Invisible Intelligence: The Unseen Algorithms Reshaping Your Daily Life

Dates: January 15 - February 19, 2026
Meets: Th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Osher Online
Cost:  $75.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
01/15/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM
01/22/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM
01/29/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM
02/05/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM
02/12/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM
02/19/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

This program will not be recorded.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) quietly influences much of our daily lives, from modern conveniences to life-shaping decisions-often without our awareness. This accessible, non-technical course explores the ideas behind today's AI systems and the possibilities of what may come next. Through six case studies, we will examine how computational decision-making works, discuss the ethics of delegating choices to machines and consider the real-world impacts of these technologies. We will engage in thoughtful discussions about the benefits and concerns of AI, gaining a deeper understanding of how it operates and its impact on everything from personal experiences to social systems.

About the Osher Online Program

Osher Online programs are provided to OLLI at MSU from the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University. Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from coast to coast! As part of the Osher Online program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers and interact with fellow OLLI members nationwide.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Meet the Instructor

Fee:  $75.00

Osher Online

This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.

Eliot Bethke

Eliot Bethke is a Ph.D. candidate in computational bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He previously worked in research and development at several Midwest start-ups, focusing on product design and manufacturing. After running a summer internship program, he shifted his focus to education and now shares his expertise in hardware and software development with future engineers.
Date Day Time Location
01/15/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
01/22/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
01/29/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
02/05/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
02/12/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
02/19/2026Thursday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online