Should we pause AI? Talk and discussion

​Should we pause AI development? 🤖

​"AI development has recently hit a level of capability that shows, once again, our society just isn't prepared for the trajectory we're on. Major parts of the internet and the machines we use every day are at risk now. We have a super capable AI identifying vulnerabilities that experts haven't noticed for decades. This doesn't just show what a very intelligent entity is already doing, it's the exact sign you would get when you're on track for disaster."

​Join us for an evening with Marnix van der Schoot from Pause AI, who will walk us through recent developments, the case for pausing AI development, and what a realistic strategy for doing so might look like.

​The talk will be followed by a Q&A and facilitated discussion and drinks at CREA afterwards.

​🗓 Schedule

• ​19:30 — Walk-in

• ​19:40 — Talk by Marnix van der Schoot

• ​20:30 — Q&A & facilitated discussion

• ​20:45+ — Drinks at CREA

​📍 Location: UvA Roeterseiland, Amsterdam (room D0.01, ground floor)

​🎯 Who this is for

• ​Students and professionals interested in:

  • ​AI safety and governance

  • ​Technology and its societal implications

  • ​Policy and advocacy

• ​Anyone curious about AI's risks and what can be done about them

​No prior knowledge of effective altruism or AI safety required. This is also a chance to connect with EA Amsterdam, a community of students and young professionals exploring how to tackle the world's most pressing problems through evidence and careful reasoning.

​Spaces may be limited. Register to secure your spot!