From Pixels to Progress: Can AI Actually Make the World Safer?
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We’ve all seen the sci-fi tropes: flickering surveillance screens, "enhance!" buttons, and systems that seem to know a crime is happening before it even starts. But in the real world, the gap between a "smart" camera and a truly helpful one is often filled with digital noise, motion blur, and a whole lot of confusion. You might think AI is already everywhere, but making it perceive the world as accurately as we do is a much bigger challenge than it looks.
### The Quest for Intelligent Sight
Why should we care about "Deep Spatiotemporal Translation Networks"? Because they are the difference between a security system that cries wolf at every swaying tree and one that genuinely identifies a public safety risk in a crowded city. This isn't just about security, though. The same "sight" that detects anomalies in a subway station can be trained to spot early signs of cataracts, bringing expert ophthalmic care to places that need it most. The question isn’t just about what AI can do, but how we apply it ethically to build a smarter, healthier society.
### Meet the Expert: Asst. Prof. Dr. Thittaporn Ganokratanaa
Our guide for the evening is Dr. Thittaporn Ganokratanaa, an Assistant Professor at KMUTT with a penchant for turning complex signals into practical human solutions. With a Ph.D. from Chulalongkorn and research roots in Italy, she has led award-winning projects ranging from AI-driven prosthetic arms to IoT healthcare systems. Beyond the lab, she’s a Senior Fellow of the UK Professional Standards Framework and advises the Thai House of Representatives on AI policy. If anyone knows how to bridge the gap between high-level code and community impact, it’s her.
### What to Expect
Dr. Thittaporn will pull back the curtain on how machines interpret our complex visual world. We’ll explore:
- How AI navigates the chaos of real-world surveillance.
- The surprising role of lightweight neural networks in saving people's eyesight.
- What "trustworthy AI" looks like in the context of smart cities and personal privacy.
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Event Details
- Date: Thursday, 29th January 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Venue: Public House, Sukhumvit 31
Community Note All BKKSci events are free of charge. We do however ask that you please consider supporting Public House by purchasing your choice of food and drink during the event. Public House has kindly agreed to host BKKSci free of charge. This is our way of thanking them for their support.
BKKSci welcomes everyone—from AI researchers to those who just wonder how their phone recognizes their face. See you there!