>>AI Conference Taking Place Thursday, Friday in Roanoke
(Roanoke, VA) -- An AI conference in Roanoke will feature national, state and local speakers. Rebecca Hughes with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Artificial intelligence has a long history dating back to the mid-1950s, with early developments like the "chatterbot" Eliza and IBM's Deep Blue playing chess against Garry Kasparov. Today, the Cardinal News reports generative AI based on neural networks is pushing the boundaries of what machines can create and decide. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council's Disrupt Up conference later this week will explore the ethical and legal implications of AI, with keynote speakers like Virginia Del. Michelle Maldonado discussing legislation around high-risk AI systems and synthetic media. The event which spans Thursday and Friday aims to demystify AI and showcase the region's growing role in technology innovation.