CSE 191/290: AI News Imani Munyaka, PhD

About

This course is a discussion- and presentation-based AI news roundup. Each week, participants take turns presenting and leading discussion on AI-related news, research, tools, or developments they find timely, interesting, and worth examining. The scope of AI is intentionally broad, allowing participants to bring in perspectives from their own disciplines and areas of expertise.

The goal of the course is to help participants become more informed about how AI is shaping both the world and academic research. The class is designed as a supportive space to learn, ask questions, and explore ideas together. Presentations may take the form of news summaries, research discussions, demos, or hands-on workshops. All participants are expected to come prepared to listen actively, engage thoughtfully, and contribute to discussion.

Lectures:

Wednesdays, EBU3B 4140, 9am - 10:20am Staff:

Instructor: Imani Munyaka,PhD drmunyaka@ucsd.edu

Office hours:

Dr. Munyaka: TBA

Class discussion:

[Piazza]

Calendar and Discussions

Wed Jan 7, 2026 (Week 1)

• Topic: Intro, AI & Cognitive Decline
• Presenter(s): Imani Munyaka

Wed Jan 14, 2026 (Week 2)

• Topic: TBD
• Presenter(s): TBD

Wed Jan 21, 2026 (Week 3)

• Topic: TBD
• Presenter(s): TBD

Wed Jan 28, 2026 (Week 4)

• Topic: TBD
• Presenter(s): TBD

Wed Feb 4, 2026 (Week 5)

• Topic: TBD
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Wed Feb 11, 2026 (Week 6)

• Topic: TBD
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Wed Feb 18, 2026 (Week 7)

• Topic: TBD
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Wed Feb 25, 2026 (Week 8)

• Topic: TBD
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Wed Mar 4, 2026 (Week 9)

• Topic: TBD
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Wed Mar 11, 2026 (Week 10)

• Topic: TBD
• Presenter(s): TBD

Evaluation

Since the primary goal of this course is AI exposure and discussion, the evaluation for this course is simple: (1) class presentation and (2) class attendance.

Presentation (35%)

You are expected to present atleast once in this course. Your presentation must have slides. Groups of 10 max can present. Sign up here

Attendance (65%)

You are expected to attend atleast 70% of the meetings for full credit.