IS MY PHONE READING MY MIND?

Let Dr Matt explain everything you and your kids need to know about Artificial Intelligence and why you don't need to be afraid!

When you think of AI, you might imagine a walking, talking robot or you might think of a giant computer that wants to take over the world, but the reality is that AI is a brilliant human invention that can be found in nearly every modern device from our computers to our cars. But AI can seem scary at times, so working out where we use AI and why is an important part of making the best of this exciting technology. So, what is an algorithm and can it help me choose pizza? Can ChatGPT do my homework? And when I watch TV is my television watching me back? All these questions and more about AI are answered in a fun, funny and engaging way by Australia's leading science 'edutainer', Dr Matt Agnew. He has a Doctorate in Astrophysics and a Masters in Artificial Intelligence and believes in making STEM accessible for everyone. Dr Matt Agnew is more than a scientist and a self-confessed space nerd; he's a communications powerhouse that helps to make science, maths and technology fun and accessible for everyone. With academic credentials spanning the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) portfolio, myriad appearances across a variety of media channels, and a social media profile for reaching a wide and varied audience, Matt is a qualified, passionate and engaging scientist. Matt has worn many hats over his career - an engineer, a data scientist, an astrophysicist - and it is the breadth of technical knowledge acquired across these disciplines, combined with an approachable manner and a palatable way of explaining ideas, that has led to him being one of the go to scientists for engaging with the public about the latest happenings in the world of science. Whether it's his excitement about artificial intelligence and its applications to solving real world problems; his passion for Astrophysics and his work in searching for habitable planets beyond our Solar system; or his experience working as an engineer and how technology shapes our world - Matt has an unbridled eagerness to share his scientific enthusiasm with everyone young and old. Matt was born in Adelaide, raised in Perth and is now living in Melbourne with his dog Pluto.