The Bard goes digital: Emerging technologies and Shakespeare’s First Folio
This podcast discusses how UBC’s acquisition of Shakespeare’s First Folio is being enhanced by emerging technologies, including generative AI, to improve public access and interaction with the historic text.
Just what the doctor ordered
Cardiologist Teresa Tsang, who leads the UBC-VGH AI Echo Core Lab with a passionate commitment to advancing AI in cardiac imaging, is using AI to advance and democratize cardiac imaging in BC.
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks | August 14
In this UBC Library workshop, participants will dive into the fascinating world of neural networks. Neural networks have emerged as powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems.
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) | August 21
This UBC Library workshop focuses on Large Language Models (LLM) to provide participants with a foundational understanding of LLM, their working, and how to fine-tune a pre-trained LLM for your own data.
Generative AI Studios | July 31 & August 7, 14, 21, 28
These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work.
Code of ethics
Explore how using ChatGPT and AI tech raises ethical challenges, demanding responsible research. UBC experts. Wendy H. Wong, political science professor, and Vered Shwartz, computer science assistant professor, provide insights into the complexities of data privacy, and the need for responsible AI development.
Can a robot be a friend?
Can a robot be a friend? UBC researchers explore the intriguing world of human-robot bonding, with carebots like Kiwi and Mango revolutionizing companionship. Discover how these AI companions are transforming lives and reshaping our understanding of connection.
Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering | August 7
This workshop offered by the UBC Library, explores machine learning models for clustering and classification, crucial for insights from large datasets.
AI-Related Risks Test the Limits of Organizational Risk Management
An international panel of AI experts believe many organizations need to adjust risk management practices in the context of AI. Discover insights and strategies to keep pace with rapid tech advancements.
A hi-tech cure for our ailing healthcare system
Discover how Dr. Raymond Ng at UBC is revolutionizing healthcare with AI. From pathology reports to early mental health interventions, his work with natural language processing is transforming patient outcomes and making healthcare more efficient.
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) | July 24
This workshop from the UBC Library focuses on Large Language Models (LLM) to provide participants with a foundational understanding of LLMs.
Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models | July 31
This UBC Library workshop focuses on regression models to provide participants with a foundational understanding of machine learning concepts.
An MIT Exploration of Generative AI: From Novel Chemicals to Opera
MIT released a volume of papers on generative AI and its broader impacts, written by MIT faculty and researchers and their collaborators. They offer insights of broad relevance beyond academia, from scholarly investigations in the arts and humanities, to analyses for work in science and engineering.
ChatGPT, how do we keep the world from starving?
The research of Jonathan Proctor, assistant professor at UBC, is exploring the potential of AI, like ChatGPT, to tackle global food insecurity.
Logos for Transparent Use of Artificial Intelligence
Instructors, students and staff should use GenAI transparently. Dr. Martine Peters has developed icons to clearly denote such use.
Ethical AI policymaking can rebuild public trust in journalism
Dr. Chris Tenove of UBC discusses how ethical AI policymaking can restore public trust in journalism by addressing AI-driven challenges.
Can AI change life for the better?
Explore the potential and challenges of AI in improving daily life, with insights from a UBC professor who balances optimism with caution.
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks | July 17
A UBC library workshop on the fascinating world of neural networks, powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems.
4 Types of Gen AI Risk and How to Mitigate Them
Understand the different types of risks associated with generative AI and provide strategies for mitigating these risks to ensure safe and responsible use of AI technologies.