Exploring the Human Side of AI with ‘After Yang’ – Join Us!

Promotional poster for a screening of the film After Yang, featuring the movie's official poster with four main characters, including Colin Farrell. The event details are displayed at the bottom: 'Friday, March 7 @ 2:30 PM, Stackhouse Theater, Free and Open to All.' A QR code on the right invites viewers to 'Scan Me' for access to the digital viewing guide. The background features binary code, and a 'Films with Harte' logo is at the top.

The Harte Center for Teaching and Learning invites you to the final “Films with Harte” screening of the Winter term: “After Yang,” a thought-provoking science fiction drama directed by Kogonada.

Join us on Friday, March 7th at 2:30 PM in Stackhouse Theater for a cinematic journey that explores the intricate layers of memory, identity, and the emotional existence of artificial intelligence.

“After Yang” follows a family grappling with the unexpected malfunction of Yang, an AI designed as a companion for their adopted daughter, Mika. As they work on repairs, they uncover Yang’s complex inner world, filled with emotions, memories, and his own unmet needs. This film beautifully raises questions about the nature of being and the bonds that form between humans and AI.

Please check out the “After Yang” digital viewing guide!

 

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This event is FREE and open to the entire W&L community. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a film lover, or someone intrigued by the future of human-AI relations, “After Yang” will offer you plenty to reflect on. Join us for this final screening and bring your insights into the mix as we discuss the complex narratives woven into this lovely film.