Join us for the Adult Coffee Club: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies lecture series at the Connecticut Science Center, featuring talks from three experts: Wendell Wallach, Mike Ambrose, and Dr. Ian McNeill. In this thought-provoking four-part series, you’ll explore the ever-expanding world of AI and machine learning. Delve into the ethical implications of these cutting-edge technologies and how they’re reshaping the world as we know it. Gain insights into the accelerating pace of change and the governance needed to manage it. Lastly, discover which technological advances will impact our lives the most in the near future. Expand your understanding of AI and join the conversation with fellow coffee-loving attendees.
4-Part Lecture Series
Select Wednesdays in October & November
Coffee Talk – Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
10:00AM – 11:30AM
PART I – INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CHAT GPT & AI ETHICS
Presented by Wendell Wallach
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ethical implications have attracted much attention. Our opening session of the series will delve into the basics of AI – its definition, brief history, and why it has generated so much hype. We will explore the concepts of machine learning and generative AI, and the deeper ethical and political concerns surrounding the deployment of AI systems. The question of whether AI is destabilizing democratic governments will also be explored.
TICKETS: $35 Series Bundle | $10 Individual Session | $7 Groups 10+
Coffee Talk is a Connecticut Science Center lecture series designed to fuel your brain and caffeinate your curiosity with intriguing topics and engaging presentations.
Wendell Wallach is a Uehiro/Carnegie Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs (CCEIA) and has an international reputation as an expert on the ethics and governance of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, and biotechnologies.
Coffee Talk – Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
10:00AM – 11:30AM
PART II – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, AND A TOASTER!
Presented by Mike Ambrose
As AI continues to advance, there is a growing sense of apprehension regarding its potential impacts on society. Despite these concerns, it is worth noting that AI and machine learning have already demonstrated their utility in driving the Digital Transformation of Product Development. By leveraging this technology, both businesses and consumers stand to gain substantial benefits. In this presentation, we will delve into how Digital Transformation and AI drive improvements in Product Development. To illustrate these concepts, we will use the ubiquitous household item of a toaster as an example.
TICKETS: $10 Individual Session | $7 Groups 10+
Coffee Talk is a Connecticut Science Center lecture series designed to fuel your brain and caffeinate your curiosity with intriguing topics and engaging presentations.
Mike Ambrose recently retired from Sikorsky Aircraft, after a career that spanned almost 39 years. Mike served as both a Chief Engineer and, before his retirement, served as the Vice-President of Enterprise Business Transformation.
Coffee Talk – Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
10:00AM – 11:30AM
PART III – AUGMENTED REALITY & ENABLING TECHNOLOGY IN SURGERY
Presented by Dr. Ian Thomas McNeill
During the past few years, advancements in technology have revolutionized the way we conduct complicated spinal and neurosurgical procedures. This transformation’s objective is to heighten accuracy, minimize risks, and improve the outcomes for our patients. In this dialogue, we will explore the vast potential of augmented reality in this crucial domain of medical advancement.
TICKETS: $10 Individual Session | $7 Groups 10+
Coffee Talk is a Connecticut Science Center lecture series designed to fuel your brain and caffeinate your curiosity with intriguing topics and engaging presentations.
Dr. Ian Thomas McNeill is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Co-director of Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and UConn Health.
Coffee Talk – Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
10:00AM – 11:30AM
PART IV – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & GOVERNANCE
Presented by Wendell Wallach
In this closing session of the series, we will explore the history of AI ethics and the ethical dilemmas that emerge from implementing AI systems. We will analyze the authenticity of these challenges and explore the fundamental principles of AI ethics. We will ponder over the capability of AI systems to make moral judgments and examine the hazards of lethal autonomous weapons systems. Finally, we will discuss the need for additional laws and regulations to optimize the advantages of AI while mitigating any adverse societal outcomes and consider the matter of global AI governance.
TICKETS: $10 Individual Session | $7 Groups 10+
Coffee Talk is a Connecticut Science Center lecture series designed to fuel your brain and caffeinate your curiosity with intriguing topics and engaging presentations.
