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Program Details 2019*

Title

Artificial Intelligence Promise & Perils

Description

Leading scientists have expressed concern about the risks posed by AI. Thanks to recent breakthroughs, many milestones, which experts viewed as decades away only 8 years ago, have now been reached, making experts take seriously the possibility of superintelligence before 2060. Come join a discussion of the current state of AI, the promise, myths, threats, and what we should know about changes coming to our world.

Presenter’s Name

Lance Erlick

Presenter’s Website

http://LanceErlick.com

Presenter’s Bio

Lance Erlick has given public presentations since 2014 on topics such as Artificial Intelligence to public libraries, Mensa, and other venues. He worked with computers and programming since age 18, watched capabilities grow exponentially, and has had an interest in robotics and AI throughout his life. This led to writing the Android Chronicles trilogy, about an advanced android with artificial intelligence who rebels against her creator, which was published by Kensington Books.

*Note: This program was offered last year and may or may not be offered again this year.

Deadlines

Registration - Join the fun at WeeM. Register at the door if you haven’t preregistered. The deadline for online registration was October 17th.
Vendor space - The deadline to submit the contract was October 22nd.
Lodging - The deadline set by the hotel for the WeeM rate was October 9th.
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Room Sharing - Email us if you’re interested in sharing a room by submitting your preferences by Wednesday, October 29th.
Speaker/Meet & Greet/Tournament Submissions - The deadline to submit your proposal for a program, Meet & Greet, or tournament for WeeM was Monday, September 15th.

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