braAInstorm Talk#1: What do we know about AI? Is AI a Force for Good?

Current developments in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) present an opportunity to build better tools and solutions to help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. But what is AI? Is this something new? And what is this “AI for Social Good”?

In this first session, participants can join for discussions on the following topics that surround AI: Historical evolution and definition of AI, How AI works and where it is applied, Challenges & Opportunities for Social Good.

Agenda:

18:00 START! Welcome Remarks and Objectives
Join and hear firsthand what our vision, mission, and objectives are for this series of talks and how to be a winner in the era of AI.

18:15 Time to BrAInstorm and Debate
What does AI mean to us today?
What are the current most promising application areas of AI, and what is the main focus currently and for the future?
Can AI unlock the opportunity for a positive impact?

18:45 Exchange & Feedback

19:00 END

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This event is part of a joint campaign organized by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence 4 Development Agency) and Jamba.

AIDA is a tech non-profit organization, founded in Vienna in 2019, and currently operates throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. AIDA's mission is to support local and global communities by engaging with AI topics, empowering them to discover how technology translates into their own lives. The Organization works to build resources and create the knowledge necessary to empower communities, in particular young people and women, to lead this important AI societal change, and prepare themselves for a brighter future.

JAMBA - Career for All supports persons with disabilities to attain key competencies, soft, and professional skills in IT and AI sector. As a follow-up step, our team helps them begin their professional development and find a job.