Events for March 1, 2023 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

2023 NSCC IT Job Fair

NSCC IT Campus 5685 Leeds St, Halifax

NSCC's largest college wide information technology career event is here! With many organizations attending, you will find a wide variety of professional development, industry networking and career opportunities. Come and meet some of the best upcoming talent the school has to offer! The IT Job Fair is open to Industry recruiters, conference presenters, NSCC students & alumni to discover amazing opportunities, and network with potential future employers, professional associations and programs. This year, about 600 IT students, 50 IT companies and 40 faculty members will be in attendance.

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Artificial Intelligence: An Intro & Ethics Breakdown

Online

Part 1: Intro to AI: What is it? How can you use it? Part 2: Ethics in AI: Is AI good for me? Can it be trusted? During part 1 we will cover off the fundamentals of AI. Since you can read about it anywhere, we will also drill into what it takes for you to create your own system, and the challenges many face with trying to understand when to identify where an AI system is being used and how it is helping/hurting you. In part 2 we must talk about the implications of AI. We will touch on the countless books, Netflix series, and other well documented materials that explore how AI is often created by a narrow group of people. After this session you will understand why you need to ask questions about systems that use AI and consider the harm it may be causing you or others. In addition, you will have the tools to ask yourself or others creating their own AI to ensure what they create is equitable. Key Takeaways: There is a broad range of what can be considered AI. You can define it however you want, depending on the day and how […]