At Absolutely Interdisciplinary 2023, Richard Sutton discussed the future of AI systems and whether they should always be aligned with human values. In a wide-ranging discussion with Blaise Agüera y Arcas and Gillian Hadfield, Sutton argued that it may be desirable—and even necessary—for us to one day grant autonomy to advanced AI agents.

SRI Faculty Fellow William Cunningham and Joel Leibo of Google DeepMind presented their work on testing social cognitive theory using reinforcement learning at the Schwartz Reisman Institute’s conference Absolutely Interdisciplinary.

In collaboration with Deloitte, the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society presented a distinguished speaker series highlighting contributions from six innovative female researchers working at the forefront of artificial intelligence across a wide range of specializations.

In a session at the Schwartz Reisman Institute’s annual academic conference, Richard Sutton (Amii) and Julia Haas (DeepMind) discussed the legacy of Sutton’s reward hypothesis and the interplay between rewards, decision-making, and moral cognition.

How can researchers from different fields develop shared ways of understanding the potential impacts of artificial intelligence? At the Schwartz Reisman Institute’s annual conference, participants engaged in unique conversations regarding what AI can teach us about social systems, cognition, education, creativity, and more.

How are advanced technologies being used for public purposes? At the inaugural Toronto Public Tech Workshop, scholars from a wide range of disciplines presented new and emerging research on technology and its social ramifications. Speakers engaged with questions around policy, governance, social control, public education, and the dissemination of information for social impact.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, educators are rapidly being presented with opportunities and challenges they were largely unprepared for. To explore the impacts of tools like ChatGPT on the classroom, the Schwartz Reisman Institute and the Centre for Ethics co-hosted a symposium on the future of education in the age of generative AI.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute’s annual academic conference returns for a wide range of stimulating discussions on how the next phase of AI development will transform our world. Join keynote speaker Blaise Agüera y Arcas, panelists Richard Sutton, N. Katherine Hayles, and William Cunningham, and more. Registration is now open.

In a special event hosted by SRI Research Lead Ashton Anderson, Spotify’s Senior Director of Research Mounia Lalmas shared insights into how the platform’s recommender systems craft personalized listening experiences.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute is partnering with the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy to co-host the inaugural Toronto Public Tech Workshop, held in person June 9–10, 2023, which will present new and exciting research that explores the use of technology for public purposes. The call for papers is now open.

Can government regulation benefit cybersecurity in the private sector? What requirements are needed to better assess threats and reduce vulnerability for Canadians? To answer these questions, SRI Research Lead David Lie led a panel discussion on the future of cybersecurity regulation.

The SRI Seminar Series presents cutting-edge research on the social impacts of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies, providing a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in a wide range of fields and engage in discussions with the Schwartz Reisman Institute’s interdisciplinary community. Registration for all Winter 2023 sessions is now open.