RVAI #48 AI Safety & Societal Impact

​Join us as we host a panel of AI practitioners creating a space where difficult questions about alignment, power, and societal impact can breathe rather than suffocate under pressure for immediate solutions and economic incentive. Drawing from their experiences in the field, panelists will share concrete examples of both promising approaches and concerning gaps in how safety considerations are actually implemented today. The goal is to equip our community with the knowledge necessary to participate meaningfully in shaping AI governance, and navigating its AI use in our environments. By understanding the real constraints, trade-offs, and decision points faced by those building these systems, we strengthen our collective ability to advocate for responsible development paths. Whether you're directly involved in AI creation or simply living in a world increasingly shaped by it, join us to build the practical understanding needed to shoulder these complex questions together, as technology that once seemed theoretical now transforms daily life.