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The last week of AI&U revolves around fun, creativity… and serious issues like AI safety, ethics and responsibility. So far, events have sold out with interesting, interested and highly engaged audiences, so if you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure to catch up to the last few events in the series:
The beat of the future: AI and music
Tue May 9, 6 p.m
The Chippo Hotel, Chippendale
Head to The Chippo for an evening of musical performances AND conversations about the future of music and artificial intelligence. Experience the creativity of machine-generated music as we delve into the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the world of music. Through live performances and demonstrations, you will witness the power of AI to generate and enhance musical compositions, creating entirely new sounds and genres.
Imagine: Free your creativity with AI Image Generation
Wednesday, May 10, 6 p.m
Haymarket Headquarters, Haymarket
Learn how AI image generation really works and see how this powerful technology can be used to create stunning and unique images. Get ready to experience the magic of tools like Midjourney. We also dive deep into the art of creating effective prompts that will inspire the AI ​​algorithm to create stunning graphics. You will learn tips and tricks for writing prompts that are creative, engaging and produce impressive results.
Playing with AI: Boost your creativity and innovation
Wednesday, May 10, 6 p.m
UTS Startups, Broadway
In this interactive session you will learn to use Applied Improvisation (AI) techniques to play and learn with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. You will also learn the benefits and risks of using AI in your personal and professional life, and how to better collaborate and communicate with these systems. You will have fun, challenge yourself and grow your creativity and innovation skills in a supportive environment. You also participate in engaging discussions to challenge fellow participants and say ‘yes and…’. What’s not to love about that?
AI for humans: responsible, safe and ethical artificial intelligence
Thu 11 May, 6 pm
Sydney School of Entrepreneurship, Ultimo
As AI becomes more prevalent in society, it is critical to ensure that it is developed and deployed in a responsible, safe and ethical manner that puts people first. In this final talk in the AI&U series, we explore the intersection of technology and humanity at this critical time in history. Our expert speakers will discuss the latest developments in AI ethics, safety and accountability, and share insights on how intelligent technologies can help us create a fairer and more sustainable future.
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