Since a test of Open AI broke into "Hugging Face," high-profile CEO's and front-line in the field of Artifical Intelligence have been challenging the pace and direction of AI innovation. Some are predicting human extinction. How probable is that? What are the ways it could happen? What would it mean to slow innovation? What would be the benefits and risks and to whom? Who would make the many decisions involved? What if "we" (in the US) agree to slow down but other nations do not?
Attend the AI Interest Group meeting to discuss this topic. We've identified a few examples of experts - from philosophers to tech pioneers - offering thoughtful views on the potential for misalignment between human and AI goals leading to catastrophic consequences. Listen or read, and share what you're learning from your own investigation.
Here are a few from our current list:
Join us - newcomers are welcome.
Want to try something with AI? Go to ChatGPT or Google Gemini , enter a question, and see what happens. These services are free! Do not include any personal information.
Questions? Interested in meeting but unable to attend on the scheduled date? Send email to group organizer Joanne Gainen,
joanne@gainen.com.
