DMV Spotlight on 7-19-2026 shines a light on one of the nation's first interdisciplinary majors focused on the impact of AI on humans at the University of Maryland, with courses spanning philosophy, ethics, public policy and more. Guest, Professor Hal Daume, researches AI and Robotics, Machine Learning and Data Science and Natural Language Processing. He explains the new AI Majors incorporate disciplines outside of traditional sciences since the impact of AI goes beyond areas of traditional study. Professor Daume, a PhD, also explains how AI has evolved rapidly in academia and offered his hopes and concerns with the changing technologies.


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DMV Spotlight on 7-19-2026 shines a light on one of the nation's first interdisciplinary majors focused on the impact of AI on humans at the University of Maryland, with courses spanning philosophy, ethics, public policy and more. Guest, Professor Hal Daume, researches AI and Robotics, Machine Learning and Data Science and Natural Language Processing. He explains the new AI Majors incorporate disciplines outside of traditional sciences since the impact of AI goes beyond areas of traditional study. Professor Daume, a PhD, also explains how AI has evolved rapidly in academia and offered his hopes and concerns with the changing technologies. <a href="https://aim.umd.edu/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.