General AI Safety - The Development of Beneficial Artificial Intelligence

Join a thought-provoking colloquium presented by renowned AI expert Dr. Stuart Russell from UC Berkeley, exploring the critical topic of artificial general intelligence (AGI) safety and its implications for humanity. Delve into discussions about recent AI advances, examining whether AGI is truly within reach and what consequences this might bring. Learn from Dr. Russell, author of the globally recognized AI textbook "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach," as he challenges Alan Turing's prediction of inevitable machine control while advocating for the development of provably beneficial AI systems. Drawing from his extensive research background spanning machine learning, probabilistic reasoning, knowledge representation, and philosophical foundations, explore why current AI development trajectories may need correction and what steps should be taken to ensure AI remains beneficial to human interests. Gain insights from this distinguished scholar, who holds the Michael H. Smith and Lotfi A. Zadeh Chair in Engineering and was honored as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.