AI Literacy: Navigating the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Date: Wedn April 16, 2025   6:30 - 8:30 PM, at ITRI 2880 Zanker Suite 103. Seminar talk will start at 7PM. 

Seminar Talk: “AI Literacy: Navigating the Future of Artificial Intelligence” by Dr. William Kao

Abstract:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of society, from business and healthcare to education and entertainment. As AI systems become more prevalent, it is essential for individuals to develop AI literacy—the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and interact with AI responsibly.

AI literacy is not just for technologists but for everyone, including policymakers, educators, and consumers who engage with AI-powered tools daily. The talk will equip participants with the necessary skills to engage with AI responsibly, make informed decisions about AI technologies, and critically assess AI’s role in society. 

This seminar will explore the key components of AI literacy: awareness, capability, knowledge, and critical thinking. Attendees will gain insight into how AI works, its potential and limitations, ethical considerations, and strategies for informed decision-making in an AI-driven world. 

Important Topics discussed in the seminar will include: Need for AI literacy, the 7 branches of AI, Machine and Deep learning techniques, List of most common AI terms, Best Tips for Prompt Engineering, Top 20 AI Experts in the world and Sources for future AI information.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. William Kao received his BSEE, MSEE and PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He worked in the Semiconductor and Electronic Design Automation industries for more than 30 years holding several senior and Executive engineering management positions at Texas Instruments, Xerox Corporation, and Cadence Design Systems.

 Dr. Kao has authored more than 40 technical papers on IC CAD at IEEE Journals and Conferences, and holds eight US software and IC design patents. He was an Adjunct Professor at UCLA Electrical Engineering Department where he taught courses in computer aided IC design.

Dr. Kao is a Senior Member of IEEE, and was one of the founding members of IEEE-Circuits and Systems - Silicon Valley Chapter.

Dr. Kao teaches Clean Technology and Emerging Technology courses at the University of California Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Extension. 

He has given more than 100 technical seminars on various Emerging Technologies including Clean Technology, Renewable Energy, Big Data and Data Analytics, IoT, Smart Cities, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Robotics, Drones, AI / Machine Learning, Robotics, 5G, 3D Printing, the Metaverse and Satellite Communications.