Dear Graduate Students,

We are pleased to announce the first session of the ÖGEM Fall 2024 graduate seminar series. Assoc. Prof. Meisam Taheri will present a seminar titled "AI 101: AI Unmasked: Separating Hype from Reality What It Is, How to Use It, and Why It Matters" on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Detailed information about Assoc. Prof. Meisam Taheri and the seminar content is provided below.

BIO

He holds a master's degree in software engineering from Staffordshire University, UK in 2013. He has received his PhD in Control Systems Engineering (Robotic) from Gifu University, Japan in 2017. During his Masters he worked on a project titled " An Autonomous Intelligent tool for problem solving in programming ". He worked on multiple projects as a research assistant during his PhD, on projects such as: Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGVs), and Flexible Transfer Lines (FTL) optimization. His PhD thesis titled: " Driver Behavior Analysis Using a Head-mounted Display (VR) Driving Simulator". More information about Meisam Taheri can be found here : https://www.inn.no/finn-en-ansatt/meisam-taheri.html and here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/meisam-taheri

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

In today's fast-evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. This presentation, AI Unmasked: Separating Hype from Reality, will take you on a journey to demystify AI, exploring its true capabilities, practical applications, and limitations. We'll address common misconceptions, like whether using AI tools makes you an AI expert, and discuss why AI is both "smart" and "dumb" depending on how it's used. This session is designed to give you a balanced perspective on AI, answering questions such as: What exactly is AI, and how does it work? Should you be worried about AI taking over your job? How can you leverage AI in your own work and studies effectively? What are the ethical implications and potential pitfalls of relying on AI? Whether you're a professional, student, or just curious about AI, this presentation will empower you to understand AI's strengths and weaknesses, showing you how to use AI as a smart tool without over-relying on it. We'll wrap up with insights into the role of AI in education and the skills that will matter most in an AI-enhanced future.

The seminar will be conducted in English. To attend, please click the link below to fill out the registration form.

Registration Form: https://ogem.metu.edu.tr/en/ogem-graduate-seminar-series-17-ai-101-ai-un...