Judith Brown Clarke Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Chief Diversity Officer | Stony Brook University
Judith Brown Clarke Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Chief Diversity Officer | Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University's College of Business is set to host a virtual event titled “Artificial Intelligence: Reshaping Learning and Work – Building Human Connections Through Communication." Scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm via Zoom, this event will feature discussions led by prominent figures in technology and education.
The event will be moderated by Haresh Gurnani, dean of Stony Brook University's College of Business. It includes presentations from two main speakers: Velchamy Sankarlingam, president of product and engineering at Zoom, and Simeon Ananou, vice president for information technology and CIO at Stony Brook University.
The symposium aims to explore the transformative effects of AI in various arenas, particularly focusing on how it reshapes communication and facilitates human connections. Velchamy Sankarlingam, an alumnus of Stony Brook University and a leading figure at Zoom, will discuss the impact of AI-driven tools in enhancing virtual communication platforms.
Simeon Ananou is expected to provide insights into how AI integration in educational settings can improve learning outcomes and administrative efficiency. As someone actively implementing cutting-edge technology at Stony Brook University, Ananou’s perspective will highlight the practical applications and benefits for students and faculty.
The event invites a wide-ranging audience from students and faculty members to alumni and community stakeholders, ensuring a broad range of engagement in the dialogue about AI. The discussion will cover AI's current applications and its implications, including ethical considerations.
Haresh Gurnani, guiding the event's dialogue, aims to keep the focus on how AI enhances productivity and experiences within educational and professional environments. The event will also include a Q&A session, allowing participants to interact with the speakers, thereby gaining deeper insights into the potential and challenges of AI.
Reflecting on the significance of the event, Gurnani stated, “We are thrilled to host such a distinguished panel of speakers for this event. Their expertise and insights into the evolving role of AI in our lives will provide valuable perspectives for our community.”
To register for the event, attendees can visit the provided registration link.
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