Keynote: Getting Curious about AI

A few years ago, Elon Musk spent $10 million to prevent AI from becoming an "evil dictator" that would destroy humanity.

 Is AI an existential threat to humanity? Probably. But is it also a really useful tool for helping with everything from creating social media posts to writing emails to creating beautiful art? Most definitely.

 So how do we proceed? How do we prepare for a human future with AI? Will AI ever be curious and playful and compassionate? Will it ever be able to replace human connection?

In this talk, Dr. Kate demystifies the current AI landscape, provides clarity around what skills remain uniquely human and provides hope for the future. She unpacks what generative AI, such as ChatGPT, can and cannot do. She explains the potentials of transformative AI and how it differs from AI's current capabilities.

Drawing on the latest research, Dr. Kate explains how curiosity has become a key 21st century skill, not just because it is AI-proof, but because it provides a way for us to navigate uncertainty while seeing the future.

This keynote is an empowering message of hope for a human-focused future that reminds us we humans are still in charge.

Outcomes

  • Learn what skills remain uniquely human, and why according to the research, curiosity in particular is a critically important skill for navigating and understanding the present and future

  • Understand the current capabilities of generative AI, such as ChatGPT

  • Understand transformative AI, and how it differs from generative AI

  • Gain an overview of the current research on key future and AI-proof skills 

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“Mind-expanding… captivating insights.” - Evan Dela-Grammaticas, Bonfire Media

“A brilliant morning learning about a fascinating topic.” – Nick Heaton, Deepdale Group

“A truly thought-provoking discussion on AI” – WA Marketing Association (WAMA) AI Breakfast Attendee

“Loved your keynote!” – Menuccia Tassone, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, WA

 “A thought-provoking take.” – WA Marketing Association (WAMA) AI Breakfast Attendee