The AIM Institute's Heartland Developers Conference and inaugural BIG AI event gathered tech professionals in Omaha to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Keynote speakers Radhika Dirks and Matt Waite highlighted AI's strengths, limitations, and the importance of human oversight. The discussions emphasized ethical practices and the potential impact of AI on the workforce.
Dirks warned about AI's unreliability and the risk of skill obsolescence, while Waite stressed the need for caution in AI adoption. Panel discussions focused on the ethical implications of AI and the necessity for human-centric practices in technology. The conference showcased various breakout sessions that explored practical applications of AI in business and technology.
• Dirks emphasized AI's strengths and limitations in content generation.
• Waite highlighted the importance of human oversight in AI applications.
The conference discussed its implications for content generation and the potential for hallucinations in AI outputs.
Panelists stressed the need for fairness, transparency, and risk mitigation in AI practices.
Waite emphasized its critical role in maintaining authenticity and accuracy in AI applications.
Radhika Dirks, its CEO, spoke about the implications of generative AI at the conference.
Stephen Ivaskevicius from the company participated in the ethics panel discussion.
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