The session will provide participants with the tools to understand one of the most profound technological transformations of our time: the development of systems capable of learning, processing information and performing increasingly complex cognitive tasks. Beyond the media attention and growing interest surrounding generative AI, it is becoming essential to understand what changes are actually taking place and what consequences they may have for businesses, managers and society.

With the contribution of Nello Cristianini, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bath and one of the leading international experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning, participants will retrace the key developments that have led to today’s forms of generative AI, while exploring their potential, limitations and risks.

The session will provide an opportunity to explore:

• how modern artificial intelligence systems work and the reasons behind their rapid evolution
• the opportunities and challenges that AI creates for businesses, work and decision-making processes
• the possible future trajectories of artificial intelligence, including new capabilities, limitations and governance issues.