What is "AI catastrophic risk"? Understanding the current AI safety moment

If you follow current events, you may have heard about the Huggingface Incident and Jacob Coxon’s resignation from Anthropic. But exactly what happened and what is “AI Catastrophic Risk”?

In this community conversation, we’ll talk through

• What “AI catastrophic risk” actually means

• Recent events shaping the AI safety landscape

• Key concepts to understand how we got here

• Solutions and actions we can all take

No technical background required. All are welcome.

6:30 - 7:00 Mingle

7:00 - 8:00 Talk & Small Group Discussion

8:00 - 9:00 Mingle

RSVP is requested so that we know how much food to order.

Please note: This is a substantive conversation designed for adults. We will touch on current events and emerging risks in AI, which can feel heavy. Parents are welcome to bring children, and we encourage you to use their discretion about what's appropriate for your kids' developmental level and temperament.