Beyond the Arms Race: Crafting AI Futures Workshop
A Symposium & Narrative Workshop
Description
Join an extraordinary gathering of interdisciplinary thinkers, researchers, and innovators for an immersive all-day workshop in San Francisco. This event offers a rare opportunity to step away from Silicon Valley's conventional "arms race" narrative and collaborate on crafting alternative visions for AI's future. This intensive symposium brings together fresh voices from cognitive science, technology ethics, journalism, and frontier AI labs to forge new pathways for understanding intelligence, technology, and humanity's role in shaping our collective future.
Who will be there? Folks including:
Danielle Perszyk, cognitive scientist for Amazon's AI lab
Daniel Bashir, safety researcher for OpenAI
More folks to come
What to Expect
Experience an intensive, non-technical hackathon-style workshop designed to generate impactful narratives that move beyond the current discourse. Through interactive discussions and interdisciplinary group reflections, you'll collaborate with thought leaders & innovative voices to develop alternative frameworks for understanding AI's role in society. The day culminates in group presentations evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, with a winning narrative selected that best captures the spirit of hope, agency, and innovation for all.
🧠 Interactive discussions and interdisciplinary group reflections focused on developing impactful AI narratives
🔬 Collaborative workshops with thought leaders from cognitive science, technology ethics, and frontier AI labs
🏆 Group presentations evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges
📖 Narrative development that moves beyond conventional "arms race" framing
🎯 Non-technical hackathon style format emphasizing storytelling over technical solutions
What We Provide
We'll ensure you're well-supported throughout this transformative experience with:
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments to fuel creative collaboration throughout the day
🎯 Professional facilitation to guide meaningful dialogue and structured activities
🌟 Access to our diverse cast of characters from leading AI labs, academia, and journalism
💡 Workshop materials and resources for collaborative narrative development
🎊 Networking reception for continued connection and reflection
What to Bring
Come prepared with:
💻 Your laptop for collaborative work and note-taking during workshops
⚡ Enthusiasm for challenging conventional AI narratives
🤝 A collaborative mindset ready to engage with diverse perspectives
🎪 Active participation in intensive workshop activities and group discussions
🌈 Openness to reimagining how we talk about AI's future