Has this ever happened to you: You engage with a customer service agent on chat or email and later you wonder if the messages were coming from a ‘carbon-based unit’ or one based on ‘silicon’?

AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives. For instance, AI is used in customer service chatbots and product recommendations based on previous purchases. It is also used in streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime to recommend shows based on viewing habits. A recruiting brochure from the University of Leeds calls the study of AI, “the skill of the century.”

Artificial Intelligence can ingest and analyze large amounts of data, which can help improve disaster management and benefit society. However, like any other technology, AI can be misused and cause harm if not designed ethically and responsibly.

Who defines “ethically and responsibly?” And how do we deal with AI that is designed to confuse or mislead?

The Badger Club is pleased to present two experts with a broad range of experience working with Artificial Intelligence.

Robert Rallo, a human AI researcher with three decades of experience working on different aspects of AI will describe its multiple forms and types, and talk about what is real, what is hype, and what are the challenges, opportunities, and risks.

 Michael Goodchild, retired professor of Geography, will describe a specific current use of AI that impacts all of us as it is used to collect and analyzes information about location - think of the multiple types of maps and images we see in print and online.  He calls this GeoAI. Our cell phones, use of search engines and other activities can generate a lot of location information about us, our activities, health issues and our community information.

There is no charge for Badger Club members. Nonmembers will pay $5.

Please register HERE.