Artificial Intelligence: Past, Present, Future... Singularity?

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A special evening of short talks by humanities scholars on the topic of artificial intelligence, followed by the showing of 'Her' (2013).

Avenue Campus, Building 65, Lecture Theatre B (Rm 1201)

A special evening of short talks by humanities scholars at the <a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/faculties-schools-departments/school-of-humanities" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Southampton </a>on the topic of artificial intelligence, followed by a reception and a showing of the 2013 Spike Jonze film &#x27;<a href="https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/her" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Her</a>&#x27;.Talks include:<ul><li><a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5wzhqf/professor-kendrick-oliver" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kendrick Oliver</a>: &quot;Early conceptions of artificial intelligence and its consequences&quot; </li><li><a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5x5rxj/doctor-christopher-fuller" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Fuller</a>: &quot;The US-China AI arms race: how history can help us understand the peril, promise, and path of this competition&quot;</li><li><a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5xgqpf/doctor-will-mcneill" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Will McNeill</a>: &quot;What&#x27;s really inside the black box?&quot;</li><li><a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5yrbp5/professor-james-baker" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James Baker</a>: &quot;Generative AI and the climate crisis&quot;</li><li><a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5xfpsb/doctor-sofia-bull" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sofia Bull </a>and <a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5xfzq5/doctor-matt-kerr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Matt Kerr</a>: &quot;Learning machines: teaching AI in literature and film&quot;</li></ul>Venue: Lecture Theatre B, Building 65 (Parkes), Avenue CampusSuitability: Ages 16+C﻿heck-in: from 17:30, just outside the Avenue Cafe&#x27; in front of the main entrance from the car park to Building 65. PLEASE NOTE: a few additional tickets will be available on the day at the ticket desk, on a first-come-first-served basis.Break: a small selection of free drinks and snacks will be available during the breakAccessibility: Expect darkened spaces during the movie screening. Venue has full wheelchair access and hearing loop is available. Priority seating for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired in the first front row. A few ear defenders will be available to borrow at the check-in desk upon entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. If you require additional support, please ask a member of the Festival team on site. For more information on accessibility in Building 65, please refer to the <a href="https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-southampton/access-guides/building-65-parkes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Southampton&#x27;s Accessible website</a>

This event is organised by the History Department and is taking place as part of the <a href="https://www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival</a>, 9th-18th November 2023.Please contact the event organiser through festival@soton.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.Visit the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival's official website at <a href="https://www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk</a> to find out the full programme of live events and activities.   You can also follow #UoSArtsHumFest on social media to stay up to date with upcoming events and resources.

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