2025 Clifford Symposium

What happens when we open the “black box” of artificial intelligence and examine its true nature, possibilities, and limitations?
As AI possibly reshapes our world—from the classroom to the workplace, from creative expression to scientific discovery—we find ourselves at a pivotal moment that demands both critical examination and purposeful engagement.
The 2025 Clifford Symposium brought together scholars, artists, technologists, and community members to explore AI not as a singular force but as a multifaceted phenomenon that requires precise language and nuanced understanding. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, we moved beyond both techno-optimism and digital doom to engage with fundamental questions about human agency, collective responsibility, and the future of learning.
Watch the 2025 Clifford Symposium videos below (password: Clifford2025)