IFB2016 experts to discuss threat of artificial intelligence to our jobs

Leading minds in technology and computing will debate whether artificial intelligence poses a threat to our jobs at a free event at Liverpool's International Festival for Business (IFB2016) . A panel which will include a brain specialist, a tech lawyer, a technology expert and a union leader will explore the possibility of humans becoming obsolete in the workplace in reality. 'Man and Woman Vs Machine: Is AI Going to Take Your Job?' is an hour-long event, being held on Thursday, June 16, at 3.30pm at Exhibition Centre Liverpool, and is part of the IFB2016 'Blue Skies' programme featuring a number of high-profile speakers . The advancement of Artificial Intelligence and its use in modern life has prompted debate on whether men and women will be needed to work in business in years to come. Stefan Stern, the director of High Pay Centre, a UK think tank, will chair the discussion which will include Gareth Stokes, a partner at law firm DLA Piper, Dave Lester, associate professor on The Human Brain Project at the University of Manchester, Sarah Black, production manager at Siemens and Phil Jennings from UNIGlobal.