Drake professors to host free generative AI virtual event

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

Join Drake University professors Chris Porter and Chris Snider for HOLID-AI 2, a holiday-themed virtual overview to recent developments in generative artificial intelligence tools.

Whether you are new to generative AI or a seasoned veteran, this event is for you.

Topics will include:

• New features of LLM tools such as ChatGPT with Canvas and computer use with Claude, the potential plateau of LLM abilities, and the latest movement in the chatbot leaderboard.
• On the multimedia side, we will discuss updates to the Midjourney editor, new Ideogram features and Meta’s new AI video tool.

This virtual event is free and open to the public, so put on your holiday PJs and join the fun. Sign up here.

Chris Porter is the director of the artificial intelligence program at Drake University and an associate professor of computer science. Chris Snider is an associate professor in the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Porter and Snider write a weekly email newsletter on generative AI news. Sign up at innovationprofs.com.

• What: HOLID-AI 2
• When: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, 10 a.m. Central time
• Where: Virtual event