Artificial Intelligence has a big share in the technological breakthroughs that we are seeing today from self-driving cars to intelligent voice assistants, along with many others. In her talk, she explains to us the effect AI has on our community and how we can embrace the new technology in our life. From her work, she has been named a City AI Ambassador. Her passion for tech, and her desire for knowledge lead her to where she is today, an inspiration to all girls and boys who are seeking passionate knowledge. Maarouf is a community manager at Beirut AI, a local community that is part of a global network of AI communities around the globe. They host events to share the knowledge of practitioners with anyone interested in applying AI or just learning about it. They also host a technical workshop approximately once a month where they code hands-on on Data Science or Machine Learning problems. They aim to create an all-inclusive community of talent in Lebanon, centered around Artiļ¬cial Intelligence, where any member can join, connect and share knowledge with the rest.
Maarouf is also a Research Assistant in Machine Learning at the American University of Beirut and a Scholar at the Arab World’s Largest Education Fund. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
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