Concordia College’s Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work is presenting a panel discussion on artificial intelligence with local experts at noon on Friday, April 12, at Barry Auditorium in the Grant Center on campus.
The event, titled “AI Unveiled: Truths, Myths, and Our Shared Future,” features the following speakers:
- Dr. Ahmed Kamel, professor of computer science at Concordia.
- Dr. Anne Denton, professor of computer science at North Dakota State University.
- Dr. Harun Pirim, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering at NDSU and founder of Connect Elicit Learn Lab.
- Dr. David Newman, chief medical officer, virtual care at Sanford Health.
Panelists will guide guests through the intricacies of AI research, distinguishing between hype and reality in the field, to foster a broader understanding of AI’s evolving landscape.
The experts will discuss how AI is currently being used in various industries, dive into the ethics surrounding its development, and explore what integrating AI might mean for the future.
The event is free and open to the public. With the event occurring over the noon hour, guests are encouraged to bring a lunch.
Event parking is available in the southeast corner of Eighth Street and 12th Ave. S. in Moorhead.
A virtual option will also be available on Zoom. People can register and learn more at www.LorentzsenCenter.com.
About the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work
The Lorentzsen Center is a program of the Offutt School of Business. It honors the life, work, and legacy of Norman M. Lorentzsen, renowned philanthropist, former CEO of Burlington Northern, alumnus of Concordia College, and former member and chair of its Board of Regents. Through his life and generosity, Lorentzsen helped to build a joyful, just, and more trustworthy world. In honor of that legacy, the Lorentzsen Center takes up the question, “How do we build a more trustworthy world?” The center explores that question through keynote events, a podcast, and a regular newsletter. Dr. Michael Chan, VP for Mission and Inclusion, serves as the center’s executive director.