Shannon Vallor

Shannon Vallor

Artificial Intelligence is coming at us fast. What does AI mean for us and our future? Look into "The AI Mirror" and explore the ethics and implications of the latest AI science and technology with Shannon Vallor, philosopher of technology, from the Edinburgh Futures Institute.

UNC Charlotte Uptown, Dubois Center Auditorium
Apr 1, 2023
  • Apr 1, 2023 Saturday 6:00 PM

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Shannon Vallor, philosopher of technology and the Baille Gifford Chair in the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence at the Edinburgh Futures Institute at the University of Edinburgh, will address the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, from the newest groundbreaking AI modular platforms to AI social robots, and explore what it means for us and our future. Here's what you'll experience!

  • a pre-event catered reception,

  • thoughts from a poet,

  • Professor Vallor's gripping lecture & visual presentation on the 'The AI Mirror,'

  • panel feedback,

  • Q&A, connection & conversation,

  • and post-event mixing & mingling at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.

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A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), in partnership with UNC Charlotte, the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! Festival, featuring a range of thinkers, innovators, and audience members inviting connection and conversation.

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Charlotte SHOUT! is only a few weeks away. We have hundreds of amazing events, installations and performances planned for our 17 days ... and all if it takes many, many hands to make it all happen. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU ON OUR TEAM! If you’ve got time, talent and passion to volunteer, please reach out to us at the link in our bio or visit charlotteshout.com/about-us/get-involved

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