Training Humanity (not just algorithms) for the Era of AI
9 October 2024 | 09.15h to 09.45h
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as an essential pillar in the digital transformation that defines our era. With the continuous evolution of AI, it is projected that approximately 40% of global jobs will be significantly impacted. This scenario raises critical questions about our readiness for the upcoming changes.
How are the educational and industrial sectors responding to these challenges? Are these sectors aligned with the demands of this new technological empire?
In this presentation, we will not only explore recent data to assess our current situation in the face of the AI revolution, but we will also offer perspectives on how both industry and academia should evolve together to capitalize on the opportunities that AI offers. We will analyse innovative approaches and effective strategies to prepare the workforce of the future, ensuring that both educators and business leaders can adapt and thrive in this era of accelerated change.
ANA FREIRE
Vice-Dean for Social Impact and Academic Innovation at the UPF Barcelona School of Management
Ana Freire, PhD in Computer Science, is the Vice-Dean for Social Impact and Academic Innovation at the UPF Barcelona School of Management. She is an expert in Artificial Intelligence for social good. She has worked at esteemed institutions such as Yahoo Labs, the University of Glasgow, and the National Research Center of Italy.
Since 2023, she has been a member of the Expert Commission for the advice on the development and ethical use of artificial intelligence in Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) and is one of the experts on the Scientific Advisory Team of UNICEF Spain. Highlighting her influence, Business Insider included her among the top 23 young Spaniards set to lead the tech revolution. She has received the Young Female Scientific Talent Award from the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences, as well as the Ada Byron Junior Award from the University of Deusto.
Her passion for science and technology extends to her commitments as a speaker, including an inspiring TEDx talk that explores the interplay between technology and mental health.
