Wednesday, May 14, Steve Jacob
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our societies and sparking numerous debates about its challenges and opportunities. The field of evaluation is no exception. Whether AI is met with enthusiasm, skepticism, or criticism, one thing is certain: evaluators will need to develop and master new skills to adapt to this evolving landscape.
This presentation will provide insights into both the potential and the risks of AI in evaluation, while highlighting the essential competencies needed to evaluate in a world where this technology plays an increasingly important role.
Steve Jacob is a full professor in the Department of Political Science at Université Laval (Québec City). He is the director of the Research Laboratory on the Performance and Evaluation of Public Action (PerfEval). Over the course of his career, Steve Jacob has received several awards, including the Prix reconnaissance from the Société québécoise d'évaluation de programme in 2013 for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of program evaluation practice in Quebec.