Useful, Powerful, Dangerous: Thinking Clearly about AI with Mark James
Thu, 03 Sept
|The Purty Kitchen
Artificial intelligence is already changing the way we work, create and make decisions. But what does that really mean for our lives, and how should we think about it? Join us for an engaging evening of ideas, conversation and questions as Mark explores one of the defining technologies of our time.
Time & Location
03 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 22:30
The Purty Kitchen, 3-5, 3-5 Old Dunleary Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 X7W1, Ireland
Guests
About the event
About the speaker:
Mark James is a Lead Lecturer and Course Director at the UCD Professional Academy, where he specializes in Artificial Intelligence for Business, data analysis, and the EU AI Act. He also holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from University College Dublin. He frequently writes and speaks on AI literacy, digital transformation, and the future of work.
He is also the the co-founder of two private businesses. An AI corporate training firm that provides AI literacy programmes for professionals in specific sectors, and an AI strategy consultancy firm helping organisations implement AI solutions strategically, ethically, and effectively, delivering clear returns on investment.
Tickets
General Admission
Tap Talks is a live event series hosted in Dublin—thought‑provoking talks, good company, and plenty of time to chat afterwards. Your ticket includes: entry to the talk + Q&A. Arrival: please have your ticket ready to scan at the door (printed or on your phone). Seating: general admission Tickets are non-refundable except where an event is cancelled or changed by the organiser
€25.00
+€0.63 ticket service fee
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