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Our Year of The Human Algorithm

What does it mean to be human in the age of AI?  Every technological revolution prompts a rethinking of human qualities and capabilities—now more than ever with the rise of artificial intelligence. Most global technology experts predict how humans live, think, feel, work, learn, create, and connect will be transformed over the next decade. As we grapple with the powers of AI, it is important to examine with equal vigor the traits that make us human. An investigation of being human in the twenty-first century compels us to “reinvest in the vocabulary of human value” as we anticipate the effects (both positive and negative) of humans’ adaptation to the digital future.

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Gaines Newsletter: Spring 2026

News and Upcoming Events

Twelve New Gaines Fellows Named

Twelve University of Kentucky students have been selected as the newest Gaines Fellows, representing nine colleges across campus and marking a record number of applications for the highly competitive program. The Gaines Fellowship in the Humanities is a distinctive, two-year program designed to enrich undergraduate education through interdisciplinary coursework, independent research and community engagement. Fellows are selected for their academic achievement, research potential, interest in public issues and commitment to exploring the human condition through the humanities.