The University of Pretoria (UP) Alumni Office invites you to join the next instalment of our LeadUP: Alumni Thought Leadership Conversations, titled ‘AI-driven Africa: How artificial intelligence is changing the world we know’.
During this discussion, you will discuss AI’s ever-increasing integration into our daily existence. What are we giving up in exchange for the seeming ease of a little AI assistance? What happens if AI becomes uncontrollable? And on the flipside: What are the opportunities for South Africa, Africa, and the world? How might the influence of AI continue to play out in the worlds of business, education, medicine, banking, arts and culture, governance, entertainment, and beyond?
Prof Mmaki Jantjies, Telkom Group Head: Innovation and Transformation; Prof Vukosi Marivate, UP ABSA Chair of Data Science; Prof Wesley Rosslyn-Smith, Director, Centre for the Future of Work, UP; and Prof Alta van der Merwe, Deputy Dean: UP Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & IT will be in conversation with journalist and strategic communications practitioner Ms Sebenzile Nkambule.
Date: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Time: 6pm – 7:30 PM (South African time)
During this discussion you will gain insight into: Opportunities for South Africa and Africa as data-led economies grow their strength; Where and how artificial intelligence is already at work (and at play) in our daily lives; Trends in AI development, and what type of innovations we might see in the next few years; The potential dangers businesses and individuals should be aware of as AI gains more insight into our habits, thoughts, personalities, and preferences; Whether African countries are succeeding in getting the best policy and strategy interventions in place to safeguard data as AI grows in importance; andThe potential impacts and opportunities for educators and education at all levels. Please click on the button(s) below to register. You will be notified via LinkedIn when we go live and be able to connect directly to the stream |