CIFAL Istanbul- Disruptive Technologies and the Future of Humanity
Type
Conference
Location
Web-based
Date
-
Duration
6 Months
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Website
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
ahmet.aydemir@eas.bau.edu.tr
Partnership
Bahçeşehir University
Oxford University
Registration
Public – by registration
Mode of Delivery
E-learning
Language(s)
English
Pillar
People
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Disruptive technology is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate. A disruptive technology sweeps away the systems or habits it replaces because it has attributes that are recognizably superior.
This event aims to analyze the impact and actual/potential consequences of the new technological revolution in societies.
The event is comprised of the following topics:
- Introduction to disruptive technologies and the future of humanity
- Surveillance capitalism and monopolization of tech corporations
- Artificial intelligence, ethics and governance
- Right to data protection and digital governance
- Social media, big data analysis and political manipulation
- Artificial general intelligence and singularity
- Promises of Blockchain
- Cyber security
- Disruptive technologies and international development
- AI and diplomacy
- Artificial intelligence and future of warfare
- Smart cities and internet of things
- Future of humanity and science-fiction
The event is addressed to undergraduate students