Prompt Engineering: How to Unlock the Power of AI

During the expert session, Antonia engages the audience through methods like a Q&A session, live demonstrations of AI applications, and interactive exercises using the Mentimeter app to discuss ethical concerns related to AI, such as biased training data and underrepresentation.

She also highlights positive uses of AI for marginalized communities, emphasizing the importance of involving the community in creating solutions and preventing bias through tools like bias audits. Antonia concludes by encouraging everyone to educate themselves about potential biases and make informed decisions to ensure the positive impact of AI on society.

• ⁠⁠Different types of AI and the tasks they're suited to

• How to turn complex tasks into effective prompts, for powerful results

• ⁠How to use AI to deepen your understanding and build skill, rather than outsource thinking

AI is transforming our lives inside and outside of the workplace - but it is only as effective as the input we give it. In this talk, you'll learn the skill of prompt engineering and how to make the most of generative AI - how to automate tasks, spark new ideas, and use it as a tool to accelerate, not replace, your own abilities. 

AI and Bias

AI has the power to shape our world, and is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives - but what happens when it inherits society’s biases? This talk dives into the hidden bias and stereotyping in AI, from hiring algorithms to facial recognition systems. We’ll learn how training data fuels these problems, and how AI can reinforce prejudiced beliefs in users, including real-world examples from tech giants like Amazon and LinkedIn. But it’s not all bad news - there are ways to fix it. Get ready for eye-opening examples, shocking data, and real solutions to make AI fairer for all.

LGBTQ+, It's Natural

"When I came out of the closet I was blackmailed, threatened, even bribed. But of all the shocking words that were said to me, three stood out in particular - 'It's not natural'." Antonia Forster, a bisexual, non-monogamous biologist, challenges the notion that certain behaviors are unnatural, often used to justify bigotry against LGBT and non-traditional individuals. Join her in this inspiring session to explore what "natural" means, whether animals can be gay, and if there are always two sexes, revealing the animal kingdom in a whole new light.

 

Closing the Gender Gap in Tech

It is no secret that technology is having a diversity crisis. Despite initiatives to diversify, technology is still perceived as a predominantly white, male, middle-class industry. But this wasn't always the case - in 1943, computing was dominated by women. What happened? Join Antonia Forster, XR Technical Specialist, for a data-driven exploration of the gender gap:- how it affects your bottom line, how AI and machine-learning reinforce bias, and how we can employ evidence-based strategies to combat it.