#ExploreAI is an interactive exhibition that invites the public to get hands on with the latest in AI technology as part of START: European Researchers’ Night 2024.

Taking place on Friday, 27 September between 4 – 8pm in the Douglas Hyde Gallery in Trinity College Dublin, there’ll be something for everyone, whatever their age or familiarity with AI.

#ExploreAI is an interactive showcase of cutting edge research on artificial intelligence (AI) brought to you by the ADAPT Research Centre. For one day only, we’ll be exploring the impact of AI on creativity, health and entertainment.

Come along and #ExploreAI technology for yourself!

VIGILANT

In the fast changing world of social media, should people be held accountable for what they post and share online? Join the VIGILANT project team to explore the topic of mis- and dis-information in Ireland, both online and offline. We’ll be tackling the big questions like:

– How confident do you feel when it comes to identifying what is disinformation?

– Should the gardaí be able to monitor and remove disinformation to prevent criminal activities?

– What is the line between freedom to post online and being held accountable for what you share?

Virtual Body, Real Impact!

What happens to your body when you trick your mind into thinking you’re moving while sitting still and wearing a VR visor? From virtual to reality… and back! invites you to immerse yourself in a virtual world and experience it for yourself!

Experience what it feels like to embody a virtual avatar by wearing an IVR visor. This avatar may have different somatic features (skin color, clothes, body shape) or it can perform different actions (moving while the person is sitting) and this illusion can trigger subjective (having the feeling of moving) or physiological (changes in heart rate) effects.

Unlocking Irish language data for the improvement of Irish language tools

To celebrate START and European Researchers' Night 2024, the eSTÓR team will present "Unlocking Irish Language Data for Improved Irish Language Tools."

Many digital platforms (virtual assistants, search engines, translation tools, etc.) rely on language technology. However, limited Irish language support forces speakers to switch to English, risking digital extinction. This language switch undermines efforts to promote Irish through increased speakers alone.

eSTÓR sources high-quality Irish data to bridge this gap and advance Irish language technology.

Visit the eSTÓR stand at #ExploreAI to see these advances in action!

Understanding AI

Join us at European Researchers' Night for a fun-filled evening of discovery! Kids, parents, and everyone curious are invited to explore the amazing world of artificial intelligence through interactive puzzles and activities. Learn cool facts, and meet real scientists who will guide you along the way. It's an exciting night where learning becomes an adventure for the whole family!

Neureka: Taking research out of the lab and into your smartphone

We think everyone should be able to participate in science from the comfort of your own home. That’s why we developed Neureka, a smartphone app that takes research out of the lab and into your smartphone. We use innovative methods such real-time mood tracking and gamified tasks to advance our mission of better understanding brain health. To help us with this mission, join us at European Researchers Night this September where we will bring the Neureka app to life through real-life mock-ups of the tasks, describe our current research and what we plan to do next.

Art or AI?

The ‘Art or AI?’ Museum of Very Modern Art challenges you to spot if its artworks have been created by a human hand or generated by artificial intelligence. AI-generated art tools like DALL-E, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are changing how we view art and creativity. But as humans, how good are we at distinguishing a classic from an artwork generated by a machine? The ‘Art or AI?’ Museum of Very Modern Art will have you scratching your head to figure out your Dalís from your DALL-Es.

Step 1. Scan the QR code.

Step 2. Step 2: Browse the gallery.

Step 3: Ask yourself ‘is this machine art or a Monet masterpiece?‘

Step 4: Note your answers and check your scores.

EnTrust DN project

Have you ever heard of Agriculture 4.0? Ever considered the data behind your dinner?

Explore the seasons of agricultural data and the future of farming with the ENTRUST Doctoral Candidates! ENTRUST is an EU project investigating how agricultural data can be shared and used in a fair way that benefits farmers by exploring how technology, data literacy, and policies shape how agricultural data is used and shared, and what is needed to make this process better. ENTRUST believes that data can help to secure the future of farming, but what might that future look like?

Have your say on the future of farming as we brainstorm the farms of the future!

ISL STEM Glossary: Signs in Context

Approximately 5000 people in Ireland use Irish Sign Language (ISL) as their first language. ISL is a full and complex language with its own grammar, syntax and structure. But there are sometimes gaps in the vocabulary of ISL when it comes to technical subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

To tackle this problem, Deaf Community representatives, academics from Dublin City University and other professionals came together in 2018 to build an Irish Sign Language STEM Glossary. Join us on Researchers Night to explore different scientific topics, presented in Irish Sign Language (with English captions).

Gaeilge Briste Uaidh Samhlacha Chliste

Participants will be asked "How did Google Translate/Bing Translator/ChatGPT/etc translate this?".

While we do have technology that can translate the Irish language, that doesn't automatically mean they are perfect. The point can be made about the importance of researchers doing work to constantly improve this technology and that, even with Irish being a minority language, its speakers still deserve fully functional language technology and that is an important part of avoiding digital extinction.

Come meet Teresa at Researchers' Night and put your linguistic skills to the test!

ChatGPT scoring itself for various Trustworthy AI metrics

Dive into a practical exploration of the EU’s seven ethical AI principles with ChatGPT 4.0 as your guide!

Challenge ChatGPT with real-world queries—like job recommendations based on gender—and then watch as it scores its own responses for fairness and bias. Through these use cases, you’ll see how AI can both reflect and rectify ethical concerns. Let’s see how well ChatGPT holds up when it’s put to the ethical test!

Algowatch

ALGOWATCH focuses on algorithmic literacy and disinformation. It has two main goals: highlighting the threat that algorithmic disinformation has on democracy and supporting media literacy professionals. Algowatch does this by addressing new disinformation forms, engaging participants through games and events, training mediators like teachers and journalists, and disseminating knowledge through innovative strategies.

Join Algowatch at #ExploreAI to try out interactive games and quizzes that develop digital skills and critical thinking about the benefits and challenges of accessing online information about topics like climate; health and well-being and democracy.

Talking Mask

Step into the future of robotics and AI with our interactive Talking Mask!

Connected to ChatGPT, this mask can listen to your words using speech-to-text technology, think through responses, and speak back using text-to-speech systems. Engage in a conversation and see how AI brings this robotic face to life, blending human-like interaction with advanced technology.

ISL Tours of European Researchers' Night

Explore AI is a family-friendly Artificial Intelligence exhibition that will be open to the public on Friday, 27 September in the Douglas Hyde Gallery (DHG) in Trinity College Dublin, as part of START European Researchers’ Night.

Join our two-part ISL-interpreted tour at the main entrance of Douglas Hyde Gallery in TCD at 5:30pm for a 45 minute tour of the Explore AI exhibit including the Irish Sign Language STEM Glossary project, interactive virtual reality exhibitions and pop-up talks in the AI Dilemma Café. A second tour will leave at 6:30 from the main DHG entrance again to take in other parts of Researchers’ night over on Front Square. All welcome!

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