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2023/09/06
[Sharing Notice for Taiwan AICoE Lecture Event] Lecture by Renowned American Scholar Professor Lawrence Lessig from Harvard University.

Lecture by Renowned American Scholar, Professor Lawrence Lessig from Harvard University

On the morning of September 18th, Taiwan AICoE has arranged a lecture event featuring the renowned American scholar, Professor Lawrence Lessig from Harvard University, who will share his insights on "AI and Democracy." In addition, they have invited Professor Lien-Hang Kuo from National Chengchi University, Professor Yung-Jen Hsu from National Taiwan University, Professor Jing-Yi Liu, Secretary-General Yi-Hsiu Hou from the School of Artificial Intelligence, and g0v founder Chia-Liang Kao to join the discussion on the theme "Challenges and Responses in the Rapid Development of AI."

Professor Lessig has an impressive and diverse background, known for his profound insights in areas such as internet culture, creative commons, and technology law. His thoughts and research have played a significant role in shaping the development of the modern digital society (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Lessig). AICoE and AI research projects have long focused on the value and challenges of AI in terms of data governance, legal frameworks, and society, striving to improve the AI development environment in Taiwan. Professor Lessig's lecture is expected to bring broader perspectives to the research team. They cordially invite everyone to participate and register online before September 13th, looking forward to a successful event that will surely leave a lasting impact.

[Event Information]

Date: September 18th (Monday) 9:30 AM - 11:50 AM (Registration: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM)

Location: NCCU Public Enterprise Center | 10th Floor A1034 Conference Room

Registration Link: https://seminars.tca.org.tw/D15o01383.aspx

[Professor Lessig's Profile]

Current Position: Professor at Harvard Law School

Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from Yale University, Master of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from the University of Pennsylvania

Experience:

  • Professor at Stanford Law School, where he founded the Center for Internet and Society (2000)
  • Professor at the University of Chicago Law School
  • Founder of Equal Citizens (2016)
  • Founding board member of Creative Commons (2001)
  • Member of AXA Research Fund Scientific Board, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society, and more

Honors: Named the most important intellectual property thinker of the internet generation by The New Yorker (2002), recipient of awards including the Webby Award, Scientific American 50 Award, and Fastcase 50 Award.