Center for Applied AI (C4AI)

Join us to investigate the State of Maryland’s policy objectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence. In this panel discussion, we’ll review the state's AI priorities, recent AI legislation, and policy objectives that will influence AI adoption in Maryland. The scope of this discussion will include current initiatives, governance structures, and the recent formation of the AI Enablement team to give attendees an overview of how Maryland is governing AI. This event is designed to inform policymakers, technology professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of AI in Maryland.

Join us as we dive deep into AI model drift, where unexpected behavior is guaranteed. Inspired by the ranger service’s prevention and preparedness mentality, we will discuss the challenges of maintaining robust AI systems. Learn to scrutinize models effectively, preventing them from spiraling out of control and enhancing their long-term success.

In this session, discover how the latest release (Sept 16, 2024) of Copilot for Microsoft 365 enhances productivity by transforming everyday tasks into AI-powered workflows. Uncover new capabilities in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams that streamline your work. Explore Copilot Pages, which enables you to manage content more efficiently by creating dynamic, AI-generated pages that pull together information from multiple sources. Plus, learn how Copilot agents act as intelligent assistants to automate routine tasks and respond to real-time queries, giving you more time for creative and strategic endeavors.

In Security Risk in AI/ML, participants will learn about the attacks that can be made against AI models and how to defend against those attacks. Designed for a general audience, this presentation will teach participants how to incorporate AI security risk into their organizational strategy and AI development workflows.