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UBC Okanagan Debates: AI and us
March 1 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free
No technology has promised to reshape humanity as profoundly as artificial intelligence. Its promise—alongside its risks—now forces us to grapple with one of the most consequential debates of the 21st century.
Some argue that AI is a powerful tool and an evolutionary step in human history—one that can offload routine tasks and allow humans to focus on higher-level problem-solving, empathy and meaningful connection.
Others contend that the rapid adoption of AI threatens to erode the foundation of human society, including trust, critical thinking and authentic relationships, potentially deskilling humanity to a point of no return.
Join this live debate on Sunday, March 1, as leading experts debate whether AI will enhance or diminish the human experience.
The debaters
- Mr. Rob Cupello—CMC, Marketing Strategist and AI Advisor
- Dr. Madeleine Ransom—Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Canada Research Chair in AI, Wellbeing, and Ethics, UBC Okanagan
- Dr. Bülent Uyaniker—Founder of DataSpeckle
- Dr. Ying Zhu—AI Advisor and Associate Professor of Marketing, UBC Okanagan
Tickets are complimentary, but pre-registration is required. This is an in-person event and will not be live-streamed or recorded.
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