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Ever wondered how AI works, how your phone fixes a glitchy photo, or how your data stays safe online? This session lifts the lid on the hidden world of digital magic - powered by maths! Through fun and accessible talks, you'll discover how simple ideas shape powerful technologies, from artificial intelligence to data transmission and encryption. No maths degree needed - just curiosity! Come and explore the incredible ways maths helps our modern world tick behind the scenes.
Demystifying AI: Simple Equations, Complex Behaviours
Dr Henry Moss
(Researcher)
AI is all around us, but what is it really? In this talk, Henry will break down AI by showing that it’s based on simple maths – simpler maths than you might think! He’ll look at how AI systems learn patterns from large amounts of data and how they can mimic human-like behaviour through basic equations. No prior knowledge is needed - just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
A oCmedy of Errosr
Dr Dan Fretwell
(Lecturer in Security and Protection Science)
In today’s world, we rely on the ability to store and send large amounts of digital data every day. But have you ever wondered how data can travel across the world without getting lost or damaged? Or how things like QR codes and CDs still work even when scratched? The answer lies in mathematics! In this talk, Dan will explain how math helps ensure data is sent and received accurately, using a simple magic trick to demonstrate the process.
Cryptography: How Maths keeps our secrets!
Dr Jess Jay
(Lecturer in Security and Protection Science)
People have always wanted to keep secrets, and cryptography is the art of doing just that - keeping information safe from others. In today’s world, where huge amounts of personal data are stored digitally, cryptography is more important than ever to protect against hackers. Modern encryption methods use pure mathematics to secure our data. In this talk, Jess will explore how maths helps us share information securely without ever having to communicate it directly.
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