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Join Us for the Next Science Café: AI’s Impact on the Workplace – October 15
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
| Location: | 1049 Bank St - The Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch |
| Cost: | Free |
Join Carleton Science on Wednesday, October 15 for the next Science Café: From Fear to Opportunity: AI’s Impact on the Workplace.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we live and work, but what does this really mean for the future of employment? Some predict mass automation and the disappearance of entire professions, while others imagine new forms of work and opportunities we can’t yet foresee. Beyond the headlines, the reality is complex and deeply tied to questions of fairness, human creativity, and how we choose to use these technologies.
At this Science Café, Dr. Majid Komeili, Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science, will explore the promises and challenges of AI in the workplace, raising questions such as: Which kinds of work are most likely to be transformed? How might AI alter the skills we value? And what role should human judgment and empathy play in an increasingly automated world? Rather than offering simple answers, the goal is to invite discussion about how we might shape a future where AI and people work together in meaningful ways.