Featured Speaker: Dr. Marc Sebrechts, NSF

This month’s presenter is Dr. Marc Sebrechts from the National Science Foundation. The National Science Foundation supports research on questions at the heart of many of our national priorities. The broad behavioral, social and economic impacts of artificial intelligence constitute one such priority. In this presentation Marc will describe ways in which NSF-sponsored AI research addresses a range of challenges and opportunities for individuals, government, industry, and society at large. It explores some of the major issues evoked by different AI approaches, including machine learning and deep learning. In addition to core research programs, AI research plays a key role in NSF Big Ideas on the Future of Work and on Data Science. The substantial impact of AI on the nature of work is evident in research on new tools, skills, and jobs. More broadly these changes emphasize the need for new educational approaches and techniques for reskilling workers. Extensive availability and use of individual data makes it possible to design new tools for understanding behavior and social functioning. These developments also make it clear that research is needed to ensure that AI systems result in fair and equitable treatment. The importance of having multiple disciplines taking a ‘convergent’ approach to AI research, emphasizing the need for multiple methods and perspectives, is highlighted.

Come listen to the NSF, ask them questions, and share your ideas.

NOTE: While this event takes place during DC Cyber Week, this event has no affiliation with DC Cyber Week or any of its producers or sponsors. Your registration on DC Cyber Week does not automatically register you for this event, which is completely independent and not connected to any events listed on DC Cyber Week site, despite the fact that they have listed our event as part of theirs.

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Agenda:

• 6-6:30pm: Networking
• 6:30-7:30pm: Presentation
• 7:30-8pm: Wrap-up and networking

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