Public AI Safety Workshop: AI And the Intelligence Explosion
Where could artificial intelligence ultimately take us—and how will we navigate the journey?
This relaxed, interactive workshop is for anyone who’s ever wondered about AI’s long-term possibilities and wants to explore them in a clear, engaging, and thought-provoking way.
We’ll start with a fast-paced look at AI’s history, highlighting the jaw-dropping leaps of just the past two years. Then we’ll step back to examine the “big ideas” that fascinate—and sometimes unsettle—researchers: the singularity, the intelligence explosion hypothesis, and the prospect of superintelligence.
Through playful thought experiments, small-group activities, and live demos, we’ll unpack key concepts like reward hacking, instrumental convergence, and rapid self-improvement—no coding background required. You’ll have space to question, discuss, and imagine possible futures together.
You’ll leave not just knowing the terms, but seeing the bigger picture: where AI might be heading, why it matters, and how we can think wisely about the road ahead. Come with curiosity; leave with insight, clarity, and ideas worth sharing.