Are you a high school student who is confused about what exactly AI is and why it matters? Join us for a crash course on AI, how it is being used to create positive change and what challenges it poses. AI specialists from different industries will talk about how they use AI in their projects and you will have the chance to share your opinions about the ethics of their projects. You'll also have the chance to ask them questions via chat. (Unfortunately, MozFest does not offer breakout rooms in the YouthZone.)
Confirmed Speakers:
- David Hanson, leading designer of human-like robots including Sophia who sang a duet with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show
- Soraya Hausl, a data scientist in the beauty industry who specializes in tech which generates recommendations and rankings
- Jen Selby, a machine learning engineer who works for Blue River Technology, a smart agriculture company which uses AI to improve farming, and former high school teacher
This session aims to de-mystify AI for high school students so they understand it at a basic level and begin thinking about its ethics and consequences, good and bad. We will bring together high school students, their teachers, and AI experts to create a learning zone which takes kids from theoretical to applied thinking in the context of real-world AI examples.
The session will include the following:
- a crash course in AI taught by a high school teacher or expert
- case studies from different industries presented by AI experts
- the chance to share your opinions on the case studies presented by the experts
The session is part of a larger series of interviews and educational programs by PreparationTech Foundation, that aims to widen and deepen understanding of high school kids, their teachers and their parents about the impact of technology on their future career choices. https://www.preparationtech.com
How will you deal with varying numbers of participants in your session?:There will be 30 participants max and we will use one main Zoom room.
