What The Future of AI Means For You

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Session Overview

It should go without saying that AI technology is not new, but the race and fast pace of acceleration of recent months is coming from how businesses can now easily apply and scale AI, yet we find ourselves having the same conversation. In this session, we’ll explore the recent innovative applications of Generative AI and further demystify that age-old question – will AI replace my job?

Key Takeaways:

Learn how Generative AI is changing your role and organization.
Understand the morals and ethics in AI and Natural Language Processing.
How to stay ahead of the curve and develop your skills along with the pace of AI adoption to broaden your skillset.

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