Episode Summary
Investing Matters is a segment of the Wealth Exchange podcast hosted by Ethan Astaneh. In this segment, Ethan discusses planning topics, market commentary, general investing, and education on Nicola Wealth’s unique pool of funds with an array of featured guests.
In this episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Ethan Astaneh hosts a special three-part series on Making Sense of AI. In Part 1, he is joined by Dr. Bethany Edmunds, a renowned leader in Computer Science and STEM education. As the Director of Computer Science and a Teaching Professor at Northeastern University’s Vancouver campus, she shares her journey into the field of computer sciences and her passion for teaching.
Delving into the subject of AI, Dr. Edmunds takes us through its history, explains its fundamental concepts, and distinguishes it from machine learning. She also highlights the challenges of algorithmic bias, explores the regulation of technology for commercial purposes, and addresses the contrasting theories surrounding AI's future impact.
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Guest Bio
Dr. Bethany Edmunds
Dr. Bethany Edmunds is recognized leader in Computer Science and STEM education within North America. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rutgers University where she researched Reinforcement Learning. Bethany is passionate about breaking down barriers to create greater diversity, access, and inclusivity within the technology community. She brings together expertise in software development, machine learning, and educational innovation to create STEM opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Dr. Edmunds has been named one of BC Business's Most Influential Women in STEM, Business in Vancouver's Forty under 40, and YWCA’s Women of Distinction and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Artificial Intelligence Network of British Columbia
About the Host - Ethan Astaneh
Ethan is a Wealth Advisor in the firm’s Vancouver office. He provides strategic advice to high net worth business owners, professionals, and retirees, and offers his clients a wide range of financial services, including; retirement income planning, business succession, and continuation planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, charitable giving, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Ethan is also the host for the Lead Impact and Market Commentary segments of the Wealth Exchange podcast.
For his full bio, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/our-team/ethan-astaneh
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