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“The Year of AI” is upon us, and the University of Texas is leading the charge! As stewards of innovation, you’re invited to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Buckle up because we’re about to redefine what’s possible. As a UT manager, you’re not just a spectator; you’re a catalyst. Champion AI adoption in your teams. Imagine the impact: streamlined processes, personalized student experiences, and breakthrough research.
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AI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a seismic shift. Imagine machines that learn, adapt, and predict—like your best managers, but with a dash of digital wizardry. From automating routine tasks to deciphering complex data patterns, AI is our secret weapon for efficiency, creativity, and growth.
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MANAGER SPOTLIGHT
MARIO GUERRA, DIRECTOR - LONGHORN TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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"Emphasize to your teams the importance of becoming a professional learner. We work at an educational institution. We are in the business of educating people. Growing should be a priority not an afterthought."
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Each month, UT L&D spotlights a manager at UT using the same five questions to help other managers learn from each other and get a different perspective on managing at UT.
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UT L&D'S CURATED TOPIC PAGE FOR AI
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It’s hard to keep up with this rapidly evolving subject, so UT L&D is here to (try to) help. Explore all the resources below and be sure to check back regularly to see what else we’ve discovered. Included in this Curated Topics Page are all the exciting initiatives unique to UT, resources where you can learn on your own, and special events where you can learn as a community. And as always, if you have information you think would be a good fit for this page, drop us a note at utld@austin.utexas.edu.
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UT L&D AI PANEL DISCUSSION
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May 1, 2024
Noon- 1 p.m.
Virtual
The University of Texas Learning & Development Office invites you to join us for this university-wide event to discuss what AI is and how it might play a role in the workplace. This will be an accessible conversation about this complex topic.
In this moderated discussion, we will allow time and space for attendees to ask questions to the panelists who are currently contributing through different roles to The Year of AI at UT. Our goal is to make this event a place where you can be brave enough to ask questions you may have had about AI for some time, and get answers that are equally honest, non-judgmental, and easy for anyone to understand.
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The anticipation, excitement, and danger behind AI’s rapid development.
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THE YEAR OF AI
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At The University of Texas at Austin, artificial intelligence is more than a field of study; it’s a strategic focus driving multi-disciplinary collaborations, groundbreaking research and the development of future leaders poised to navigate the ever-evolving landscape.
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LINKEDIN LEARNING AI COLLECTIONS ON UTLEARN
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Through UTLearn, UT L&D has compiled several LinkedIn Learning collections organized into categories by how people from different disciplines and backgrounds might want to learn about AI. From basic concepts to advanced applications, we’ve got you covered.
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IT INNOVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY
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At The University of Texas at Austin, we use information technology to explore new ideas and to solve problems in novel ways. This year, we are exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to take risks, challenge conventional ideas, and embrace change in support of The Year of AI.
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ESSENTIALS OF AI FOR LIFE AND SOCIETY
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The Essentials of AI for Life and Society features faculty from several parts of The University of Texas at Austin and covers fundamental concepts for AI literacy, as well as the ethical and societal implications of AI technologies. Only your curiosity and willingness to explore are needed for this class – no prior technical knowledge required.
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pThe Machine Learning Research Group: Our rockstar researchers, led by Professor Raymond Mooney, have been unraveling AI mysteries for over three decades. Their current focus? Natural language learning. Imagine chatbots that converse like Shakespeare or algorithms that predict student success. 🤖📚
Machine Learning Laboratory: Creating technology that drives systems for artificial intelligence, enabling them to acquire knowledge, learn from real-world experience, and make predictions in complex environments.
Center for Generative AI: With a core focus on biosciences, health care, computer vision and Natural Language Processing (NLP), the new center is a collaborative effort across industries and disciplines throughout UT.
Good Systems Initiative: We’re not just building AI; we’re building ethical AI. Good Systems seeks to understand AI’s impact, predict its ripples, and mitigate unintended consequences. Because responsible innovation is our mantra. 🌟
The Artificial Intelligence Lab: Established in 1983 (yes, before the internet was cool), this lab is our AI mothership. Woody Bledsoe and Bob Simmons laid the groundwork, and now we’ve got seven faculty members, 50 Ph.D. students, and a galaxy of affiliated faculty. They’re the Jedi Masters of AI. 🌐🔍
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