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AI … What Just Happened?

An exploration of some elements of “new” AI and some steps being taken to ensure appropriate use.

Event Start: Tue 03 Oct 12:00 PM ACST
Event Finish: Tue 03 Oct 01:30 PM ACST

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Registration End Date: Mon 02 Oct 09:30 AM


<p><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AI has been with us since the 1950’s but it has always been a bit underwhelming. Recently however AI seems to have exploded onto the scene with generative AI and large language models showing just how good and how “general” AI can get. These large language driven applications seem to have surprised everyone. An exploration of some elements of “new” AI and some steps being taken to ensure appropriate use. </span></p>

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Ian Oppermann

Ian Oppermann

Dr. Ian Oppermann is the NSW Government’s Chief Data Scientist working within the Department of Customer Service. He is also an Industry Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He heads the NSW government’s AI Review Committee and Smart Places Advisory Council.  


Ian is considered a thought leader in the area of the Digital Economy and is a regular speaker on “Big Data”, broadband enabled services and the impact of technology on society.


Ian has an MBA from the University of London and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mobile Telecommunications from Sydney University.


Ian is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia, a Fellow of the IEEE, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, is a Fellow and Immediate Past President of the Australian Computer Society, Fellow of the NSW Royal Society, and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

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48-50 Smith St,Darwin,NT,Australia
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  • Darwin Innovation Hub
    48-50 Smith St
    Darwin NT 0800

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  • Event Start:
    Tue 03 Oct 12:00 PM ACST

    Event Finish:
    Tue 03 Oct 01:30 PM ACST

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