Building Resilience: The Transformative Role of AI in Global Public Health Communication
Event recording available on YouTube.
CEID and the Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering present Building Resilience: The Transformative Role of AI in Global Public Health Communication.
When: Monday, April 8, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Where: Boston University Trustee Ballroom, 1 Silber Way, 9th Floor, Boston, MA and via Zoom
Join us for a thought-provoking guest lecture featuring Melissa Fleming, United Nations Undersecretary for Communications. In this engaging session, we will delve into the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of global public health communication.
The post-pandemic era has underscored the critical importance of effective communication strategies to address outbreaks, migration, political polarization and other global challenges. Melissa Fleming, a prominent figure in international communications, will share insights into the United Nations’ perspective on harnessing AI to build resilience in global communication.
She will bring fresh perspectives to the conversation, exploring the transformative potential of these technologies in shaping narratives, disseminating information, and fostering public understanding.
Key topics of discussion will include:
1. The evolving landscape of public health communication in the digital age.
2. The ethical considerations and challenges associated with the use of technology in communication.
3. The role of students in bridging the gap between complex scientific information and public understanding.