The 28th Event of the Vienna Evaluation Network took place on November 23, 2023, 4-5.30pm CET.

Topic: Hacking by the Prompt: AI and Evaluation

by guest speaker Silva Ferretti

View or download slides here

Silva Ferretti has worked in international development for more than 25 years, and she is still eager to learn and engage. She worked mainly as a consultant for international NGOs and UN agencies, practising in over fifty countries and covering a vast array of topics, such as humanitarian responses, peace-making, urban development, child soldiers, feminist practices, migration and climate change – just to mention the most recent ones. She love both narratives and tech. AI is where they meet. Let’s explore this exciting crossroads together.

Two of Silva’s publications for an introductory read:

• ChatGPT: considering the role of artificial intelligence in the field of evaluation (AEA 365 Blog)
• Is Artificial Intelligence smart enough to make our evaluation work easier, and how far we can go with using it? (Eval Forward)

WHEN: Thursday, November 23, 2023, 4-5.30pm CET

WHERE: This was an online event. 

The event started with a presentation by the guest speaker. After the presentation, a discussion about the topic took place.

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View or download slides (PDF) here

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