Beyond the Hype: Tools to Demystify Robotics and AI

Friday, February 17, 2017: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM
Room 308 (Hynes Convention Center)
Misinformation and hype about Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is driving public perception. The public includes taxpayers, policy-makers, investors and those who could benefit from the technology. High-quality information is therefore key, and experts should be delivering it. During this talk we’ll look at media headlines versus facts, and discuss simple tools to bring them closer together.
Organizer:
Natasha McCarthy, The Royal Society, London
Moderator:
Brian Lin, AAAS, Office of Public Programs
Speakers:
Sabine Hauert, University of Bristol
Beyond the Hype: Tools to Demystify Robotics and AI