TO ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF NSWAFI
You are invited to attend an Education Morning run by the NSW Association of Fire Investigators Inc. on the subject of:
This presentation provides an insightful overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its types, and practical applications for fire investigations and subrogation claims. It begins by explaining fundamental AI concepts, historical development, and various types of AI, including Reactive Machines, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind, and Self-Awareness.
The presentation highlights how AI processes massive datasets, identifies patterns, and makes predictive analyses, enhancing decision-making processes. It emphasizes that while AI can significantly improve efficiency and productivity, it cannot replace fire investigators but rather serve as a powerful tool to augment their capabilities.
Particular focus is given to Generative AI (Gen-AI) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) within forensic fire investigations, demonstrating how these technologies assist in tasks such as summarizing documents, preparing expert reports, analysing depositions, and cross-referencing case data. Practical AI applications include fire pattern recognition, image and video analysis, predictive modelling, simulation, natural language processing, and decision support systems.
The presentation also covers essential terminology, examples of AI tools, potential benefits, and ethical considerations related to AI integration in fire investigations. It underscores the importance of thorough verification of AI-generated content and the necessity for experts to maintain professional accountability while using AI tools.
The concluding segment addresses the legal landscape and recent developments, emphasizing the dual-edged nature of AI reliance in legal contexts, particularly when it comes to vetting expert witnesses and ensuring AI outputs are reliable and accurate.
A LINK TO THE MEETING WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL NON-NSWAFI MEMBERS THE DAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
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Robert Toth began his professional career in the fire service, dedicating nearly 21 years to this field. During his last decade in the service, he transitioned to law enforcement, specializing in fire investigations within both the public and private sectors. In 2002, following his retirement from the fire service, he established IRIS Fire Investigations, Inc., where he currently conducts origin and cause investigations in Colorado and neighbouring states.
In addition to his investigative work, Robert is highly regarded for his expertise and frequently sought after to deliver lectures and presentations on various topics. These include fire investigations, NFPA 921, interviewing techniques, internet technology, and digital photography training. His extensive knowledge has been shared with public agencies and private enterprises throughout the United States, as well as internationally in countries such as Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Botswana, and South Africa.
Furthermore, Robert is honoured to have held the esteemed position of President within the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
This presentation will be conducted live over Microsoft Teams. The Teams Meeting details will be provided the day prior to the event occuring.
REMEMBER: You do not need to be a Fire Investigator to attend these evenings.
| Ticket Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member of the NSW AFI | $0.00 | |
| Non-Member | $10.00 | |
| ANZFSS, NZAFI, QAFI and VAFI financial member | $0.00 | |
| Member of FICoP (public agency FI Unit) | $0.00 |
New South Wales, Australia
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