Dispelling some of the myths about artificial intelligence and the impact it may have on companies will be the focus of keynote speaker Josh Comrie at the PwC Herald Talks: Business & Bots event this week.
Comrie, chief executive and co-founder of chatbot developer Ambi, has about 20 years of experience in technology, taking relatively complex constructs and simplifying and articulating them for other people.
Comrie will take what he calls one of the most exciting but also misunderstood evolutions of technology and present it so that people can understand the opportunities, ramifications and some of the pitfalls.
"I think the misunderstanding stems from a variety of different information sources and that misinformation has led people to then have concerns and fears. It's the uncertainty that tends to give people fear," Comrie said.
"I will talk about some practical applications of AI ... how businesses are adopting and implementing the technology and the hype around AI."
PwC Herald Talks: Business & Bots
• Wed 9 May, 7-9am SKYCITY Theatre, Auckland
• Thu 10 May, 7-9am at Shed 6, Wellington
• Buy tickets at www.iticket.co.nz/go-to/pwc-herald-talks