Rob Atkinson, the founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will present his research work on the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives.
The important technological advancements in computer science and information systems move us towards the artificial intelligence era with the creation of computing machines and systems that perform operations analogous to human learning and decision making. In this event we will discuss challenges and opportunities of this new era. Rob Atkinson, the founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will present his research work on the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives covering among the others issues how the new machine era will affect employment and consumer privacy.
His presentation will be followed by a panel discussion during which, Anna Byhovskaya, will discuss the future of work and associated challenges imposed by artificial intelligence and Sebartian Gerlach, director of corporate affairs at Microsoft will discuss the opportunities of artificial intelligence for businesses as well as the impact it will have on markets and corporate practices. In addition, Merja Kyllönen, member of the European Parliament will share her opinion on the subject.
This event will be livestreamed starting at 12.30. There is no need to register for the livestream.
SCHEDULE
Presentation
Robert Atkinson, President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
12:50-13:30
Panel discussion
Chair: Georgios Petropoulos, Research Fellow
Anna Byhovskaya, Policy & Communications Advisor,TUAC/ OECD
Sebastian Gerlach, Director of Corporate Affairs, Microsoft
Merja Kyllönen, Member of the European Parliament