The humans are still here. Is there still room for us in an AI-generated future?
October 26, 2023
If you believed the hype in January of this year, you’d be surprised that any of us are still working or having independent thoughts. ChatGPT made generative artificial intelligence and large language models a standard topic in conference rooms and at kitchen tables. Many of those conversations were shrouded in doomsday scenarios, (most of) which haven’t yet materialized.
Yes, AI promises to transform the way we work and live. And, yes, AI has already begun to reshape our trust in information. Issues, including environmental impact, disparate access, and the perils of baked-in bias are only in the early stages of being identified, let alone addressed. And other concerns about managing risk, ranging from protecting intellectual property and personal identity, are coming to the forefront.
What should technologists, entrepreneurs and business owners be thinking about in this environment? What ethical, regulatory, and cultural considerations are on the horizon?
In this discussion, we’ll identify a range of potential questions and considerations for those who see the power of AI yet fear the implications of the technology unchecked. We’ll explore the potential of a co-generated future, where AI and humanity coexist in service of a higher quality of life.
When
Thursday, October 26 9:00 - 10:00am
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Panelists
Alexis Abramson Dean & Professor of Engineering Dartmouth College - Thayer School of Engineering
Alexis Abramson is the 13th dean of Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. Prior to joining Dartmouth, she was the Milton and Tamar Maltz Professor of Energy Innovation at Case Western Reserve University and served as a director of the university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute focused on creating sustainable energy technology solutions. During the Obama administration, Abramson served as chief scientist and manager of the Emerging Technologies Division at the US Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program.
Dean Abramson recently launched a fully-online Master of Engineering: Computer Engineering (MEng: CE) program focused on intelligent systems. This includes the foundational technology in AI, virtual and augmented reality, autonomous robots, and self-driving cars—to help students stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.
As a contributor to publications including Fast Company, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc., and Men's Journal, Adam writes about people and companies at the forefront of innovation in business, science, technology, and the creative economy. He loves digging in to complex subjects, to create smart and accessible work that informs and inspires.
