AI and Games: A Recent History
Discover how AI changed gaming, and how gaming changed AI
Find out how artificial intelligence has been considered in light of video games--and vice-versa. Go beyond simulated second lives, headsets presenting virtual worlds, and years of hype to discover a rich, technical history. Presented by Mark Nelson of American University, a Q&A will follow the presentation.
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- Date:
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- Cherry Conference Room
- Library:
- Courthouse Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Games & Recreation Technology Training
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
About the Presenter: Mark Nelson is a professor in the computer science department at American University, with a research focus on artificial intelligence (AI).