Against the Singularity Hypothesis: Why AI May Not Become Super-Intelligent
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Wednesday October 7 | 12p-1p | 1400 18th Ave S A2009
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| Recent developments in artificial intelligence have spawned competing narratives about the future trajectory of artificial intelligence.
This week's seminar, will feature Dr. David Thorstad Assistant Professor of Philosophy who will share more about one such view, the singularity hypothesis, which suggests that artificial intelligence will soon gain the ability to meaningfully contribute to its own growth.
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The singularity hypothesis, posits that artificial intelligence will soon achieve the capacity for meaningful recursive self-improvement. The hypothesis suggests that once an AI system reaches a critical threshold of capability, enabling it to autonomously improve its own algorithms, architecture, and learning mechanisms, a feedback loop will initiate. This recursive cycle of enhancement would drive exponential gains in computational capacity, model sophistication, and problem-solving ability until artificial systems dramatically exceed human-level intelligence across domains. This talk makes the case for skepticism about the singularity hypothesis, examining the technical and philosophical foundations upon which it rests.
Join us Wednesday to learn more. Pizza and drinks provided.
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NeuroTech Frontiers Conference
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Neurotech Frontiers Summit is a national gathering on the future of assistive and inclusive technology with sessions on social entrepreneurship pathways, inclusive learning, innovative technologies and more.
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The Summit showcases advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, software platforms, VR and assistive devices that empower individuals and features a pitch competition showcasing ground breaking ideas. The conference will be held October 13-15, 2026.
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| Oct 14
Beyond Emotion Recognition: Expressions as Social Action
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Jonathan Gratch, College of Connected Computing
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| Oct 28
From Guardrails to Transformation: Cross-Industry Lessons on the Human Side of AI Adoption
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Ines Voellinger, IV AI Solutions
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Explore the Fall 2026 LIVE Learning Innovation Seminar Series at the link below
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