Is the Singularity coming? Past and future of AI
Masterclass on the evolution of AI and its effects on our lives
"Is the Singularity Coming? Past and Future of AI" delves into the impact of AI following the concept of technological singularity, a hypothetical point in the future when artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence, leading to unprecedented changes in society, economy, and how we perceive our existence. The conference is structured into two main parts: a retrospective look at the evolution of AI and an exploration of future prospects. Understanding the past to predict the future.
There are technical challenges that need to be overcome to achieve singularity, including advances in computational power, algorithmic efficiency, and the integration of AI systems into broader social systems. There's a debate on the timeline for the singularity, with predictions ranging from optimistic to skeptical.
The conference concludes with a discussion on the impact of AI in managers' daily life. They emphasize the importance of global cooperation, ethical AI development, and governance.
In summary, "Is the Singularity Coming? Past and Future of AI" offers a comprehensive exploration of AI's evolution, its current state, and the paths it might take in the future, and in the process helps us understand how to apply AI in our everyday life as executives or entrepreneurs.
You’ll get valuable insights from Guillermo de Haro, the Vice Dean for Graduate Program at IE University's School of Science and Technology, and Academic Director in Corporate Programs like Master in Business Analytics and Big Data, or AI and Digital Transformation.
We have limited places for this event, so please confirm your attendance now!
Agenda:
- 18:00-18:30 Arrival and check-in
- 18:30-18:45 IE At a Glance, by Robert Waters
- 18:45-20:00 Masterclass, by Professor Guillermo de Haro
- 20:00-20:15 Questions and answers with the audience
- 20:15-21:00 Cocktail-style networking reception
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Senior Manager, IE Middle East & Africa
Mr. Waters hails from Fairfax, Virginia, USA, and has been at IE for over 8 years, first as a student, completing his IE Master’s in Management, and then working on the Admissions team for the International MBA and Master’s in Management programs. As Senior Manager for the IE Middle East and Africa team, he helps lead our offices (in Dubai, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Lagos), coordinates our regional initiatives, and advances our mission of bringing the best talent to IE University.
Vicedecano, Programas Posgrado, IE School of Science & Tech. y Director Académico,Programas Corporativo
Guillermo es Vicedecano de Programas de Posgrado de Escuela de la Ciencias y Tecnología de IE University, y Director Académico de Programas Corporativos como el Máster en Business Analytics y Big Data, o IA y Transformación Digital.
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