September 29, 2026, 12-1PM EDT.
AI is everywhere and with it has come hype, fear, pressure, FOMO, uncertainty, and stress. This two part series will examine where we are right now in the ever-changing AI landscape. Starting with first principles and following how we got to where we are today. The sessions will take a practical approach to provide a realistic view into the spectrum of AI right now, and how it is impacting individuals and our organizations.
AI is everywhere and with it has come hype, fear, pressure, FOMO, uncertainty, and stress. This two part series will examine where we are right now in the ever-changing AI landscape. Starting with first principles and following how we got to where we are today. The sessions will take a practical approach to provide a realistic view into the spectrum of AI right now, and how it is impacting individuals and our organizations.
Members who register and attend Part 1 and Part 2 of "AI All Over The Place: AI Foundations" will receive a CARA "AI Foundations" certificate.
Part 1:
Will attempt to answer the question "Where should I be, personally, with respect to AI?"
This part begins with a brief grounding look at how most current AI systems work and what that means for how we should use the technology. We'll then examine some of the hype around AI including opposing viewpoints about it's use and it's future. The primary take-away: how individuals can respond to AI, looking at what you should do now, what you might want to do later, and where you may want to hold off.
Presented by research cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance expert Scott Baker, these sessions will provide a foundational environmental scan and grounding in up-to-date AI issues and best-practices.
Presented by: Scott Baker
Scott Baker manages the Research Cybersecurity and Compliance team at UBC Advanced Research Computing: a group focused on supporting researchers in navigating compliance requirements and finding secure solutions for their project architectures and research data. He is a member of the program leadership committee for UBC's Privacy & Information Security Management program. He is also a member of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada national security council where he chairs the governance and policy working group.
Event Date: 29 Sep 2026 | City: | Venue: Online
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| AI All Over The Place - Part One: AI Foundations Certificate | $65.00 | |||
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| Non-Member Tickets | ||||
| AI All Over The Place - Part One: AI Foundations Certificate | $250.00 | |||
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