ai: friend or foe? navigating the risks and opportunities

When: 20 July 2023
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Stone & Chalk Adelaide, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace
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Artificial intelligence is progressing rapidly and its impact on humanity is both positive and negative. On the one hand, AI has the potential to revolutionise industries, increase productivity, and improve the quality of life for people around the world. On the other hand, the rapid advancement of AI also poses significant risks, including the potential for widespread job displacement, bias and discrimination, and the unintended consequences of AI systems that are poorly designed or implemented. 

As AI becomes more advanced and ubiquitous, it is critical that we consider both the advantages and disadvantages on society and take steps to mitigate the risks while maximising the benefits. The future of humanity depends on our ability to navigate the dangers and opportunities presented by AI in a thoughtful, responsible, and ethical manner.

AI: Friend or foe? Navigating the risks and opportunities will:

the presenters

Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk, SA Government’s Chief Information Officer, in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, South Australia

dr eva balan-vnuk

sa government’s chief information officer, department of premier and cabinet, south australia

Dr Jamie Sherrah, Founder/CEO of Inject AI Pty Ltd

dr jamie sherrah

founder/ceo, inject ai pty ltd

third speaker to be confirmed