Transformative AI: From Search Engines to Developer Tools and Online Education

Name: Transformative AI: From Search Engines to Developer Tools and Online Education
Start: 2023-08-31T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-08-31T16:30:00-04:00

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Join us for a captivating dive into the transformative realm of AI-driven search, software development, and online education. Organized by the Google Developer Group, this virtual event, scheduled for August 31st at 1pm ET (or 10am PT), brings together six trailblazing speakers to explore the frontiers of technology and education.

Aug 31, 2023, 5:00 – 8:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Join us for a captivating dive into the transformative realm of AI-driven search, software development, and online education. Organized by the Google Developer Group, this virtual event, scheduled for August 31st at 1pm ET (or 10am PT), brings together six trailblazing speakers to explore the frontiers of technology and education.

When

Thursday, August 31, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Keynote Address by Peter Norvig
Using LLMs to Bridge the Fuzzy Human / Digital Computer Boundary	Explore how Large Language Models (LLMs) are bridging the gap between human thought processes and discrete digital operations. Allen will provide insights on using LLMs for tasks such as SQL queries, creating search embeddings, and generating human-friendly responses.
Envisioning Navigation: Harnessing AI for Assistive Solutions	Navigating the development of an assistive indoor technology for the visually impaired, my PhD journey intersected with Google's advanced tools. Tasked with optimizing location accuracy on budget smartphones, I integrated methodologies reminiscent of those in autonomous vehicle systems. The application utilized TensorFlow Lite's version of YOLO from GCP for obstacle detection, enhanced with transfer learning to widen object recognition capabilities. Google's text-to-speech and speech recognition APIs became pivotal, filling the gap in my resource constraints. This talk underscores the power of leveraging accessible tools in creating impactful, innovative tech solutions, while offering insights into the practical challenges and successes of my endeavour.
Automatic Generation of Grammar-Agnostic Visualizations and Infographics using Large Language Models	Delve into the fascinating realm of visualization generation with LIDA, a tool that seamlessly integrates LLMs and Image Generation Models (IGMs). Victor will explore the challenges, designs, and innovations in the world of LLM-enabled visualization tools.
GenAI: An Unreliable Information Store...and What to Do About It	Embark on an enlightening journey with Noble as he tackles the challenges of integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise environments. Understand the inherent unreliability of these models and explore innovative solutions, ranging from vector databases to prompt chaining, that aim to enhance the trustworthiness of LLMs in crucial applications.

Speakers

Peter Norvig

Google

Director of Research

Allen Firstenberg

Google Developer Expert ML, Google Workspace & Google Assistant

Noble Ackerson

Ventera

Victor Dibia

Google Developer Expert

Machine Learning

Roya Kandalan

Senior Research Scientist

Organizers

Hana (Dope'rah) Hassan

GDG Organizer

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Oleksandr Levinskyi

GDG Organizer

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Sanjay Sekar Samuel

Co-organizer

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Udesh Cooray

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Transformative AI: From Search Engines to Developer Tools and Online Education

Aug 31, 2023, 5:00 – 8:30 PM (UTC)

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Speakers

Peter Norvig

Allen Firstenberg

Noble Ackerson

Victor Dibia

Roya Kandalan

Organizers

Hana (Dope'rah) Hassan

Oleksandr Levinskyi

Sanjay Sekar Samuel

Udesh Cooray

Aug 31, 2023, 5:00 – 8:30 PM (UTC)