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SUMMARY:UKZN DAA Talk on Artificial Intelligence: Monday, 9 September 2024
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to a talk by Brian Downie on Artificial Intelligence (AI)\nTalk Overview\nHaving worked with renowned engineers and mentored many young talents, Brian served as President of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering in 2019, focusing on education and artificial intelligence (AI). His talk will explore the impact of AI on the future, especially following the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, and how we can manage this rapidly evolving technology.\nBrian Downie Bio\nHe was born in Ireland and graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in Civil Engineering in 1970 before getting married and setting off to travel the world. Durban was his first port of call – and his last. Engineering is all about people and he has been privileged to have worked with some of the most charismatic engineers of the older generation and to act as a mentor to a host of talented and enthusiastic members of the younger generation – and to enjoy life on the way – culminating in his election as President of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering in 2019.\nHis theme that year was centered around Education and Artificial Intelligence and the effect it will have on the lives of the young people of South Africa. Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 there has been a tidal wave of interest in the subject. The content of his talk revolves around what to expect and how we can manage the exponential growth of a technology which will change our lives forever.\nJoin us for what promises to be an inspiring and informative evening with wine, juice, snacks, and good company.\nDate: Monday, 9 September 2024\nTime: 17h00 for 17h30\nVenue: Murray Lecture Theatre, (Centenary Building, opposite the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre entrance) Howard College Campus, Durban\nCOST: R50 per person (payable on arrival)\nRSVP BY: Monday, 2 September 2024\nPlease click here ( https://forms.office.com/r/0HiUMJstNf ) to confirm attendance.\nPlease see invitation here. ( https://alumni.ukzn.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DURBAN-ALUMNI-ASSOCIATION-September-2024.pdf )\nEnquiries to: Nkosazana Manzi | Email: manzin@ukzn.ac.za ( mailto:manzin@ukzn.ac.za )  |Contact No: 031-260-2016\nRobin Ralfe\nChairman Durban Alumni Association\n \n
URL:https://alumni.ukzn.ac.za/events/ukzn-daa-talk-on-artificial-intelligence-monday-9-september-2024/
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