Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future—it’s here, shaping the ways we learn, work, and connect. From classrooms to boardrooms, AI holds extraordinary potential, but it also carries real risks: reinforcing bias, eroding trust, and widening inequities. In this timely and interactive session, Dr. Avriel Epps will unpack the changing landscape of AI through the lenses of power, culture, and possibility. Drawing on real-world examples and current research, Avriel will explore:

• How AI bias emerges and the ways it impacts marginalized communities.
• The responsibilities of educators, leaders, and organizations in guiding ethical use of AI.
• Practical strategies to navigate risk while leveraging AI for creativity, connection, and equity.
• How we can collectively shape a more human future in an increasingly automated world.