Meet UC domain experts and hear key considerations for implementing AI solutions across administrative disciplines, from protecting data to third-party vendor relationships. The four-part webinar series, hosted by the UC AI Council, provides UC faculty and staff operations and administration communities with the information and system wide network necessary for responsible and effective implementation of AI.
Register now for all four events in the series (one registration link per event). The series will take place Wednesday, March 26, April 9, and May 21, and Thursday, May 29, with all events running from 12-1 p.m., and content from the series will be available via UC Tech News after-the-fact. Register now, using the links below.
Target audiences:
UC faculty and staff operations and administration communities.
Four upcoming events in the series:
(1) AI & Third-Party Risk: Best Practices for Evaluating and Procuring AI Solutions [Learn More & Register now]
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 12-1 p.m.
Panelists: Lisa Ho, Bethanie Brown, Sajjad Matin, Gigi Capuyan
Host: UC AI Council
Contact: aicouncil@ucop.edu
As AI adoption accelerates, UC must carefully manage third-party risks when evaluating and purchasing AI-powered solutions. This webinar provides a roadmap for assessing AI tools, ensuring privacy, security, and compliance while mitigating risks. Our panel will guide attendees through key stages of AI acquisition, from pre-adoption considerations and vendor assessments to procurement strategies and risk advisories, equipping decision-makers with best practices for informed AI purchasing. This event is open to UC audiences only.
(2) AI in Action: UC AI Innovation Virtual Share Fair [Learn More & Register now]
Wednesday, April 9, 2025,12-1 p.m.
Panelists: Jennifer Lofthus, Diana Cox, Adam Getchell, Stefan Tomic, Anna Ahearn, Krithik Udayashankar
Host: UC AI Council
Contact: aicouncil@ucop.edu
See groundbreaking AI implementations transforming workplace safety, policy navigation, and administrative efficiency across the UC system. This interactive session features real-world AI use cases, with presenters sharing their journey from ideation to implementation, highlighting key challenges, lessons learned, and alignment with UC’s AI Principles. Whether you’re exploring AI for your own initiatives or looking to connect with peers, this event offers insights, collaboration, and inspiration to drive innovation.
(3) Generative AI and the Art of the Possible: Upskilling for the Future [Learn More & Register now]
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12-1 p.m.
Panelists: Sesh Murthy, Frederick Wehrle, Rolin Moe, Kristina Markman, Tamara Tate, Tina Austin, Eric Van Dusen
Host: UC AI Council
Contact: aicouncil@ucop.edu
As AI rapidly integrates into everyday life, educators must move beyond the hype to understand its real-world impact in the classroom. This webinar will explore the promise and pitfalls of AI in education and highlight why—and how—faculty can upskill to navigate this technological shift responsibly. Attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating AI effectively and insights into launching their own AI-driven classroom initiatives—whether by training custom models or leveraging existing tools. Through real-world case studies, faculty who have successfully incorporated AI into their workflow will share lessons learned, best practices, and actionable takeaways.
(4) Safe Handling of UC Data in Generative AI Applications [Learn More & Register now]
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 12-1 p.m.
Panelists: Sesh Murthy, Shea Lovan, Zainab Shakoor, Al Lavassani, Chris Mattmann
Host: UC AI Council
Contact: aicouncil@ucop.edu
As generative AI becomes more embedded in everyday applications, ensuring the safe handling of UC data is crucial. This webinar will explore key risks associated with AI tools, particularly those that may process sensitive data without user awareness. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, attendees will gain best practices for protecting institutional data, understanding controlled vs. uncontrolled AI applications, identifying hidden risks in third-party tools, and ensuring compliance with UC’s IS-3 policy.
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