The Large Language Model Next Door: Living with Intelligent Agents

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Understanding how large language models like ChatGPT work is one thing. Understanding how they’ll be used in our day-to-day lives, and their impact on society is another. In this talk, Jen Schellinck will bring a cognitive science lens to the discussion, and consider how intelligent agents, and their underlying technologies, will impact our lives and institutions.

Topic: The Large Language Model Next Door: Living with Intelligent Agents

Understanding how large language models like ChatGPT work is one thing. Understanding how they’ll be used in our day-to-day lives, and their impact on society is another. In this talk, Jen Schellinck will bring a cognitive science lens to the discussion, and consider how intelligent agents, and their underlying technologies, will impact our lives and institutions.

Speakers: Jen Schellinck

Jen is a data scientist and cognitive scientist who has been working in the AI/ML/DS field for over 10 years, as the Principal of Sysabee. She is also an adjunct professor at Carleton University, where she participates in more basic AI research projects.