Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world. It is enhancing how we work, connect, and protect. But while the spotlight often shines on AI’s potential, its risks are growing just as quickly. From deepfakes and cybercrime to bias, surveillance, and job disruption, this talk explores both sides of the AI revolution. This is a practical, real-world conversation about awareness and responsibility. If we want AI to benefit everyone, we must be intentional about how we build and guide it.

SPEAKER

Melanie Suria
CEO & Founder
Memphis Computer Support, LLC

This talk explores the evolving role of AI in research, with a focus on the rise of generative AI tools. I’ll discuss how platforms like Atom are helping researchers find funding and accelerate discovery, while also addressing ethical concerns, risks of misinformation, and the changing expectations around authorship and originality. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the benefits and limitations of integrating AI into the research process.

SPEAKER:

Tomer du Sautoy
Co-Founder & CEO
Atom Grants

Recorded: September 16, 2025

AI Tennessee is a statewide initiative to position Tennessee as a leader in the global data economy through research, education, and workforce development. By connecting universities, industry, and communities, the initiative fosters innovation across several sectors, including manufacturing, health, agriculture, and transportation. This talk will highlight how Tennessee’s assets, partnerships, and talent pipelines can accelerate AI adoption, address societal challenges, and ensure shared economic growth in an AI-powered future.

GUEST SPEAKR

Dr. Vasileios Maroulas
Associate Vice Chancellor, Director of AI Tennessee
University of Tennessee Knoxville

Recorded: October 2, 2025