Published May 10, 2024, 10:39 a.m.
DeMaCS - Seminario Ettore Ritacco 16 maggio 2024 - Aula Pitagora (ex MT11) - ore 15:00
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Abstract
Generative AI presents unprecedented opportunities, yet, like any emerging technology, it demands a thorough comprehension of its core principles to be effectively leveraged. This seminar is designed to provide a gentle introduction to Generative AI, delving into its key aspects and elucidating the most widely used techniques. Participants can expect to gain soft insights into Autoregressive models, Variational Autoencoders, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Diffusion models, and Transformers. Through this exploration, attendees will not only grasp the theoretical foundations but also develop a practical understanding of how these techniques can be applied in a creative context.
Short bio
Ettore Ritacco serves a Researcher at the University of Udine, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics since October 2022. Prior to this role, he held a position as a Researcher at the Institute of High Performance Computing and Networks (ICAR-CNR) of the National Research Council of Italy, located in Rende (CS) (Italy).
His expertise spans across data science, data analytics, and the enabling technologies that drive them. His research focuses on a variety of areas including Data Generation, Generative AI, User Profiling and Behavioral Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Smart Maintenance, Social Network Analysis, Recommendation Systems, Information Propagation and Diffusion, Profiling for Cyber Security, as well as Latent Factor and Deep Learning models. Ettore is deeply engaged in exploring the latest frontiers of Computer Science and Technology, particularly those aimed at analyzing Complex Big Data.