In March we’ll be discussing 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. There are briefing materials available before the discussion at: Briefing Materials: https://reading.humanist.org.uk/discussion-group/discussion-group-current/the-implications-of-artificial-intelligence/
Artificial intelligence is already making decisions that affect who receives bail, which cancer scans get flagged, and how children are taught. Some of us are using these tools every day without fully understanding what they are or how they work.
Will they make our lives easier? Or quietly steer us in directions we haven’t chosen? Can we trust what they tell us? Where have they already caused real harm, and where have they produced genuine breakthroughs?
We’ll be discussing how these systems developed and what they actually do under the hood, before turning to the practical question of what we should all be aware of as we increasingly rely on them — at work, at home, and in the decisions that shape our lives.
What are you views? Come along to share them and discuss with like-minded people in a friendly environment.
We are trialling this as a sister event to our in person Lunchtime Discussion Group. We are planning to run this on the 4th Thursday of the month and will use the same topic and material as the Lunchtime Group. We are open to feedback and will use the feedback to inform future events.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
The Format: This is a relaxed, online gathering. Grab your meal if you’ve not had chance to eat, log in, and join the conversation from the comfort of your home. A paper will be available to read ahead of the event.
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Newcomers are always welcome. There is no pressure to speak or have your camera on the whole time; attendees can simply sit, eat, and listen if they prefer.
𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀:
We are keeping this fully online to reach as many people as possible, but we are very open to organizing in-person gatherings in the future if there is interest from the group.
Cost: Free.
We encourage those who have the means and interest to support us through membership. More information available on our website https://reading.humanist.org.uk/reading-humanists/membership/