life, and the future of computing in society. 

Hosted by Dean Keith Marzullo as part of the Manning CICS Dean’s Speaker Series, this event invites students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to engage in a timely conversation about one of the most consequential technologies of our time. 

A reception will follow the program. This event will be live-streamed and recorded. 

Registration is recommended for in-person attendees and required to receive the livestream link. 

About Kevin Roose 
Kevin Roose is an award-winning technology columnist for The New York Times and the bestselling author of three books, Futureproof, Young Money, and The Unlikely Disciple. His column, “The Shift,” examines the intersection of tech, business, and culture. He is a recurring guest on The Daily podcast and appears regularly on leading TV and radio shows. He writes and speaks frequently on topics including automation and artificial intelligence, social media, disinformation and cybersecurity, and digital wellness. 

About Ethan Zuckerman 
Ethan Zuckerman is Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication, and Information at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  His research examines the social and cultural impacts of technology, the role of media in social change, and how digital tools shape civic participation and public discourse. Zuckerman is the author of Rewire: Digital Cosmopolitans in the Age of Connection and Mistrust: Why Losing Faith in Institutions Provides the Tools to Transform Them.