Although many people are scared of what AI will bring in the future, Ged’s talk seeks to shift the paradigm and looks forward to a time when the transformative power of software is democratised and accessible to everyone, not just those with specialised knowledge. He will explain why we can all be optimistic about an AI driven tomorrow and show how we can prepare for it today.

Ged Byrne is a father, husband, and tech enthusiast. He first learnt to code on his ZX81 in the early 80s and has decades of experience in software development. Ged has been eagerly following the progress of Artificial Intelligence since childhood and is excited by the recent breakthroughs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx