{"id":42709,"date":"2025-03-26T13:26:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T12:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/?post_type=events&p=42709"},"modified":"2025-06-26T09:55:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T07:55:29","slug":"ai-a-technology-with-opportunities-and-challenges-about-facts-fiction-and-hype","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/events\/ai-a-technology-with-opportunities-and-challenges-about-facts-fiction-and-hype\/","title":{"rendered":"AI \u2013 A Technology with Opportunities and Challenges: About Facts, Fiction, and Hype"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Bridge Forum Dialogue<\/a><\/strong> in partnership with the University of Luxembourg<\/a> and <\/strong>the Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg<\/a><\/strong> (ED-UNILU) have the honour of inviting you to a conference entitled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nAI \u2013 A Technology with Opportunities and Challenges:
About Facts, Fiction, and Hype<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\nAbstract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 21st<\/sup> century is defined by rapidly changing digital technologies that permeate every aspect of daily life and are decisively shaping our future. Among them, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a strategically vital and transformative force. This talk will explore the reality behind the buzz – distinguishing facts, fiction, and hype surrounding AI. It will highlight how AI does not stand alone, but forms a powerful digital continuum alongside Data Science and High-Performance Computing (HPC). As with all transformative technologies, AI demands thoughtful reflection and responsible use. What sets humans apart from Generative AI systems like ChatGPT? And finally, how is the University of Luxembourg engaging with these developments – academically, strategically, and ethically?<\/p>\n\n\n

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\nThe keynote speaker will be<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prof Jens KREISEL
<\/strong>Rector of the University of Luxembourg
Member of the Board of the Bridge Forum Dialogue<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\nThe conference will be chaired by<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prof Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne JOBIN<\/strong>
Vice-Rector for Partnerships and International Relations of the University of Luxembourg
Member of the Executive Committee of the Bridge Forum Dialogue<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The speech will be followed by a questions-and-answers session.
A reception<\/strong> will take place afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conference shall be held in a hybrid <\/strong>format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nIn person<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

(within the limits of available seats)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue<\/strong>: HEMICYCLE, European Convention Center Luxembourg<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A few days before the event, the streaming link will be sent to the registered participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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