Artificial Intelligence Expert, Academic, Entrepreneur, Author
Assoc. Prof. Şebnem Özdemir addresses deepfake technology—one of the most dangerous threats created by artificial intelligence—through striking examples. Deepfake refers to AI applications that mimic real people's facial expressions, voices, and mannerisms to produce fake yet highly convincing content. With the rise of video calls and social media sharing, individuals' facial data has become easily accessible, dramatically amplifying the scale of this threat.
In this talk, you will learn how deepfake technology lays the groundwork for reputational attacks, international crises, and even coup attempts. Şebnem Özdemir not only explains the problem but also shares how you can protect yourself against this digital illusion. In this new era where the line between real and fake is rapidly blurring, digital awareness has never been more critical.
Jobs and Professions of the Future
Assoc. Prof. Şebnem Özdemir demonstrates how artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies are transforming the business world through compelling examples. While it once took generations for a profession to evolve, today a student entering university may witness their entire field completely transformed by the time they graduate. From sandwich-making robot designers to data poisoning specialists, the professions of the future are being rewritten in both definition and content.
In this talk, scientific and strategic answers are provided to questions such as which competencies will come to the fore, and which professions will transform or disappear. Şebnem Özdemir discusses how individuals and organizations can adapt to this change. Change is inevitable, but with the right preparation, it is possible to be among those shaping this new world.
Metaverse
Assoc. Prof. Şebnem Özdemir examines the concept of the Metaverse not merely as a technological development, but as a major turning point in terms of human behavior, social norms, and ethical values. This new reality—where experiences impossible in the physical world can be lived in the virtual universe—has the potential to reshape everything from the ways we socialize to justice systems.
In this talk, multiple dimensions of the Metaverse are discussed, from its infrastructure to its commercial models, from identity to security. Ethical dilemmas that may be encountered in the virtual universe, the effects on children's value systems, and the social norms that await us in the future are explored in detail. The boundaries of worlds we thought we knew are being redrawn. The question is: how prepared are we for this transformation?
Being Human in the Age of Generative AI
Assoc. Prof. Şebnem Özdemir illustrates how generative AI is transforming our roles in professional life through striking examples. Today, artificial intelligence capable of producing content, conducting analysis, and developing designs within seconds is present in every aspect of our lives. But as we work alongside such a capable "new colleague," how does the meaning of being human change?
This talk emphasizes the need to open new spaces for ourselves by collaborating with AI rather than competing against it. While acknowledging that our comfort zones have been disrupted, Şebnem Özdemir argues that we can build an entirely new mental comfort zone together with generative AI. She invites us to explore together the ways of existing as individuals in this changing world.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Data
Assoc. Prof. Şebnem Özdemir emphasizes that artificial intelligence is not merely an engineering discipline, but a revolutionary transformation pushing the boundaries of human cognition. Today's AI systems are evolving not only with data but also with learning capabilities. Artificial intelligence, once confined to science fiction scenarios, is now real and impactful enough to serve as an assistant to CEOs.
In this talk, the future role of data-driven thinking, the position of the human mind vis-à-vis artificial intelligence, and the future scenarios that technology is preparing us for are discussed. Şebnem Özdemir invites her audience to discover how we can align with this transformation rather than fear the rise of technology. In this new era where data and intelligence are intertwined, the role of humanity is being redefined.
