Monthly BCS Sussex meeting: an introduction to this year's focus on AI.

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Synopsis

As an introduction to the focus of our programme this year - AI - we will give a brief introduction to ChatGPT and some of the implications of the widespread use of similar AI technologies. This will be followed by a chance to give your views on these and related issues. In subsequent months we will have speakers giving different perspectives on AI and its implications.

About the speakers

Paul Rumsey

Paul Rumsey is an IT consultant specialising in compliance, security, risk, and IT management. He has over 20 years experience in both the IT industry and IT regulation.

Blay Whitby

Dr. Blay Whitby is philosopher and ethicist concerned with the social impact of new and emerging technologies. His work has done much to increase informed debate on ethical dilemmas posed by new technology in social and domestic settings. He has published three books on the impacts of AI.

Dr. Whitby is a member of the Ethics Group of BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT and an ethical advisor to The Royal Academy of Engineering and an ethics expert for the EU specialising in AI and robotics.

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COVID-19

BCS is following government guidelines and we would ask attendees to continue to also follow these guidelines. Please go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ for more information, advice, and instructions.

This event is brought to you by: BCS Sussex branch

BCS Sussex Monthly Talk
Date and time
Wednesday 8 March, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location
University of Sussex
Chichester Lecture Theatre, Sussex House
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9QJ
Price
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