Catch Up on All Things Artificial Intelligence-Inspired at AI LIVE

While the Year of AI at The University of Texas at Austin may soon be coming to an end, UT’s commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research on artificial intelligence will continue. What better way to prepare for everything that artificial intelligence will mean in work, life and learning than to hear directly from the experts? 

From November 13-15, UT will be hosting AI LIVE, a celebration and symposium that is open to the public and highlights how AI has a place in all of our lives. Events are first-come, first served, live and in person, and details for more than two dozen separate events can be found here. Whether you’re interested in how AI can be applied to education, healthcare or your own startup — or if you just want to see some robots dance — there are dozens of highlights on offer.

From Classrooms to College Sports: Leveraging Psychology and AI to Empower Gen Z
Thursday, Nov. 14  at 11 a.m. William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, Ballroom 2.410 

Join David Yeager, UT psychologist and author, in a conversation with neuroscience professor and associate dean for undergraduate education Michael Drew and Texas Baseball pitching coach Max Weiner in a discussion about AI and relating, moderated by investor and former CEO Jag Bath. This discussion will explore how data and artificial intelligence are reshaping the ways teachers mentor students and coaches develop athletes, as well as how all of us can improve communications in inter-generational relationships. Arrive early to secure a free copy of David Yeager’s best-selling book, “10-25: The Science of Motivating Young People”!

AI-Driven Health and Healthcare: The Societal Impacts
Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m., POB, Avaya Auditorium 2.302

UT’s Craig Watkins leads initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence and health, and he discussed these issues recently on Brené Brown’s podcast. Hear from Watkins, Keri Stephens and Scott Graham to learn how social science, communication and humanities leaders are thinking about the impacts of AI in health and society, especially when it comes to responsible uses in medicine and public health. This is the first of a day-long series of offerings on the health care track. Sessions about health and medicine will be happening all day in the Avaya Auditorium.

AI for All: Navigating Accessibility Issues
Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m., William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, Ballroom 2.410 

Start the day with breakfast tacos and learning about an important issue for everyone working in and around artificial intelligence. Panelists will discuss how AI offers promise for greater access, but it also presents real challenges. Explore the promise and peril of accessibility with AI, highlighting work by researchers and practitioners and the potential for advocacy to ensure accessible technologies for people with motor impairments, visual limitations and more.

Responsible AI Innovation: How AI Technologies Can Support Society’s Greatest Needs
Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, Ballroom 2.410 

Leaders and key partners of UT Austin’s Good Systems, an interdisciplinary research grand challenge focused on ethical and responsible AI, will delve into the potential benefits and risks of new AI applications, the ethical questions that are keeping them up, exciting new technological developments, and their hopes for the future. Lunch and networking accompany this session. RSVP to save your spot.

Sal Khan Live at UT: How AI Will Save Education
Friday, Nov. 15. at 1:30 p.m., William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, Ballroom 2.410

If you’ve grown up watching Khan Academy, you won’t want to miss Sal Khan’s talk on how we can revolutionize education with technology, open interaction and a personalized approach to learning.

Robot Parade, Show & Tell and Dance
Friday Nov. 15 at 3 p.m., Speedway Avenue on the UT Austin campus

Led by Texas Robotics and UT Mariachi, the parade kicks off with musicians, students, faculty and researchers journeying from Anna Hiss Gymnasium down Speedway, showcasing innovative robots. The parade concludes at Gregory Gymnasium Plaza, where robots will perform a choreographed robot dance, followed by a fashion-show and ending with demonstrations and presentations featuring both mobile and stationary robots.