Transformative technologies are defined as tech that can facilitate mental health, emotional wellbeing, and enhanced human thriving. These have also been less optimistically labelled as disruptive technology.

Today, we are beginning to feel the impacts of three transformative technologies within our society:

1. Big data

2. Artificial intelligence

3. Blockchain and cryptocurrency

These transformative technologies have the potential to help us in our day-to-day lives. However, there are significant ethical implications to these technologies for:

• Privacy

• Professional judgement/critical thinking

• Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)

Applicable for

The webinar will benefit professionals seeking the ethical implications of three transformative technologies (Big data, AI and Blockchain)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

· Define transformative technologies

· Understand the big three transformative technologies: Big data, Artificial intelligence, Blockchain and cryptocurrency

· Identify the ethical considerations and implications of each of these three transformative technologies

Seminar Leader: Garth Sheriff

Presented by PD Partner: Sheriff Consulting

What to Expect

· This is a Live Virtual Seminar where class size has been limited to allow for an interactive learning environment.

· This seminar will not be recorded.

· Course materials, links and credentials will be emailed to you two business days before the seminar. Once sent, the email will also be found in your Account Communication tab of the CPA Manitoba Member Portal.

· Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, and some may require webcam and microphone capabilities – if you have concerns about the interaction required for this course, please email [email protected]

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