Infographic: Artificial Intelligence, Real and Imagined

Though we tend to think of artificial intelligence (AI) as a 20th century phenomenon, it has been imagined, in one form or another, since ancient Greece. But by the 19th century, visions of human-built artificially intelligent beings began to take root in fiction—thanks largely to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Today, AI is a staple of film, as well as books and television. But while what Mary Shelley frighteningly envisioned was out of the reach of her era's technology, our visions of AI are already here or coming soon. For this assignment you will construct a binary infographic illustrating the parallels between film and real life artificial intelligence. Thus, one side should illustrate significant AI representations in movies, while the other should highlight AI's real-life advancements—you will be responsible for providing four of the six required sources. Just as in traditional essays, you will require a central argument to guide your design.

Your infographic must include the following two sources:

• "A (Very) Brief History of Artificial Intelligence” (AITopics)
• "The 8 Evil Forms of AI that Gave Robots a Bad Name" (Popular Mechanics)

To help guide your design:

• "You Suck at Infographics" (Wired)
• "80 Best Infographics on the Web" (Creative Bloq)
• "What Makes a Great Infographic?" (DashBurst)
• "Infographics: Separating the Great from the Mediocre" (The Next Web)

All above articles are located in the eR.

Infographics are most easily utilized in PowerPoint (or a comparable program. Additionally, if you are experienced in it, you may also utilize Photoshop. This assignment must be delivered electronically.

Requirements:

• Six sources minimum—four provided by you
• Include a works cited page

A well-executed infographic will:

• Have a title that articulates the goal of the assignment
• Have a concise thesis as the subheading—important
• Have a concise controlling argument dictating the design
• Visually translate perspectives and facts in a clear and enlightening manner
• Stay within the parameters of movie and real life AI

Due: Fri 11.13 (submit via email by 5 PM)