Join us for a captivating dive into the transformative realm of AI-driven search, software development, and online education. Organized by the Google Developer Group, this virtual event, scheduled for August 31st at 1pm ET (or 10am PT), brings together six trailblazing speakers to explore the frontiers of technology and education.
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Agenda
1:00 PM: Keynote Address by Peter Norvig, Google
Delve into the intricate confluence of AI-driven search, software development, and online education and reflect upon its implications for developers, educators, and tech enthusiasts.
2:00 PM: Using LLMs to Bridge the Fuzzy Human / Digital Computer Boundary by Allen Firstenberg, GDE - Google Assistant, AI/ML
Explore how Large Language Models (LLMs) are bridging the gap between human thought processes and discrete digital operations. Allen will provide insights on using LLMs for tasks such as SQL queries, creating search embeddings, and generating human-friendly responses.
2:30 PM: Envisioning Navigation: Harnessing AI for Assistive Solutions by Roya Kandalan, Senior Research Scientist Aware, Inc.
Navigating the development of an assistive indoor technology for the visually impaired, my PhD journey intersected with Google's advanced tools. Tasked with optimizing location accuracy on budget smartphones, I integrated methodologies reminiscent of those in autonomous vehicle systems. The application utilized TensorFlow Lite's version of YOLO from GCP for obstacle detection, enhanced with transfer learning to widen object recognition capabilities. Google's text-to-speech and speech recognition APIs became pivotal, filling the gap in my resource constraints. This talk underscores the power of leveraging accessible tools in creating impactful, innovative tech solutions, while offering insights into the practical challenges and successes of my endeavor.
3:00 PM: Automatic Generation of Grammar-Agnostic Visualizations and Infographics using Large Language Models by Victor Dibia, GDE - Machine Learning
Delve into the fascinating realm of visualization generation with LIDA, a tool that seamlessly integrates LLMs and Image Generation Models (IGMs). Victor will explore the challenges, designs, and innovations in the world of LLM-enabled visualization tools.
3:30 PM: GenAI: An Unreliable Information Store...and What to Do About It by Noble Ackerson
Synopsis:
Embark on an enlightening journey with Noble as he tackles the challenges of integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise environments. Understand the inherent unreliability of these models and explore innovative solutions, ranging from vector databases to prompt chaining, that aim to enhance the trustworthiness of LLMs in crucial applications.
4:00 PM: AI - Built by Open-source by Maddie Shang, Sr. Research Engineer - Team Lead
Open-source is helping AI become more aligned, trustworthy, accessible and creating opportunities at a scale we’ve never experienced before.
The future of AI is open and bountiful… will you be a part of it?
Speakers
Peter Norvig - Google (Director of Research)
Peter is a Distinguished Education Fellow at Stanford's Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute and a Google researcher. His vast experience ranges from heading Google's core search algorithms group to teaching AI to over 160,000 online students.
Read more: http://www.norvig.com/;
Allen Firstenberg - Google Developer Expert (Google Assistant & AI/ML)
Allen Firstenberg is a distinguished Google Developer Expert (GDE) with specialties in wearables, Google Assistant, and AI/ML. Allen's dedication to the technological frontier has positioned him as a leader in the developer community. By day, he serves as a Senior Project Engineer at Objective Consulting(https://spiders.com/), pioneering websites and mobile applications for a wide range of hig…
Roya Kandalan - Aware, Inc. (Senior Research Scientist)
Roya is a research scientist who is passionate about advancing artificial intelligence technologies. She is particularly interested in computer vision and pattern recognition and has developed machine learning solutions for various applications, including healthcare, assistive technology, and security.
Roya is also an advocate for women's rights. She is a Google Women's Techmaker Ambassa…
Victor Dibia - Google Developer Expert (Machine Learning)
Victor is a Principal Research Software Engineer specializing in Generative AI. He has been recognized multiple times for his innovative research and contributions to computational social science and applied machine learning.
Read more: http://victordibia.com/;
Noble Ackerson - Ventera
An authority on data ethics and emergent technology, Noble is at the forefront of applied AI integration at Ventera Corporation, Virginia. His illustrious career boasts accolades as an AI Product Manager, Google Design Sprint Master, and former Google Developers Expert. With a legacy of crafting award-winning mobile and advanced analytics solutions, Noble's passion extends to mentoring underre…
Maddie Shang - OpenMined (Sr. AI Research Engineer)
Maddie is a Sr. ML / Research Engineer in industry, published author and seasoned open-source AI leader, with 6+ years of experience in ML R&D. Her areas of interest include generative models, NLP and Human <> AI interactions. She was also a 2x startup founder, a Blockchain educator/researcher, Founder of Women Who Code - Data Science, and technical advisor to various startups and Di…
Hosted By
Ralph Yozzo, GDG Organizer
Google Developer Organizer since 2009.
Anna Nerezova, GDG Organizer
Anna Nerezova is a Digital Marketing and Cloud Transformation Consultant with 15 years of experience in data, analytics and optimization.
She has built innovative solutions using Google Cloud to solve problems in the media and entertainment, tech, health and non-profit industries
Anna is a Google Cloud Engineer Scholar, and is on the 100 Women in Analytics list by Google Analytics. She is also a Google Developer Group NYC lead and a mentor for the Northeast, and a proud Women Techmakers Ambassador.
Anna is passionate about using the latest AI/ML technologies to provide solutions and bring growth and better experience for all users. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, and is committed to helping underrepresented groups become entrepreneurs and financially independent.
Madona S. Wambua, Android Engineer III
Madona is a GDE Android and Author, founder of Budgeting Buddy, WTM Ambassador, Women Who Code Mobile Lead, and a developer who enjoys sharing her Android knowledge and teaching women how to make Android applications.
Shivika Arora, GDG Organizer
I am currently responsible for driving modernization, innovation and engineer experience agenda in four strategic tech location for JP Morgan - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Silicon Valley and Seattle. Prior to this role, I was the Product and Solutions Lead for Trusts and Estates under Asset Wealth Management, where I was responsible for executing both brokerage op models as well lending framework for the ultra-high net worth clients.
Outside of work, I am Google’s WomenTechmaker Ambassador for NYC as well as GDG NYC Organizer; Champion Coach for JPM’s Women On The Move Network' and Fast Forward Small Business Mentor.
On a personal front, I love to read, dance to any good music and go on food tours around various cities.
Kirsten Lindsay Bohme, Team Member
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