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<p class="msipheader60020918" align="Center" style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#EEDC00">RMIT Classification: Trusted</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The world of search has undergone a remarkable transformation, from simple keyword queries to a complex, all-pervasive automated decision-making system.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">With this year marking two important anniversaries: 25 years since Google’s founding and 30 years since the release of the first web search engine, JumpStation, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the profound impact of search on society.
The rise in prominence of ChatGPT and other generative AI systems also offers an opportunity to examine the future of information access.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join us for the <b><a href="https://www.admscentre.org.au/event/web-search-revolution/">The Web Search Revolution: The Past, Present, and Future of Web Search – Google, ChatGPT, Bing, and Beyond</a></b>, a one-day interdisciplinary event
that will delve into the history, evolution, and future of search. Our speakers, including distinguished researchers in the field of search engines and industry experts, will explore the following questions:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">What has been the societal impact of this near-ubiquitous technology?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">What lessons can we learn from the success and pitfalls of introducing search to large-scale platforms?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">How will generative AI shape the future of information access?<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The event will culminate in a lively evening debate: <a href="https://www.admscentre.org.au/event/generative-ai-should-be-stopped/">
Generative AI Should Be Stopped!</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with leading thinkers and gain new insights into one of the defining technologies of our time.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date</b> - Thursday 17 August 2023<br>
<b>Location -</b> RMIT University’s Kaleide Theatre & Online<br>
<b>Register - </b>Tickets are free however registration is essential<b>: </b><a href="https://www.admscentre.org.au/event/web-search-revolution/">admscentre.org/web-search</a>
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