COMP 50th Anniversary Distinguished Talk Series - "AI Companion 2.0: Transforming Zoom into an AI-First Work Platform" by Dr HUANG Xuedong
Research Seminar
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Date
07 Nov 2024
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Organiser
Department of Computing
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Time
11:00 - 12:00
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Venue
Hybrid (F2F / Online via Zoom)
Speaker
Dr HUANG Xuedong
Summary
As AI technology rapidly evolves, Zoom is shifting from being a meeting company to an AI-first work platform with the introduction of AI Companion 2.0. In this talk, Xuedong Huang, Chief Technology Officer of Zoom, will explore how AI Companion 2.0 redefines the future of work by integrating generative AI capabilities that enhance productivity. This transformation enables users to seamlessly manage tasks, optimize workflows, and unlock new levels of efficiency across the entire workday. Join him as he delves into the innovative features of AI Companion 2.0 and Zoom’s vision for the next generation of AI-driven Workplace.
Keynote Speaker
Dr HUANG Xuedong
Chief Technology Officer
Zoom
Dr HUANG Xuedong, the Chief Technology Officer at Zoom, leads the company’s AI efforts to enhance user experience and productivity for millions of customers worldwide. With over 30 years of experience in AI, Dr Huang is a recognized leader and innovator, having achieved several industry-first human parity AI milestones with his Microsoft colleagues and holding over 170 US patents. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as a fellow of IEEE and ACM. Dr Huang holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, an MS from Tsinghua University, and a BS from Hunan University. He is also the co-author of a widely used textbook on spoken language processing. Passionate about advancing AI, Dr Huang is committed to empowering people to communicate and collaborate more effectively through cutting-edge technology.
