Generative AI refers to developing algorithms and models that can produce new content, including text, images, and audio, based on patterns and relationships learned from existing datasets. This type of AI has the potential to transform the way individuals, organisations, governments and society approach data analysis and decision-making. Currently, ChatGPT is the most well-known generative AI model developed by OpenAI that has been trained on big datasets to answer questions in a human-like way. As this emerging technology continues to evolve, it is imperative to consider the possible implications of generative AI on human decision-making.

In collaboration with Cork University Business School, IFIP WG 8.3 on Decision Support are pleased to invite you to our virtual seminar exploring the theme “ChatGPT and Generative AI: The Future of Human Decision Making“.

Register and access the Zoom link for this free virtual event:  https://www.cubsucc.com/events/chatgpt-and-generative-ai–the-future-of-human-decision-making-/ 

Date: Wed 26th April 2023

Time: 1pm (Dublin GMT)

Location:  Zoom (Virtual)

Panel of academic and industry experts to discuss the important and timely topic “ChatGPT and Generative AI: The Future of Human Decision Making“.

  • Elizabeth Kennedy, Associate Professor of Law and Social Responsibility, The Sellinger School of Business and Management, Loyola University of Maryland.

Elizabeth Kennedy is a Professor of Law & Social Responsibility in the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University Maryland. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and her B.A. in Urban Studies from Smith College. Prior to entering academia, Professor Kennedy practised law with the New York firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, specializing in corporate finance. She also worked as a labour organizer and served as labour and employment counsel to the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee. Professor Kennedy’s research focuses on the intersection of labour rights, sustainability, and the future of work.  

  • Marc Paradis, VP Data Strategy with Northwell Holdings and Ventures

Marc d. Paradis is Vice President of Data Strategy at Northwell Health, the largest healthcare system in the New York City. It is his responsibility to enrich and extend Northwell Health’s data assets, predictive algorithms, and digital partnerships in order to empower patients, augment providers, support families and materially improve the health of all the communities Northwell serves. For the last 25 years, Marc has been building and implementing models that drive action and impact, providing measurable value to all stakeholders in the product lifecycle. While leading Optum’s Data Science University, he taught his unique approach to Product-Centric Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI to more than 2,000 individuals, resulting in hundreds of profitably deployed models. Marc is a sought-after speaker at corporate and academic events and conferences as an acknowledged thought leader in AI, data science, critical thinking, and the scientific method. He has a Master’s in Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology from MIT and a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Cornell University.

  • Peter Guerra, Microsoft, Microsoft’s Data & AI Service

Peter Guerra has over 15 years of experience solving challenges using data and AI for commercial and public sector customers. He currently leads Microsoft’s Data & AI Service Line focused on healthcare, media, communications, and other industry verticals. He has previously led data & AI teams at AWS, Accenture, and Booz Allen Hamilton. His experience in solving client challenges across Health, Retail, Energy, Transportation, Financial, Public Sector and more has led to numerous engagements that create value for clients. He has built and scaled data & AI consulting practices for the last 10 years. His technical expertise ranges from artificial intelligence/machine learning, large-scale distributed data systems and cyber security. He has written thought pieces with O’Reilly and has had the privilege of speaking at many industry events, including NVIDIA’s GTC Conference, AWS Summit, Blackhat, Hadoop Summit, and Strata+Hadoop. 

  • Kieran Towey, Managing Director, Data Scientist and Analytics Lead at KPMG in Dublin, Ireland

Kieran Towey is a Managing Director, Data Scientist, and Analytics lead at KPMG in Dublin, Ireland. He has over 20 years of experience working as a Data Scientist, delivering data-powered solutions to large global and domestic clients. Kieran has a mathematics and statistics academic background and excels in building and growing data, analytics and artificial intelligence capability, including specialist teams and technology solutions. Kieran is a Thought Leader in the field of analytics & AI and has travelled the world, working with clients across all industries and speaking at technology, analytics and AI conferences. Kieran’s particular expertise lies in designing and delivering data-powered solutions that maximise the client value from investments in data and analytics technology, with specific domain expertise in Financial Services and Public Services. Kieran has worked on long-term foundational research with numerous academic institutions, including MIT and the Alan Turing Institute and has published a number of papers and patents.

For more information, please contact:

IFIP WG 8.3 Chair Prof. Ciara Heavin 

c.heavin@ucc.ie