CAD Seminar Series: Leon Xu - Silicon Intelligence with Purpose: Solutions for Life and Exploration
When:
January 22, 2025
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Event category:
Seminar
Hybrid
Speaker: Leon Xu, Microsoft
Time: Wednesday, January 22, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Location for in-person participants: 1146 FAB
Zoom link for online audience: https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/92845590121?pwd=CpRA5Wa5gzSMn2xiVkR2abD83O5nrH.1
Title: Silicon Intelligence with Purpose: Solutions for Life and Exploration
Abstract: The presentation explores how to build Silicon Intelligence applications with a clear purpose to enhance human life. They begin by addressing the challenge of transforming traditional search into a task completion engine, enabling users to achieve goals efficiently. The journey continues with solutions designed to assist business owners by introducing chatbot copilots that streamline operations and improve customer engagement. Finally, the focus shifts to personalization feeds, which empower users to explore knowledge, discover new interests, and share passions effectively.
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Bio: Leon Xu is an engineer and leader in the tech industry with extensive experience in software development, data systems, and machine learning. He is the co-founder of UrbanQ, a recommendation startup that was acquired, a founding member of the Zillow data team, and a founding leader of Electronic Arts' Digital Platform. At Microsoft, Leon has held leadership roles in various teams, including Commerce, Microsoft Ads, Local & Map Search, and News Ranker. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Peking University and an MS in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.
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CAD Seminar Series: Advancing Knowledge, Innovation, and Collaboration in Computation, AI, and Data Science (CAD)
The CAD Seminar Series is a dedicated platform for advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration across the fields of Computation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. This series brings together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest developments, tackle emerging challenges, and drive forward-thinking solutions at the convergence of these critical disciplines.
Objectives:
• Advance Knowledge: Share cutting-edge research and insights that push the boundaries of what is known in CAD.
• Foster Innovation: Encourage the development of novel ideas and solutions through interdisciplinary dialogue and creative thinking.
• Promote Collaboration: Unite expertise across disciplines and build bridges between academia, industry, and government to address complex problems and create opportunities for joint ventures.
Schedule: The seminars will be held on a weekly basis (unless otherwise noted) throughout the academic year. For Winter 2025, the seminars are tentatively scheduled for Wednesdays from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and will be available both in-person at 1146 FAB and online. Each seminar will spotlight a particular topic, providing an in-depth exploration and fostering lively discussions.
Target Audience: The CAD Seminar Series is designed for a diverse audience, including faculty, researchers, students, and professionals in Computation, AI, Data Science, and related fields. It serves as a forum for exchanging ideas, networking, and contributing to the growth of these rapidly evolving areas. We highly recommend in-person attendance to enhance engagement and networking opportunities with speakers and fellow participants.
Call for Participation: We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and students. Whether presenting your work, participating in discussions, or attending as a learner, your involvement is crucial to the success of this collaborative initiative.