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23rd January
11:00 to 13:00
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AI: Why It Matters for Future me

23rd January 11:00 to 13:00
We are thrilled to welcome you to join us this insightful MMU-GTUK (Grant Thornton UK LLP) session on AI and Future Me to delve into the profound implications of artificial intelligence and its significance for the future.
This activity is offered as part of Future Me Week - five days of exciting opportunities to develop your skills, deepen understanding, gain experience and take steps towards an exciting Future You.

AI: Why It Matters for Future me

Welcome to the MMU Turing Network session “AI: Why It Matters for Future Me.”

We are thrilled to welcome you join us this insightful MMU-GTUK (Grant Thornton UK LLP) session on AI and Future Me to delve into the profound implications of artificial intelligence and its significance for the future.

AI Talks:

AI and its Impacts (Yonghong Peng, MMU): The session will start with an introduction talk presenting what is AI and exploring the transformative impact of AI could have to our future. This talk will be presented by Professor Yonghong Peng, Professor of AI from MMU. Gain valuable insights into the far-reaching impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of our lives.

AI-Powered Digital Transformation and the Future Workforce (Jamie Crossman-Smith, GTUK): Jamie Crossman-Smith, Managing Director of Digital Hub of GTUK (https://www.grantthornton.co.uk/), will introduce the dynamic landscape of digital transformation and the power of AI in evolving digital transformation and shaping of the workforce of tomorrow.

AI Risk (Mohammed Al-Khalidi, MMU): Delve into the complexities of AI risk, Mohammed Al-Khalidi, Senior Lecturer of Cyber Security from MMU, will introduce the challenges and considerations surrounding the risk and safety in the lifecycle of development and deployment of artificial intelligence.

Panel Discussion:

Panel Members:

  • Jamie Crossman-Smith, Managing Director of Digital Hub of GTUK.
  • George Chen, a Master of Engineering from Imperial College London, a Machine Learning Engineer at Grant Thornton UK LLP.
  • Rittick Barua, PhD from the University of Cambridge, an expert in data-driven technology at Grant Thornton UK LLP.
  • Kate MacFarlane, Senior Lecture in AI, Data Study Group Lead for MMU Turing Network.
  •  Mohammed Al-Khalidi, Senior Lecture in Cyber Security, Co-Coordinator for AI Safety and Security Task Force of MMU Turing Network.
  • Yonghong Peng, Professor of AI, MMU Turing Network Academic Liaison.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • • Upskill...your knowledge of artificial intelligence and its significance for the future
  • • Learn...from some of the best in the industry when it comes to AI and understanding its impacts
  • • Understand...how AI is now shaping the workforce of tomorrow and how this impacts upon future you
  • • Engage...and ask questions of our exceptional line up of panellists
  • • Gain...five RISE points in recognition of your attendance
  • Earn up to 5 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 11:00 to 13:00 on 23/01/24 - Business School, G.26 - Lecture Theatre 1 (South Atrium)
    AI: Why It Matters for Future me