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Ask Us Anything: Generative AI Edition

Webcast
In this webcast, SEI researchers answered audience questions and discussed what generative AI does well and the associated risk and opportunities.
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Software Engineering Institute

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Abstract

Generative AI (GenAI) has been around for decades, but the latest leap in progress, fueled by high-capability large language models (LLMs), image and video generators, and AI pair programmers, has captivated audiences across a variety of disciplines. What can GenAI do well? What are the risks and opportunities of using GenAI?

SEI experts Doug Schmidt, Rachel Dzombak, Jasmine Ratchford, Matt Walsh, John Robert and Shing-hon Lau conducted a live question-and-answer session driven by the audience.

Here’s what attendees will learn:

  • The risks and rewards of generative AI
  • The future of LLMs
  • SEI research in this area

About the Speaker

Douglas C. Schmidt

Douglas Schmidt (Vanderbilt University)

Douglas Schmidt is an SEI alumni employee.

Schmidt is Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Schmidt was formerly a visiting scientist at the SEI working on special projects for the SEI director. He was also the chief technology officer of the …

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Rachel Dzombak

Dr. Rachel Dzombak is an SEI alumni employee.

Dr. Rachel Dzombak is the digital transformation lead within the Emerging Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute. In this role, Dzombak works with organizations to realize the capability of artificial intelligence (AI) for mission outcomes. Additionally, Dzombak helps lead …

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