From popular applications like spell check and mapping software to complex generative platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, AI has become a routine part of everyday life. At Southwestern University, Associate Professor of Computer Science Jacob Schrum is a leading expert on artificial intelligence. In the first installment of a two-part video series about AI, Dr. Schrum dives into the history of AI and the science behind how these systems work. Hear from Dr. Schrum about the principles and networks behind these systems — some that date as far back as the 1940s! — as well as emerging ethical concerns regarding privacy, plagiarism, and copyright laws.