Dan Trefler, Professor, Economic Analysis and Policy, J. Douglas and Ruth Grant Chair in Competitiveness and Prosperity and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada will share insights on the evolving intersection of AI and global trade, followed by a networking reception.
Hong Kong – AI & Trade with Professor Dan Trefler
Dean Susan Christoffersen will welcome Hong Kong-area alumni to a fascinating talk by Dan Trefler, Professor, Economic Analysis and Policy, J. Douglas and Ruth Grant Chair in Competitiveness and Prosperity and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada will share insights on the evolving intersection of AI and global trade, followed by a networking reception.
Artificial Intelligence is a powerful technology that is already having large impacts on the size, direction and composition of international trade flows. Daniel Trefler, a leading researcher in the field, addresses a series of questions that are essential for advancing national competitiveness and international cooperation. What is AI, how is it a unique technology, and which industries have been and will be most affected? The answers to these questions help us understand China’s future international trajectory in the AI space. Further, AI will need to be regulated internationally. What is the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI and what can be done to make AI safe for all of humanity?
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