AI in technical communication: use cases, legal aspects and the future of our profession

  • Presentation
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Technical Communication
  • 06. March
  • 16:10 - 16:55 PM (CET)
  • Linus + Bill
  • finished
  •  Ulrike Parson

    Ulrike Parson

    • parson AG

Contents

AI applications such as ChatGPT are disrupting text and image generation and will also change the world of technical communication. The presentation will provide an overview of current developments in AI and a number of use cases for AI in technical communication: from generating and reviewing text and images, to rewriting text, providing chatbots for technical documentation content, and instant translation. The use cases will be illustrated with examples and features from a range of component content management systems, content delivery platforms, and other solutions. We will look at the regulations of the future European AI Act and the consequences of the AI revolution for our jobs as technical communicators.

Takeaways

  • How to use AI in technical communication?
  • Which systems already provide AI functionality?
  • Which legal aspects do we need to consid?
  • Will technical writers become obsolete?

Speaker

 Ulrike Parson

Ulrike Parson

  • parson AG
Biography

Ulrike Parson is the founder and CEO of parson AG, a service provider for technical communication headquartered in Hamburg with over 25 years experience in technical communication. She works primarily as a consultant in her specialist areas of intelligent information, content strategy and the digitalization of content processes. Ulrike is a member of the iiRDS Steering Committee.