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RSNSW Online Meeting 2023-1 — 3 May 2023
"Artificial Intelligence myths debunked — how AI is transforming humanity for the global good"
Professor Michael Blumenstein FACS
Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney
The presentation commences at 00:06:08
https://royalsoc.org.au/blog/rsnsw-online-lecture-2023-1
Timing Marks:
00:00:00 Introduction to the Speaker: Dr Susan Pond AM FRSN FTSE FAHMS, President, Royal Society of NSW
00:06:08 Presentation: Professor Michael Blumenstein FACS
01:05:33 Audience Q&A: moderated by Professor Lewis Bizo, Charles Sturt University
01:22:58 Vote of Thanks: Emeritus Professor Christina Slade FRSN, Chair, Program COmmittee, RSNSW
01:26:49 Meeting Close: Dr Susan Pond, President, Royal Society of NSW
Summary: Michael Blumenstein will speak about the current trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI), both in academia and in business. In his talk, Michael will highlight a number of applications including some of the cutting-edge AI technologies developed at UTS. One such case study will be the research undertaken in collaboration with industry, which was translated into the AI solution: SharkSpotter© – the world’s first technology that can be used to detect sharks from video captured by drones or Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Michael will demonstrate how AI can be used to enhance and even save people’s lives, as well as transform businesses and the economy. Other applications that Michael will present, include – CrocSpotter©, a technology for automatically detecting crocodiles in Northern Queensland. Further examples include AI technology for Drone Detection that has now been deployed in industry to enhance public safety. Michael will demonstrate how AI can be used to advance towards the next frontier of technological innovation. Further discussion will be dedicated to the recent trends with ChatGPT as well as the future of AI and possible directions for attaining the goal of conscious machines.
RSNSW Online Meeting 2023-1 — 3 May 2023
"Artificial Intelligence myths debunked — how AI is transforming humanity for the global good"
Professor Michael Blumenstein FACS
Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney
The presentation commences at 00:06:08
https://royalsoc.org.au/blog/rsnsw-online-lecture-2023-1
Timing Marks:
00:00:00 Introduction to the Speaker: Dr Susan Pond AM FRSN FTSE FAHMS, President, Royal Society of NSW
00:06:08 Presentation: Professor Michael Blumenstein FACS
01:05:33 Audience Q&A: moderated by Professor Lewis Bizo, Charles Sturt University
01:22:58 Vote of Thanks: Emeritus Professor Christina Slade FRSN, Chair, Program COmmittee, RSNSW
01:26:49 Meeting Close: Dr Susan Pond, President, Royal Society of NSW
Summary: Michael Blumenstein will speak about the current trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI), both in academia and in business. In his talk, Michael will highlight a number of applications including some of the cutting-edge AI technologies developed at UTS. One such case study will be the research undertaken in collaboration with industry, which was translated into the AI solution: SharkSpotter© – the world’s first technology that can be used to detect sharks from video captured by drones or Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Michael will demonstrate how AI can be used to enhance and even save people’s lives, as well as transform businesses and the economy. Other applications that Michael will present, include – CrocSpotter©, a technology for automatically detecting crocodiles in Northern Queensland. Further examples include AI technology for Drone Detection that has now been deployed in industry to enhance public safety. Michael will demonstrate how AI can be used to advance towards the next frontier of technological innovation. Further discussion will be dedicated to the recent trends with ChatGPT as well as the future of AI and possible directions for attaining the goal of conscious machines.
