Birmingham City University (BCU) and The IET Present:
“AI Day”
A full day of keynote presentations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) with opportunities for one-to-one questions, discussion and networking with leading industry and academic figures. This event provides an insight into a wide range of topics, that frequently occur in the media, including ChatGPT in education, driverless vehicles, smart manufacturing, autonomous weapon systems, AI governance, and international legislation.
“Find out the facts from the fiction and get a good understanding of what AI and machine learning means and how it is being deployed in 2023” Jon Isaacs, Chartered Engineer, BCU Technical Manager and member of The IET AI Technical Network.
Date : Tuesday 16th May 2023 from 10am.
Venue: Steamhouse, Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ, UK.
Entry : Email jon.isaacs@bcu.ac.uk for your complimentary pass. BCU staff and students may use their ID card on the door to gain access.
Learn more: To find out more about future AI events, and the role of The IET AI Technical Network, please contact jon.isaacs@bcu.ac.uk
Schedule:
10am Tuesday 16th May
Shivani Wilson-Rochford, Education Developer, BCU
The Redundant Brain? AI, Assessment and Academic Integrity
“Artificial intelligence has revolutionised assessment practices and academic integrity, enabling more efficient evaluation and personalised learning experiences” (ChatGPT, 2023)
Artificial intelligence has made its way into higher education in a way that has both divided and connected the higher education sector. Universities are discussing ways to improve and enhance their academic integrity and assessment practices to ensure students are able to achieve the best possible outcome at the end of their learning journey in HE.
This presentation will provide an overview of AI and HE sector responses to ChatGPT. It will also explore the potential impact of ChatGPT on academic integrity and assessment for universities and report on ideas and thoughts captured at BCU by staff. AI has provided a different lens to viewing misconduct and this presentation will investigate the challenges AI brings for educators as well as opportunities it brings for embracing AI in the classroom.
11am Tuesday 16th May
Dr James E. Pickering
Safe and Ethical Navigation of Self-Driving Vehicles
It is predicted that machines in the future will replace humans for specific given tasks, e.g., driving a car, manufacturing, and health procedures such as operations. Such a shift requires machines to be programmed with control and AI algorithms so that they are safe and ethical – behaving in a human-like manner. This talk will discuss the issues surrounding the safety and ethics of self-driving vehicles.
Dr James E. Pickering is a Lecturer at Aston University, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. James has interests in applied control engineering, and the application areas of robotics and autonomous systems.
12pm Tuesday 16th May
Dr Florimond Gueniat
AI for engineering: technologies and challenges
AI is currently revolutionized engineering by improving predictive maintenance, automating manufacturing processes, and enabling faster and more accurate computer-aided design (CAD). AI will continue to transform engineering in the coming years. Engineers need a good understanding of AI and its applications to stay competitive in the job market, and this talk will present the fundamentals of AI. It will be followed by open discussion on AI applications and challenges such as ethics.
Dr Florimond Gueniat is a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University.
His current main topic of interest is the transition to sustainable transport. In particular, he is interested in the development and control of power systems, such as renewable based minigrids and EVs battery systems.
1pm Tuesday 16th May
Chinn, David Mr (DES Catalyst-FCAS-TechSnr-PM), MOD
AI Policy and Potential Platforms (equipments)
2pm Tuesday 16th May
Kees van Haperen JP LLM MSc MBA , and associate director strategic business development for Borwell.
Military Use of (Lethal) Autonomous Weapon Systems, AI and International Law
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have rapidly increased in significance to such an extent we can no longer 'think them away'. Most recently, major technical leaders such as Google's Geoffrey Hinton and Elon Musk have warned for the potential harmful aspects of AI. One of the domains where IA/ML have played an ever-increasing role is that of the military domain. The United Nations has been leading the attempts to use international legal tools to curtain its development and use. In his presentation, Kees will talk about the Military Use of (Lethal) Autonomous Weapon Systems, AI and International Law. The topics he will address are the following:
- Background
- Examples Current State of Affairs
- International Legal Framework: International Law applicable to Methods and Means of Warfare
- Legal principles to conform to, and technical features to overcome shortcomings
- Conclusion
3pm Tuesday 16th May
Steve Borwell-Fox, MD of Borwell
Overview of some AI/ML developments
Steve provides a short overview of Borwell's most recent AI/ML activities titled 'Overview of some AI/ML developments'; he is then available to answer any questions attendees may have related to technical and commercial challenges.