World Knowledge Forum Set to Feature Leading Figures in AI and Technology

The World Knowledge Forum will feature key figures in tech, including Amazon CTO Berner Vogels and Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard. Discussions will cover AI innovation, self-driving vehicles, and copyright issues related to generative AI. Notable speakers also include experts from Stanford, Duc University, and various leading tech firms, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of AI and its societal impact.

The World Knowledge Forum is shaping up to be quite the event this year, featuring some big names from the realms of technology and AI. Amazon’s Chief Technology Officer, Berner Vogels, often referred to as the ‘Godfather of the Cloud,’ will be in attendance. Vogels has been steering Amazon’s cloud computing efforts since 2005, and he’s set to unveil the company’s strategies for innovation in this AI-driven age.

Another notable figure is Martin Eberhard, the co-founder of Tesla. Once Tesla’s first CEO before Elon Musk took the reins, Eberhard flipped the script on electric vehicles that were formerly viewed as slow and dull. He helped launch the Tesla Roadster, which demonstrated that electric cars could be fast and exciting. After his exit from Tesla in 2007, Eberhard founded Tibeni, a company focused on developing electric vehicle battery systems that will address the current demands and technology prospects in the market.

Herbert Diess, chair of Infineon Technologies, is also a key speaker to watch at the forum. Diess has a rich history, having led Volkswagen Group between 2018 and 2022. Infineon Technologies is a powerhouse in automotive semiconductors and will shed light on trends concerning self-driving vehicles.

There are expectations for several AI-centric sessions featuring leaders and scholars in the field. Ian Horrocks from Oxford University is one of the premier minds on reasoning in AI. His work on Web Ontology Language (OWL) is foundational, impacting data integration and medical information retrieval today, echoing throughout tech giants like Google and Microsoft who utilize similar technologies in building sophisticated knowledge systems.

Professor Horrocks also co-founded Oxford Semantic Technologies, known for having some of the top knowledge graph technology, which mimics human memory processing. Interestingly enough, this startup made waves when Samsung Electronics purchased it the previous year, signifying its impressive capabilities.

From Australia, Toby Walsh, another renowned AI expert, will be discussing the ethical challenges and societal impacts posed by AI developments. Additionally, Yair Adato Bria, CEO of BriaAI, will highlight how his company is addressing copyright issues related to generative AI, showcasing innovative solutions in fair creator compensation through its unique technology.

This year’s forum also aims to take a comprehensive look at the AI landscape. Raymond Perro, a computer scientist at Stanford, will present insights from the “AI Index,” an annual report considered the gold standard for tracking global AI trends. Perro’s notable contributions include his involvement in the creation of Siri, Apple’s voice recognition assistant.

Attendees can expect to hear from top tech firms too, like Palo Alto Networks, a leader in cybersecurity, and France’s Dassault Systèmes, known for its virtual twin software. Simon Green from Palo Alto Networks will be speaking alongside Pascal Daloz of Dassault Systèmes.

Other significant attendees include Duke University’s Prof. Kim Jung-sang, who founded IONQ, the first commercial quantum computing company in the U.S., and Novartis’s John Wing Yuchan, focusing on AI solutions for drug development. Also on the bill is Billy Redonbirta from Oxford, recognized for his expertise in platform economy research, expected to bring notable insights to the discussions.

As the World Knowledge Forum approaches, the anticipation builds, promising a rich exchange of knowledge from the brightest minds in AI and technology today.

[Reporter YEON GUE WOOK]

The World Knowledge Forum is set to bring together notable figures in AI and technology, including Amazon’s CTO Berner Vogels and Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard. The forum aims to address pressing topics including innovation strategies in AI, ethical challenges, and the impact of AI on the automotive industry. With experts from leading tech companies sharing their insights, the event promises to be a significant platform for discussing the future of technology and AI.

Original Source: www.mk.co.kr