Alex Olson – Topic: Ever wondered how Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant seem to understand you?
Join Alex Olson, a Senior Research Associate at the University of Toronto’s Centre for Analytics and AI Engineering, for an engaging talk that demystifies the technology behind intelligent chatbots like ChatGPT. In this talk, you’ll learn:
• What chatbots are and why they matter
• The basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that power these chatbots
• How ChatGPT understands and responds to human language
• Real-world applications and ethical considerations

No technical background is required. Come curious and leave with a better understanding of the technology that’s changing the way we communicate!