A Vision for Humanity’s Future: The Role of AGI with Dr. Jad Tarifi, ex-Google GenAI Pioneer
We are approaching a pivotal moment in human history - the dawn of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This leap in technology promises to reshape our world in ways we can scarcely imagine, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges.
The societal, economic, and philosophical implications of this technological revolution demand rigorous thought, clear-sighted debate, and actionable guidance. Yet, our discourse often descends into naive utopianism or fear-mongering.
Join Jad Tarifi, Ph.D., ex-Google GenAI Pioneer now serving as the CEO & Co-founder of Integral AI, for an exploration of the philosophical dilemmas AGI presents and how AGI can unlock human potential. At its core lies the Alignment Economy, a novel framework addressing the AI alignment problem and ensuring superintelligent systems operate in harmony with human values.
This event aims to offer you a map through the complex landscape of the post-AGI world, equipping you with mental models and actionable principles for participating in shaping this transformative period in human history.
Seats are limited, RSVP now to secure your spot.
🕗️ Timetable:
18:40 - Doors open
19:00 - Keynote: "Envisioning a Positive Future with AGI"
19:30 - Open-ended discussion with light refreshments
20:30 - Closing
🌍 Language: The event will be held in English, with auto-translation to Japanese displayed on-screen for inclusivity.
📍 Location: Google for Startups Campus Tokyo, located on Shibuya Stream 5F (*When you arrive, please collect your name badge at the reception to enter the venue.)
👤 Who Should Attend: Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a tech professional, an entrepreneur, a researcher, or simply someone who cares deeply about the future of society, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.
✉️ Contact Us: For questions or additional information, please reach out to the team at jad_office@integral.ai.
About Jad Tarifi
Jad Tarifi, Ph.D., is an AGI expert and the CEO & Co-founder of Integral AI, where he is driving industry-changing breakthroughs in scalable, energy-efficient AGI to bring humanity closer towards superintelligence.
With over 20 years of experience, he has dedicated much of his career to pioneering approaches to AGI. Before founding Integral AI, Jad spent nearly a decade at Google AI, where he founded and led its first Generative AI team and spearheaded research on learning from limited data. He holds a Ph.D. in AI, with a dissertation focusing on brain-inspired and mathematically rigorous theories of intelligence, and an M.S. in Quantum Computing.
Jad is also the author of the Freedom Series, a four-volume guidebook that explores the future of AI, human potential, and societal transformation in the age of AGI. The series presents a hopeful yet pragmatic vision for aligning AI with humanity’s highest ideals, detailing the technical path to building AGI, while offering readers a new worldview and practical tools for flourishing in a world shaped by superintelligence.
Born in Lebanon, educated and working in the US, and now based in Japan, Jad brings a deeply human and universal perspective to his mission of advancing AGI for the benefit of all.