UPDATE: Roundtable event on AI with Senator Griffo and Oneida County Executive Picente POSTPONED due to weather forecast; no new date has been determined yet

***NOTICE: The event has been POSTPONED due to the weather forecast for this evening. No new date has been determined yet. Original report below:

ROME- Artificial Intelligence. Officials say it’s becoming a tricky reality for our modern society.

Officials say AI was initially designed with useful intent, but its drawbacks have drawn up numerous concerns from all around the world.

To help address these concerns, New York State Senator Joe Griffo and Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. have organized a roundtable discussion and the public is invited to attend.

The event is slated for Wednesday, February 28 at Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus (1101 Floyd Avenue) from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

“The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common,” Griffo said.

“Given its widespread emergence, many people have questions and/or concerns and want to learn more about this technology. I thank Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and our panelists for taking part in this important and informative discussion.”

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“Artificial Intelligence has become a hot button topic as of late, and like with many other things, there are legitimate concerns and outright falsehoods surrounding it,” Oneida County Executive Picente Jr. said.

“AI has the potential to significantly improve many areas of our lives, but we must tread carefully as we explore its capabilities and the negative aspects that could arise. I look forward to educating the public through a robust discussion about the pros and cons of this emerging technology and I thank Sen. Griffo and our panelists for participating.”

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The panel will discuss what is artificial intelligence is, its potential benefits and drawbacks and other related topics. Panelists will include:

* Anthony Martino, director of the Northeast Cybersecurity and Forensics Center at Utica University.
* Charles Green, cofounder, president and CEO of AIS.
* Dr. Andy Drozd, president, CEO and chief scientist of ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC.
* Stephen J. Acquario, executive director of the New York State Association of Counties and member of the National Association of Counties Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Committee.

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