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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> community is invited to a virtual keynote exploring the intersection of technology and human potential, featuring Microsoft’s AI<\/abbr> Innovation Officer Michael J. Jabbour. The session will dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI<\/abbr> and its transformative implications for the future of education and healthcare.<\/p>\n

Teams Webinar link to register for the session<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Event details:<\/h2>\n
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  • Speaker:<\/strong> Michael J. Jabbour (AI<\/abbr> Innovation Officer, Microsoft, Office of the CTO<\/abbr>)<\/li>\n
  • Date:<\/strong> Monday, April 27<\/li>\n
  • Time:<\/strong> 12–1:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    About the keynote:<\/h2>\n

    Jabbour leads research in human-AI<\/abbr> collaboration, biologically inspired AI<\/abbr>, and the future of work. A recognized leader in large-scale organizational transformation, he previously served as CIO<\/abbr>\/CTO<\/abbr> for several New York City agencies, including the Department of Education. He is a regular guest lecturer at top universities.<\/p>\n

    What you will discover:<\/h2>\n
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    • AI fundamentals:<\/strong> Explore the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence, including its uncharted propensity to “hallucinate.”<\/li>\n
    • Revolutionizing education:<\/strong> Learn how AI<\/abbr> can revolutionize education by enhancing teaching and learning experiences with cutting-edge tools and personalized methodologies.<\/li>\n
    • Practical integration:<\/strong> Dive into the potential of AI<\/abbr> to automate routine tasks, stimulate collaborative learning, and foster bespoke educational journeys.<\/li>\n
    • Actionable insights:<\/strong> Equip yourself with practical use cases and insights on seamlessly integrating AI<\/abbr> into your classroom or institution, paving the way for a future where education is intuitively tailored, engaging, and impactful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The UH<\/abbr> community is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to hear from a national leader in AI<\/abbr> innovation and explore how these emerging technologies are shaping the future of education and healthcare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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