MEET YOUR REPLACEMENT: AN AI DEMO

MEET YOUR REPLACEMENT: AN AI DEMO

Sat
15
Sat 15 Aug 12:45 PM

HOBART CITY HALL
Auslan Interpreted
Wheelchair
Accessible Toilet
General Admission
75 Mins
August
Sat 15 Aug

Many in the tech industry claim AI will herald a second act for humanity. That is, if it doesn’t kill us all first.

Whether you’re a daily user or a conscientious objector, there’s no denying AI has arrived, and already seems to be everywhere. In this session, we’ll take an up-close look at how people are actually using AI, from automating mundane tasks, to creating convincingly real videos, to organising holidays and planning meals. We’ll also check out the phenomenon of “vibe coding”, where AI is being used by people with zero experience to create apps and websites without writing a single line of code.

This session will be a series of live demonstrations, showing you the tricks and tools everyday people and experts are using right now. It’s for anyone interested in AI, including the haters. Here’s a chance for a detailed look at the latest technology, including what it can do and where it falls short.

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MC


Jane Longhurst
Jane Longhurst is an award winning actor, broadcaster, voice artist, and MC whose career spans theatre, television, radio, and arts leadership. From ABC Local Radio to acclaimed stage performances and directing work, she has become a familiar and celebrated presence across Tasmania’s arts scene.



PRESENTERS


Prof Kristy de Salas
Kristy de Salas is a technology leader and educator at the University of Tasmania working across AI, games, and digital learning to turn ideas into real world impact. She is also co founder of game studio Giant Margarita, bringing together research, creativity, and emerging technology in ways that are practical, collaborative, and distinctly Tasmanian.




Dr Meredith Castles
Dr Meredith Castles is a lecturer, science communicator, and content creator who blends curiosity, science, and storytelling to explore what makes us human and how we can make the world a little kinder.

MAIN STAGE
 
This session is part of the Beaker Street Main Stage at Hobart City Hall. Make sure to check out our free Market Place street party, just outside City Hall, where you'll find drinks, food, fires, entertainment, and friendly strangers. Come early, stay late to enjoy all the action.

Buy tickets to 3 or more Main Stage sessions and receive 15% off those events!
August
Sat 15 Aug

HOBART CITY HALL

57-63 Macquarie Street Hobart, Tasmania, 7000