Federally Funded Research and the Advent of Artificial Intelligence: A TFAI Deconstructing Event
Please Join Us for a Breakfast Briefing on October 26, 2023
10:00-11:30 AM
10:00-11:30 AM
The foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) sit on top of a rich 70-year history of mathematics, computer and materials science, and microelectronics research. Join TFAI as we delve into the intriguing world behind AI and unravel the foundational research—initiated by federal funding—that has powered AI’s evolution. Hear from speakers in industry, academia, and the National Laboratories as they recount the genesis of this transformational technology and highlight the critical role of the government’s investment in basic science research.
Location
2359 Rayburn
Date & Time
October 26, 2023
10:00-11:30 AM
10:00-11:30 AM
Speakers
Prasanna Balaprakash, PhD
Director of AI Programs and Distinguished R&D Staff Scientist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Odest Chadwicke Jenkins
Professor of Robotics, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
University of Michigan
Daniel A. Reed
Chair, National Science Board, and Presidential Professor in Computational Science
The University of Utah
Kee-Bong Song, Ph.D
Vice President, Head of Cellular
and Multimedia Lab
Samsung Semiconductor U.S.
Dr. Jeff Welser
Chief Operating Officer
IBM Research