The book club’s selection – AI Snake Oil – is authored by two of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI. It critically examines AI’s promises, limitations, and ethical concerns. By leveraging the university's state-of-the-art hybrid classroom technology, we will broaden participation and model innovative pedagogical approaches. This initiative will foster critical community dialogue, increase AI literacy, and cement the Library and CCSU as a hub for AI knowledge and ethical inquiry. The potential for positive press and engagement through Institutional Advancement is significant.

Program Details

• Book Selection: AI Snake Oil by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor
• Schedule: January – February 2026. A six-week series on consecutive Saturday mornings.
• Meeting Dates: January 31; February 7; February 14; February 21; February 28; March 7, 2026
• Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Reading Pace: Approximately 1-2 chapters per session.
• Location & Format: A hybrid model hosted in the library’s third floor Proscenium Room classroom. This format allows for approximately 15 in-person participants and broad remote access for those who prefer to join online, expanding our reach and accessibility.

Participants: Open to community members, CCSU faculty, staff, and students.