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Upcoming conversations.
Tuesday, May 13 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. E.T.
Humans and Machines in the Age of AI: What is Consciousness and Can Machines Have It?
Conversation with Turing Award Winner Dr. Manuel Blum and pioneering mathematician Dr. Lenore Blum
In a world where AI systems are rapidly surpassing human capabilities, what is the role of basic research, sometimes known as curiosity driven research?
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Professors Manuel and Lenore Blum—two legendary computer scientists whose groundbreaking work sits at the intersection of human cognition, machine intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Like most scientific research, their work starts with simple questions: What is intelligence? What is a proof? What makes a problem hard? How to toss a coin over the telephone?
Sometimes simple, sometimes profound, sometimes seemingly impossible or nonsensical, the quest to answer these questions has charted new directions in computer science ranging from complexity theory, computational learning theory, secure communication, zero knowledge and interactive proofs, proof checkers, human computation, quantum and continuous computation.
The Blums will share insights from their remarkable careers and latest research on “What is consciousness, and can machines have it?”
This husband-and-wife team (professors emeriti of Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkeley) represents one of the most influential partnerships in theoretical computer science, a branch of mathematics that has had a profound impact on the US dominance in technology and the economy during the past 60 years.
This Forecast presents a rare opportunity to engage directly with two academics whose work spans the history of modern computing while pointing toward our algorithmic future.
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Conversation with Karim Lakhani, Dorothy & Michael Hintze Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, the founder and co-director of the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard and the principal investigator of the NASA Tournament Laboratory
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Conversation with Harvey Mason Jr, CEO of the Recording Academy® as well as a songwriter, music and movie producer, and founder of Harvey Mason Media
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From the end of segregation to the end of affirmative action: What’s next?
Conversation with Soledad O’Brien, Award-winning Documentarian, Journalist, Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, and Founder of Soledad O’Brien Productions
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Exploring Ethical AI with Friar Paolo Benanti, Professor of Ethics of Technology at Pontifical Gregorian University
Father Paolo Benanti is a distinguished professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University, where he studies and teaches a unique blend of expertise in moral theology, ethics, and the complexities of modern technology. He has recently made worldwide headlines as the AI advisor to Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling for "human-centric" artificial intelligence.
Father Benanti's influence extends beyond academia to global discussions on the responsible development and deployment of AI. His role as a consultant to the Vatican, the pontiff, and the Italian government and his frequent engagements with Silicon Valley giants underscore his commitment to shaping ethical frameworks prioritizing human dignity and societal well-being in AI. Join us for a discussion on Father Benanti's perspective on the ethics and morality questions raised by advancements in artificial intelligence.