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Join Foreword writer Jordan Wilson and esteemed doctoral scholars from around the globe as they present their research and discuss the innovative disruption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Scholars share not only current trends and applications of this emerging technology, but also functional and moral concerns as the use of AI spreads to all facets of the personal and

business landscape. Come join us! This volume will not only inform readers of the current state of affairs, but also offer ideas that merit further consideration as AI continues to evolve into a societal tool that will continue to shape the conversation of future success in business around the world.

Contributions from our doctoral scholars:

Foreword by Jordan Wilson

CHAPTER 1

Integrating AI Technologies: Real-World Applications

in Education, Business, and Beyond

Dr. Andrew Anderson

CHAPTER 2

Synergy of Human + Artificial Intelligence:

Delphi and the Genius of Crowds

Dr. Elmer Hall & Dr. Cheryl Lentz

CHAPTER 3

Artificial Intelligence: The Next Step

in Technological Evolution

Dr. Kevin Grant

CHAPTER 4

Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Intelligence:

The Race Towards the Inevitable

Dr. Marietta Poshi

CHAPTER 5

The Intersectionality of AI Bias, Diversity,

& Economic Implication

Dr. Gail Ade, Dr. Letitia Haynes, Dr. Kemi

Osigbesan, & Dr. Royelle Comer

CHAPTER 6

The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Biases

Dr. Yottie M. Kenan-Smalls

CHAPTER 7

Navigating the Integration of Artificial Intelligence

in Higher Education: Opportunities, Challenges,

and Ethical Considerations

Dr. Karen Balcanoff & Dr. Cheryl Lentz

CHAPTER 8

Cybersecurity Awareness Amid Evolution of

Artificial Intelligence, Decentralized Identification,

and Blockchain Cyber Realm

Dr. Avideh Sadaghiani-Tabrizi

EPILOGUE

Reflections: Bridging Past, Present, and Future in AI

Dr. Susie Schild