Generative AI Use in TTOs: Realizing the Potential and Mitigating the Pitfalls

Topics discussed include:

• Getting started with generative AI. How to begin the initial push for AI implementation into the TTO
• Use cases for TTOs
• Key challenges, and identifying and mitigating risks – including IP and data security
• Early lessons learned
• How AI has impacted workflow so far and our best case scenario for the future
• Moving forward now and plans for the near future

Generative Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT offer enormous potential to tech transfer offices in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness….

AI can automate preparatory tasks, freeing up staff for more strategic, creative, and high-value activities. It can also aid in decision-making by:

• Summarizing results from public sources: patent databases, scientific literature, and news.
• Helping the TTO populate forms and databases, saving considerable time and resources.
• Generating content for promotion and marketing.

However, there are risks associated with AI, including potential issues with data privacy and security, biases in AI algorithms, AI “hallucinations,” and others. That’s why knowing how to realize the potential of AI for TTO cost savings and efficiency while mitigating these risks is critical.

We’ve invited Joe Runge, JD, MS, Associate Director of the UNeTech Institute, Mary Albertson, CLP, RTTP, Director of the Office of Technology Licensing at Georgia Institute of Technology and Dvorah Graeser, PhD, US Patent Agent and Founder Of RocketSmart.io and KISSPatent to lead this program.

The two early adopters and AI consultant will share their experiences with implementing ChatGPT in this enlightening one-hour program.

This program will discuss in detail how each office has used AI-enabled programs and ChatGPT while Ms. Graeser will address key security challenges you may face when implementing these tools within your TTO.

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