Speaker
David Sharpe
Agenda
6.30pm - Refreshments and networking
7.00pm – Presentation
8.00pm - Q&A
9.00pm - Close
Synopsis
What will this presentation cover?
- The evolution of AI, from simple algorithms to modern approaches.
- How computers manage language, meaning, and the challenges of human communication.
- What Large Language Models are, how they work, and their practical applications and limitations.
Who is this event aimed at?
The general public, BCS members, university, college and school students, local businesspeople and anyone interested in understanding artificial intelligence.
About the speaker
David Sharpe is the founder of a technology start-up focused on delivering AI driven solutions for small businesses. His work spans the development of websites and mobile applications alongside conducting cyber security reviews, with a particular emphasis on making advanced technologies accessible and practical for smaller organisations.
Originally trained in biochemistry, David subsequently moved into the financial sector, where he worked extensively with data-driven solutions. His experience includes processing and analysing financial data to support reporting and inform strategic decision making. That experience with data at scale now informs his approach to AI development.
He is particularly interested in applying modern technology to the study of ancient languages, at the point computer science, linguistics, and history meet.
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This event is brought to you by: Hereford and Worcester Branch in collaboration with BIPC Worcestershire.
