# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Want to start using artificial intelligence but worried about the risks? This workshop is here to help you.About this EventAI brings real risks alongside the benefits and a lot of organisations are walking into them without realising.This session is a plain look at where things can go wrong and what it might cost you. We will cover how businesses end up handing over their intellectual property without meaning to, often through everyday use of free tools that train on whatever you feed them.We will look at how personal information gets exposed and what that means for you and the people you hold data about.There is also the money side, as many organisations have already been caught out by runaway costs when nobody kept an eye on their usage of AI.You will leave knowing what to watch for and the practical steps that reduce your exposure.This sessions is aimed at small businesses and charities who want to use AI sensibly without getting burned. No prior technical knowledge needed.What's On? Explore the benefits and the risks of using artificial intelligence. Learn about how to keep your data and intellectual property safe.Tips and tricks to using AI sensibly. About Digital PathfindersThis fully funded event is part of the Digital Pathfinders programme, supported by the North East Combined Authority. Attendance is exclusive to SMEs, charities, and social enterprises registered or trading in County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, or Sunderland.To attend, you'll need to register with the Digital Pathfinders programme, which provides access to additional workshops, events, and one-to-one support. If you haven’t yet registered with the programme, you’ll be prompted to do so after signing up. Registration details can be found at digitalpathfinders.uk.For questions or accessibility requirements, please email: hello@digitalpathfinders.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gateshead/ai-myths-risks-and-benefits/100001991453693606 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, workshops, business, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Northern Design Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Gateshead - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Northern Design Centre - **lat**: 54.9664985 - **long**: -1.5952732 - **full address**: Northern Design Centre, Abbott's Hill, Gateshead, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3d85748068fc484ee52ffecc6acc39adf2b29ff99707faf5c56c2571b12d1478-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfeffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783360164 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits being held? - **A:** AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Northern Design Centre, Abbott's Hill, Gateshead, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits? - **A:** AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits is organized by Digital Pathfinders. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gateshead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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