Seminar: AI Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Solution

Date: Friday, Feb 9 @ 11:00
Location: Lab 5 DE13 and Zoom
Speakers: Andrew Ng and Andrej Karpathy

Description: In this enlightening seminar, we delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to address global challenges. The event kicks off with the screening of the thought-provoking TED talk by Andrew Ng (Stanford University, Coursera, DeepLearning.AI). Andrew is a renowned AI visionary. Andrew Ng dispels common fears surrounding AI, emphasizing that it is not our adversary but rather a vital tool for solving pressing issues. From job displacement to existential threats, he systematically debunks misconceptions, advocating for increased AI adoption.

Following Andrew Ng’s talk, we dive into a captivating 30-minute video by Andrej Karpathy (Open AI). In this accessible presentation, Andrej demystifies Large Language Models (LLMs)—the backbone of systems like ChatGPT, Claude, and Bard. He explores their inner workings, future trajectories, and draws insightful parallels to present-day operating systems. Additionally, Andrej sheds light on the security challenges inherent in this exciting new computing paradigm.

Join us for an engaging exploration of AI’s promise, debunking myths, and understanding the fascinating world of LLMs. Let’s embrace AI as a solution, not a problem!