AI: Beyond the Hype - Shaping the Future Together

From news media, to politicians, industry leaders, and daily conversation, the topic of AI seems to be everywhere these days. We are hearing from many different directions that AI is set to change our lives in astounding ways-sometimes for the better, and other times for the worse. But rarely are people asked the crucial follow-up question: what do we want our technological future to look like?
For the 2024 Bruce and Lis Welch Community Dialogue, speakers and event attendees considered the future of AI’s adoption and how it will impact our lives. The event was held December 24th, 2024 at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. The Welch Community Dialogue is a signature event of SFU's Centre for Dialogue, and the 2024 event was supported by SFU Public Square.
Presenters:
Stephanie Dick-Stephanie Dick is a historian of mathematics, computing, and the mind with a focus on artificial intelligence. For over fifteen years, she has been exploring what artificial intelligence is, what it does, and the histories that shape its character and potential today. She holds a PhD in History of Science from Harvard University and she is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University.
Daniel Barcay-A builder at heart, Daniel’s career has focused on creating global-scale technologies while driving wise and responsible practices around the rollout of new tech. Daniel started his career as a software engineer at Google, helping build several prominent projects including Google Earth and Latitude. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Humane Technology.
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