
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is NOT the future. It is very much the present. We are at a pivotal time where AI will be incorporated into every aspect of our professional and personal lives. As we shift to Society 5.0, the key questions are: 1) what should I be doing with AI, and 2) how do we channel our efforts for social enterprise/entrepreneurship? To create a bright future, organizations will need fresh ideas and new techniques to maximize value from AI capabilities. Let’s explore the path ahead of us and show how we can be the creators of the future rather than just passengers.
Session Outline
* Why we need AI for Good
* The AI solutions already helping people and planet
* Neil’s framework for creating AI solutions, for commercial and social good needs
* How your organization can get started
Bio: Neil Sahota is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) AI Advisor, author of the book Own the A.I. Revolution., and Chief Innovation Officer at UC Irvine. He is a business solution advisor to several large companies and sought-after keynote speaker. Over his 20+ year career, Neil has worked with enterprises on the business strategy to create next generation products/solutions powered by emerging technology as well as helping organizations create the culture, community, and ecosystem needed to achieve success such as the U.N.’s AI for Good initiative. Neil also actively pursues social good and volunteers with nonprofits. He is currently helping the Zero Abuse Project prevent child sexual abuse as well as Planet Home to engage youth culture in sustainability initiatives.

Neil Sahota
Title
Chief Innovation Officer | University of California
