You've heard of ChatGPT, but what exactly is it? Learn all about ChatGPT and AI with expert Rick Lawrence at this free Ridgefield Library program on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. You may attend this program either in person or via Zoom. REGISTER.
ChatGPT debuted in November 2022 and has captured the imagination of the world. It has accelerated a broad discussion of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all aspects of our daily lives. In this general audience talk, we will begin with an overview of ChatGPT and discuss how it differs from traditional search engines. We will provide specific examples of ChatGPT illustrating its remarkable capabilities, and discuss some of its well-documented shortcomings including bias, misinformation, and hallucination. Finally, we will touch on several societal issues in AI including ethical considerations, government regulation, and the impact of AI on education and future career opportunities.
Rick Lawrence received his B.S. from Stanford University in Chemical Engineering and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in Nuclear Engineering. His career has evolved from nuclear science to machine learning to quantitative finance, and most recently, to COVID data science. Read more.