Artificial Intelligence – the Perils and Promises

ABOUT THE EVENT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping us to break new ground in technology, science and the way we live and work. However, unlocking these opportunities comes with unprecedented risks and challenges.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI recently said “We started this company because we know AI could destroy the whole world and we wanted to figure out how we could prevent that.”

How will we mitigate those risks and regulate the application of AI to ensure we are solving problems rather than creating more? Will evil actors weaponise AI capability?

To join in the conversation about how we can ensure AI continues in an ethical, legal and responsible manner, don't miss the upcoming AmCham Business Breakfast.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 24 August 2023 
Time: 7:30-9:30am
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre

PRICING
Members: Single $119 / Table of 10: $1190
Non-Members: Single $169 / Table of 10: $1690

SPEAKERS



Professor Simon Lucey, Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) The University of Adelaide
His previous appointments were at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI) in Pittsburgh USA, autonomous vehicle company Argo AI and CSIRO (2009-2014). He has received various career awards including an ARC Future Fellowship (2009-2013). He has published over 300 articles, has over 14,600 citations with an h-index of 57.

He has also registered 11 patents in computer vision. Simon’s research interests span computer vision, machine learning, and robotics. He enjoys drawing inspiration from AI researchers of the past to attempt to unlock computational and mathematic models that underlie the processes of visual perception.

Dr Brenton Cooper, Co-Founder and CEO Fivecast
As CEO of Fivecast, Dr Brenton Cooper is responsible for driving innovation in the security industry through the application of world leading machine learning techniques to the field of open-source intelligence (OSINT).

The Fivecast mission is to enable a safer world by providing digital intelligence solutions that better protect global communities. Brenton was formerly co-founder and CTO of the Data To Decisions CRC, a $100 million collaborative research initiative to address data analysis challenges facing Australia’s national security agencies.

Brenton holds a PhD in neural networks and his 30plus year career spans technology and management roles for companies including BAE Systems, Tenix Defence and Motorola.

Kathy Nicholson, Operations Manager Australian Institute for Machine Learning
Kathy Nicholson is an accomplished STEM professional with a career spanning over 20 years in leadership positions in both Australia and the US. Currently, she serves as Operations Manager at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, while also holding influential roles as a Board Director and Policy Chair for Science Technology Australia. With a deep commitment to supporting STEM professionals throughout their careers, Kathy actively mentors aspiring scientists through the ATSE IMNIS program.

She has held key positions at the New York Academy of Sciences, RiAus Australia, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics. She possesses a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals within the STEM community and tirelessly works to amplify their remarkable scientific achievements while advocating for positive policy changes.

MODERATOR



Stephen Yarwood, Urban Futurist @ city2050 (Former Lord Mayor of Adelaide)   Stephen Yarwood is the Former Lord Mayor of Adelaide and an Urban Futurist who is passionate about people, places and positive change.  He is one of Australia’s best-known and respected Urban Planners who consults internationally on future city trends, urban innovation, leadership and creating preferred futures.

Stephen is considered an international specialist on “the future citizen” and their relationship with economy, technology, infrastructure, cities and the environment. He has worked, researched and spoken throughout Australia and in New Zealand, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the USA. He is a keen traveller, cyclist, walker, gamer, parent, dog owner, podcaster, writer, nerd and an aspiring time traveller with a smart home full of technology, art, speakers and coloured lights.