UBALT'S AI SUMMIT EXPLORES THE TECHNOLOGY'S TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT, JUNE 3
The University of Baltimore's AI Summit, taking placed on Tuesday, June 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the John and Frances Angelos Law Center (home of UBalt's School of Law), 1401 N. Charles St., will offer an in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence's transformative impact across sectors, with a particular focus on workforce development, educational adaptation, and responsible innovation. Through a full day of conversation and collaboration, the summit will bring together academic leaders, industry experts, policymakers, and innovators to address the urgent challenges and emerging opportunities created by AI's rapid evolution.
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