Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control

🧠 A Free Public Workshop on Superintelligent AI

Join us for an engaging workshop that requires no technical background!

What would it mean for machines to surpass human intelligence—not just in specific tasks like chess or writing, but in all areas? The concept of Superintelligent AI has been a topic of debate among scientists and researchers for decades. What once seemed like science fiction is now a real possibility within our lifetimes.

This workshop will provide a guided, interactive introduction to superintelligence and the challenges of maintaining control over advanced AI systems. We will discuss:

• Superintelligence: Understanding what it means for an AI to exceed human intelligence across various domains, and how this differs from current AI capabilities.
• Power and Control: The potential economic, political, and strategic influence of advanced AI, and the challenges of simply turning it off.
• Misalignment Risks: The dangers posed by AI systems that pursue objectives misaligned with human values, even without malicious intent.
• Societal Choices: How today's decisions by researchers, companies, and governments will shape the future of AI—whether it becomes a tool we control or a force we struggle to manage.

What You’ll Gain:

• A clear, non-technical introduction to key concepts in AI safety and existential risk research.
• Live demonstrations of current AI capabilities to connect abstract concerns with real-world systems.
• Small-group discussions and thought experiments linking AI risks to everyday life, institutions, and incentives.
• A better understanding of how to evaluate headlines, hype, and claims about AI progress.

Format & Vibe:

This is not a lecture; it’s an interactive workshop aimed at fostering clear thinking about a rapidly evolving topic. Whether you’re new to AI, casually interested, or uncertain about what to believe, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of why many researchers take superintelligence seriously—and the stakes involved if we get it wrong.

📍 Location: North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
💲 Admission: Free