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Toby has given over 100 talks on the subject to a wide range of audiences – new to the topic to very familiar with the topic of AI – industry associations, conferences for the general public, corporate events, board meetings, policy meetings and many others.

He has spoken at leading companies and stages globally like CeBIT, the World Knowledge Forum, World Summit AI, TEDx, New Scientist Live and writers festivals in Adelaide, Bendigo, Bhutan, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Jaipur, Margaret River, Melbourne, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Sydney and elsewhere.

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What AI Can (and Can’t) Do

AI is transforming our lives. What can it do? What will it do? What should we welcome or fear? It is clear that the next industrial revolution has started. However, there are many misconceptions and fears about where this will take us and if it will improve our lives. AI promises to help lift productivity, improve healthcare & education and tackle many other problems. But it also threatens many jobs, to transform warfare, and to increase inequality. Hear a frank assessment of the risks and the benefits from a leading expert in the area.

Future of Jobs

Automation looks set to replace many jobs in the next few decades. How many jobs will really be lost? And what work will be left for humans to do? In this talk, Toby Walsh discusses some of the myths and misconceptions about the future of jobs and injects some realism into how AI and Robotics will change the landscape of work.

Generative AI and More

Generative AI tools like Stable Diffusion and ChatGPT have caught the public attention. But what does this mean for your business? What are the risks? What are the opportunities? What do you need to understand about this technology and more importantly, how can you get in front of it?

Machines Behaving Badly: Ethical Challenges in AI

As we hand over more decisions to algorithms, and give more autonomy to machines, we have to worry about the implications and ethics of these new applications. There are many issues to address from fairness to facial recognition, and from phishing to intellectual property. In this talk, Toby Walsh discusses some of the challenges, as well as some of the proposals to ensure we build machines that act in ethical ways.

Many Fears About AI Are Wrong

Should you be worried about progress in Artificial Intelligence? Will Artificial Intelligence destroy jobs? Should we fear killer robots? Does AI threaten our very existence? Artificial Intelligence is in the zeitgeist. Billions of dollars are being poured into the field, and spectacular advances are being announced regularly. Not surprisingly, many people are starting to worry where this will all end. What should you make of all this? Should you worry? Are you worrying about the right things? And what should we do now to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all?

Future of AI

With generative AI tools like Stable Diffusion and ChatGPT in the spotlight, AI is having (one of its many) moments. Yet this is just the tip of the iceberg. What is underneath? What bigger developments are coming? What do you need to do to prepare? It is time to question some major assumptions. In this engaging talk, Toby Walsh paints a picture of what the future of AI will likely look like so you can take advantage of the AI revolution.

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Global Reach

Based in Sydney, Toby travels around the world empowering audiences with the latest knowledge of AI. If you are organising an event in Europe or Asia, chances are Toby will be there soon so don’t hesitate to reach out.

Virtual Talks

Virtual engagements are a popular format for Toby. Virtual talks are executed flawlessly so your audiences benefit fully from Toby’s expertise.

I would like to thank you for having taken the time to join us at the India Today Conclave. We have received remarkable feedback on your session. The audience truly appreciated your experience and deep thinking on the current state and the future of AI as well as your overall positive attitude. Our audience consisting of many senior leaders felt you pushed their thinking and inspired them to think in new ways, excited to engage more with the topic of AI.

Sakshi Kohli, COO – Lifestyle & Luxury Business and Head – Events, India Today Group

It was a great pleasure and honor to have Prof. Toby Walsh at AI World 2021. His insightful thoughts gave a great contribution to this year’s forum. I highly appreciate his efforts and expertise that left a lasting impact on the audience. I received an overwhelming amount of feedback praising the quality insights that he shared with young Koreans. Once again, I would like to extend my warmest appreciation for his gracious support. Thank you.

Eddie Lee, AI World Forum
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