AI and the Intelligence Explosion (Phoenix)

AI and the Intelligence Explosion (Phoenix)

  • ALL AGES

This free, non-technical workshop is open to anyone who’s ever wondered where artificial intelligence might ultimately lead.

By AI Safety Awareness Foundation

Date and time

Tuesday, July 1 · 4 - 6pm MST

Location

Burton Barr Central Library

1221 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES

(This event will be held in Meeting Room A of Burton Barr Central Library.)

This free, non-technical workshop is open to anyone who’s ever wondered where artificial intelligence might ultimately lead and wants to explore the topic in a relaxed, fun, and interactive setting.

We’ll review the history of Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the astonishing progress made over just the last two years.

From there we’ll dive into big-picture ideas that excite (and sometimes unsettle) researchers: the singularity, the intelligence explosion hypothesis, and the possibility of superintelligence. Using playful thought experiments and small-group activities, we’ll unpack why reward hacking, instrumental convergence, and rapid self-improvement matter—even if you’ve never written a line of code.

Expect approachable explanations, live demos, collaborative forecasts, and plenty of room for questions. Come curious; leave with a clearer picture of where AI could be heading and how we might navigate the journey together.

For more information visit https://aisafetyawarenessfoundation.org

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a background in coding or deep learning to attend?

Nope, this workshop is accessible to anyone regardless of their technical background.

What should I bring to this workshop?

You won't need anything for this workshop. We will provide notetaking supplies if you wish to take notes.

Is predicting the future of AI even possible?

To an extent, yes. There has never been a technology like AI, so any predictions we make are going to be very uncertain and sensitive to new developments. However, we can learn a lot from what's possible today and what experts expect to see in the near future.

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FreeJul 1 · 4:00 PM MST