Artificial intelligence is reshaping society at numerous levels, promising major changes in how we do business, learn and even conduct scientific research. To explore the potential pitfalls and promise of AI, the University of Utah’s One-U Responsible AI Initiative has partnered with The Leonardo museum to host a speaker series this fall led by U experts.
Three panel discussions are free to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP. After each panel, visitors are welcome to explore the Leonardo’s Into the Mind of Artificial Intelligence, an immersive exhibit that challenges guests to look closely and to question where might this incredible technology take us. The museum is in Salt Lake City’s Library Square, 209 E. 500 South.
Each panel will feature U experts from both the humanities and the hard sciences, researchers and AI project leaders. Details for each panel are provided below.
Responsible Artificial Intelligence Speaker Series
AI and You Friday, Nov. 1; 4 to 6 p.m.
Experts in the ethical, social and legal implications of AI discuss what you need to know in today’s AI-enabled world.
Featuring:
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Leslie Francis, Professor of Law and of Philosophy
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Marina Kogan, Assistant Professor at the Kahlert School of Computing
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Brent Kious, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and Philosophy
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Martell Teasley, Associate Provost for Strategic Academic Initiatives
AI in Pop Culture vs. Reality Friday, Dec. 6, 4 to 6 p.m.
Learn about the current state of AI technology and how that compares to what we hear about AI in pop culture.
Featuring:
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Ana Marasovic, Assistant Professor, Kahlert School of Computing (Moderator)
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Elizabeth Callaway, Assistant Professor, Department of English
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Rogelio Cardona-Rivera, Assistant Professor and Founding Faculty, Division of Games
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Aurora Clark, Professor, Department of Chemistry
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Kenneth Collins, Assistant Professor, Film & Media Arts Department
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Guanhong Tao, Assistant Professor, Kahlert School of Computing
Cancer and AI Friday, Dec. 13, 4 to 6 p.m.
Featuring:
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Cornelia Ulrich, Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Jonathan Tward, director of Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Genitourinary Cancers Center
MEDIA & PR CONTACTS
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Kelly Hermans
Communications manager
Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute
(706) 296-8037 kelly.hermans@utah.edu