SRI Seminar Series: Daniel E. Ho, “Large legal fictions: Assessing the reliability of AI in legal research”
What emerging risk frameworks and policy considerations for the use of advanced technologies like AI in high-stakes contexts are on the horizon? Join Stanford’s Daniel E. Ho to learn about assessing the reliability of AI in legal research.
SRI Seminar Series: Henry Shevlin, “All too human? Identifying and mitigating ethical risks of Social AI”
What ethical risks might occur when AI systems are used for human social needs like romance, companionship, or entertainment? Join the University of Cambridge’s Henry Shevlin for an exploration of the potential benefits and harms of social AI.
SRI Seminar Series: Aziz Huq, “The geopolitics of digital regulation”
How is the regulation of digital technologies influenced by geopolitical competition? Join the University of Chicago’s Aziz Huq for a talk on the future of the governance of technology.
SRI Seminar Series: Rediet Abebe, “When does resource allocation require prediction?”
How can algorithms contribute to or reduce inequality? Join Rediet Abebe to explore how mathematics and computation can support more equitable outcomes in the public sphere.
SRI Seminar Series: Laura Rosella, “From development to deployment: Can we improve the health of populations with AI?”
How can AI systems better support public health planning and policy? Join SRI Faculty Affiliate Laura Rosella for insights on how AI and data are transforming public health.
SRI Seminar Series: Roger Grosse, “On the origin of rogue AI”
Can LLMs or agents built on top of them spontaneously “go rogue"? Join SRI Chair Roger Grosse for a special in-person edition of the SRI Seminar Series.
SRI Seminar Series: Bree McEwan, “Generating the metaverse: Musings on agents, authenticity, and artificial intelligence in virtual reality”
How are online networks, VR, and generative AI transforming the human experience? Join SRI Faculty Affiliate Bree McEwan to explore how technology is impacting the ways we communicate today.
Responsible LLM-human collaboration: Hackathon and symposium
On Oct. 4, 2024, U of T students are invited to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge solutions using state-of-the-art models to engage deeply with the latest advancements in AI and contribute to shaping a future where technology is both powerful and responsible.
On Oct. 5, 2024, anyone is welcome to attend a day-long symposium of research presentations and discussions about the development, applications, and ethical considerations of LLMs. This day concludes with a showcase of the work conducted during the previous day's hackathon.
SRI Seminar Series: Cynthia Dwork, “Prediction, fairness, and... complexity theory?”
How can we build technical systems that are secure and trustworthy? Join renowned computer scientist Cynthia Dwork of Harvard University for a talk on her latest research.
SRI Seminar Series: Adam Tauman Kalai, “When calibration goes awry: Hallucination in language models”
Why do large language models “hallucinate” facts and what can be done to mitigate this phenomenon? Join OpenAI’s Adam Tauman Kalai to learn more about new approaches towards AI alignment and safety.
SRI Seminar Series: Terry Flew, “Trust and communication: The question of mediated trust”
How can we better understand the role of public trust in digital media? Join the University of Sydney’s Terry Flew to explore new approaches towards questions of mediated trust.
Special event: Technophilosophy September Soiree: Can we ensure AI is safe?
Join a panel of experts to explore pressing questions of safety in this unprecedented moment of proliferating and advancing AI technologies. The 2024 September Soiree in Technophilosophy promises to be a unique opportunity to expand your horizons and be part of a stimulating event that aims to provoke deep and meaningful engagement with our future with AI.