
Program Details 2024*
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
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.