Thanks to the author Lewis Carroll, the phrase “wonderland” has been defined as a place that elicits admiration and wonder, to create a place of magical charm. But as we’ve seen and experienced in 2023, in the context of AI, it takes on a more relevant meaning as a place of great opportunity and potentially serious concerns - that generative AI might pose a “civilizational risk”, as recently reported to have been stated in US Congressional hearings by a well known high-tech executive.

This year’s Silicon Catalyst Semiconductor Industry Forum will discuss how the AI era we’ve now entered will impact our industry, our society and most importantly, the world we live in. The panelists will share their thoughts on how best to address some key questions that arise as we look to navigate the years ahead in our new AI wonderland:

The panelists will share their thoughts on how best to address some key questions that arise as we look to navigate the years ahead in our new AI wonderland:

• What are the AI technologies that will create new business models and industries?

• What are the implications to semiconductor industry success for incumbents & startups?

• How do we address the power-hungry AI hyper-scalers’ impact on our energy resources?

• What impact will potential government and industry regulations have on innovation?