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Organized by: Brains and Barstools — https://www.eventbrite.com/o/114602262361Brains and Barstools brings captivating professors to Canada bars for vivid lectures that spark curiosity and connection over drinks.
On December 16, we present in Ottawa : "Who’s Really Controlling Your Dinner? AI and the Future of Food" by Prof. Kelly Bronson
Expect an eye-opening evening exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the food system — from the farms where our food is grown to the grocery stores where we buy it.
AI might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about dinner. But what if the price of your groceries, the way your food is produced, or even who gets hired to serve your fast-food order is increasingly shaped by algorithms?
From chatbots hiring fast-food workers and Fitbits tracking cows to dynamic pricing in grocery stores, AI is finding its way into almost every corner of the food system. And these changes have consequences for what we eat, what we pay, and who benefits.
In this fascinating lecture, Prof. Kelly Bronson explores how AI is reshaping our food system — and what that means for all of us. Through real-world case studies (and perhaps a few props!), she'll unpack how these technologies are being used, who they serve, and what happens when decisions about something as fundamental as food are increasingly handed over to algorithms.
But this isn't just a story about technology taking over. While the consequences aren't always rosy, there are ways to intervene. Prof. Bronson will explore concrete strategies for individuals and communities to help shape a fairer food system.
Because when it comes to AI, much depends on dinner.
� About the incredible Prof. Kelly Bronson
Prof. Kelly Bronson is the Canada Research Chair in Science & Society and a Full Professor of Sociology at the University of Ottawa.
With a background in biology and training as a social scientist, her research examines the tensions that emerge between science and society around controversial technologies, particularly big data and artificial intelligence.
Her work focuses on bringing public values into conversations about technology and policy, helping shape more ethical approaches to technological governance. She is the author of three books on AI in agriculture, including her forthcoming book, AI at the Table, published by the University of California Press.
Join us for an evening exploring the hidden role of AI in the food we eat — and why the future of dinner is about much more than what's on your plate.
� Date: December 16th, 2026
� Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
� Location: The Senate Tavern on Clarence
� Speaker: Prof. Kelly Bronson
� Seats are limited!
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The Senate Tavern on Clarence, 33 Clarence Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M4, CA, Canada
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