A Journey into AI and its Impact on Our Lives
Thursday, January 257:00—8:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Fabricio Murai is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Data Science at WPI. Prior to joining WPI, Dr. Murai served as a tenured faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2016.
At WPI, he instructs the graduate-level Deep Learning course, delving into the fundamental principles of artificial neural networks that have recently catalyzed breakthroughs in natural language processing, computer vision, and Game AI. These advances are exemplified by models that have gained public recognition, such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, and AlphaGo.
Dr. Murai's research focuses on developing innovative AI techniques that (i) exploit the interconnections among real-world entities, (ii) enhance our comprehension of society through the analysis of online data, and (iii) ensure equitable outcomes in high-stakes applications. He has published in top conferences in the field of AI and Data Mining, such as the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the SIAM International Conference on Data Mining, as well as top scientific journals such as Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, ACM TKDD and PLOS ONE.
In this talk, we will unravel the mysteries of AI and reveal its profound influence on our daily lives. Dr. Murai will provide a brief history of AI and a simple overview of how current AI models can learn from data. Next, we will see how AI is currently shaping our routines through practical examples, exploring its transformative impact in education, healthcare, and workplace. Last, we will delve into the ethical considerations of AI and catch a glimpse of the exciting future trends.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a concerned citizen, or a high school student with a curious mind, this lecture caters to all. Learn about AI in a way that is both accessible and fascinating, ensuring that you leave with a newfound understanding of this transformative technology.
Sponsored by the Shrewsbury Public Library Foundation
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