Presenting the May edition of TED-Style Talks & Discussions ✨ This month we look at sustainable use of AI in a workshop style, along with an open discussion. As always, we use a pay-what-you-feel ticket — you may choose any amount from the options listed on the final RSVP step.

(For our regular attendees, please note the difference in timing and format for this month)

Topic

Practical, safe, and sustainable ways of using AI, especially in the public sector

Summary

We'll talk about how the trend of using extremely large language models hosted on the cloud might not be the best choice for many uses. Alternatively, a relatively smaller model might be safer, more economical, and environmentally sustainable, in the long run. This also empowers and upskills the existing workforce more compared to switching to hosted LLMs, making it more practical and useful. We'll look at the pros and cons of both approaches, followed by a practical demo of running a locally trained LLM on a consumer-grade device. If you have any particular questions you'd like to be addressed, feel free to use the "contact host" option and send them through.

Expected Audience

The content is tailored primarily for an audience who:

are using, or considering, using AI at work
have a basic (high-level) idea of how LLMs work
are concerned about data privacy and sovereignity when using AI tools
are curious about making and running their own LLMs in their departments/organisations

Presenter

Dr. Moiz Penkar (BSc Hons, MBA, PhD) finds himself advocating for mindful and thoughtful use of technology. His research publications have covered topics like distributed storage and eye gaze interaction. More recently he has worked with Vista Entertainment, Creative HQ, and Arlo Training Software.

Plan

4:30pm | Doors open and registration
4:45pm | Intro and housekeeping
4:50pm | Workshop
6:00pm | Conclusion

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Tea will be available at the venue. Drinks can also be purchased from the cash bar.

How to find us: Take the "high rise lifts" in Majestic Centre to level 28. We'll also put up signs at the lift. Building entrance is from Willis Street and from Boulcott Street.

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See you on the 19th!

Contact the host of Practical, safe, and sustainable ways of using AI, especially in the public sector (19th May)