Write a brief reflection on the academic event you attended. Discuss themes or perspectives you found interesting or enlightening; alternately, feel free to provide constructive criticism of the event if that seems more appropriate to you. THIS IS THE EVENT: Understanding Generative Al: Opportunities and Considerations for Higher Education - 10:00am - 11:00am December 11, 2024 Are you ready to explore how the cutting-edge world of Generative Al is transforming higher education? Join us for an engaging session that dives into the rapidly evolving realm of artificial intelligence. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or staff, this talk will unpack the ways Al is changing how we learn, work, and teach. In this presentation, Mike Miller, Executive Partner at Gartner, will share insights into the rapid and unprecedented take off of Generative Al. From understanding how it works to exploring its applications and addressing potential risks, this session offers something for everyonewhether you're a curious beginner or an avid user of these tools. What to Expect: The trajectory of Generative Al as a consumer technology A breakdown of how it works and its applications in education A discussion on the risks and challenges of Al adoption A Q&A session to address your burning questions About the Speaker: Gartner is the world's largest technology research firm, and Mike Miller has been advising tech leaders and others at institutes large and small for the past 18 years. While Gartner has seen tech trends come and go over the past 40 years, Gartner's community of analysts and advisors hasn't seen anything like Generative Al with the possible exception of the internet