Is Artificial Intelligence Just Like Us?

Understanding how our brains process information is a fascinating journey. In the context of artificial intelligence, Dr. Shavit will explore how these natural brain processes relate to AI. How does AI mimic brain functions? Drawing from his extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. Shavit will bridge the gap between artificial and biological intelligence, offering thought-provoking insights into the current AI landscape. He will discuss emerging trends and future directions that are set to impact both businesses and our daily lives. A Q&A session will follow, allowing the audience to delve deeper into the future of artificial  intelligence.

Facilitator:
Brian Edward Suslak is the former owner/president/CEO of W.J. Cowee, and a partner and owner/partner in numerous commercial real estate endeavors. He is also a former partner at MacDonald & Company, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. A graduate of Tufts University, he resides in Arlington, Vermont and volunteers for local nonprofit organizations. 

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Shavit is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he heads up the Computational Connectomics Group at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Dr. Shavit’s primary focus is understanding the relationship between deep learning and how neural tissue computes, by extracting connectivity of the human brain – a field known as “Connectomics”. Dr. Shavit was born in Israel and received his BS and MS degrees at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and his Ph. D from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a recipient of the Gödel Prize and Dijkstra Prize for his work in computer sciences and has co-authored a number of papers and a book in the field.

This program will take place on Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at The Arlington Common and online via Zoom.