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Mike Pollastri | The Roux Institute

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Mike Pollastri | The Roux Institute

 

Eggs & Issues: “Beyond the AI Hype: Business Opportunities & Practicing AI Responsibly”

Topic: Responsible AI & Experiential AI in Business
A conversation with Northeastern University’s Roux Institute and Institute for Experiential AI exploring how businesses can identify tangible opportunities for applying AI within their business and begin the effective AI journey while navigating the risks through robust AI governance.

Panelists:                                                                                                                              Moderator – Michael Pollastri , Vice Provost & Academic Lead, The Roux Institute
Usama Fayyad , Executive Director of the Institute for Experiential AI, Northeastern University. Cansu Canca , Director of Responsible AI Practice, Northeastern University

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