To help UC faculty and staff make informed, responsible and effective decisions around artificial intelligence implementation, the UC AI Council will host a four-part webinar series. Each event will feature AI experts from throughout the UC technology community.
Select each event name to register and receive Zoom information.
AI & Third-Party Risk: Best Practices for Evaluating and Procuring AI Solutions
March 26, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
Featured panelists: Lisa Ho, Bethanie Brown, Sajjad Matin and Gigi Capuyan
As AI adoption accelerates, UC must carefully manage third-party risks when evaluating and purchasing AI-powered solutions. This webinar provides a roadmap for assessing AI tools and ensuring privacy, security, and compliance while mitigating risks. Our panel will guide attendees through key stages of AI acquisition, from pre-adoption considerations and vendor assessments to procurement strategies and risk advisories, equipping decision-makers with best practices for informed AI purchasing. This event is intended for UC audiences only.
AI in Action: UC AI Innovation Virtual Share Fair
April 9, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
Featured panelists: Jennifer Lofthus, Diana Cox, Adam Getchell, Stefan Tomic, Anna Ahearn and Krithik Udayashankar
See groundbreaking AI implementations transforming workplace safety, policy navigation, and administrative efficiency across the UC system. This interactive session features real-world AI use cases, with presenters sharing their journey from ideation to implementation, highlighting key challenges, lessons learned, and alignment with UC’s AI Principles. Whether you’re exploring AI for your initiatives or looking to connect with peers, this event offers insights, collaboration, and inspiration to drive innovation.
Generative AI and the Art of the Possible: Upskilling for the Future
May 21, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
Featured panelists: Sesh Murthy, Frederick Wehrle and Rolin Moe
As AI reshapes education, faculty must move beyond the hype to understand its real-world impact in the classroom. This webinar explores AI’s promise and challenges, offering practical strategies for integrating AI effectively. Educators will gain insights from real-world case studies, learning best practices, and actionable takeaways to launch AI-driven classroom initiatives, from training custom models to leveraging existing tools.
Safe Handling of UC Data in Generative AI Applications
May 29, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
Featured panelists: Sesh Murthy, Shea Lovan, Lisa Ho
As generative AI becomes more embedded in everyday applications, ensuring the safe handling of UC data is crucial. This webinar will explore key risks associated with AI tools, particularly those that may process sensitive data without user awareness. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, attendees will gain best practices for protecting institutional data, understanding controlled vs. uncontrolled AI applications, identifying hidden risks in third-party tools, and ensuring compliance with UC’s IS-3 policy.
For questions, contact aicouncil@ucop.edu. Learn more about the UC AI Council.