We must choose whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) will empower or oppress humankind. Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Professor of Computing Science at Oxford University, will take us on a journey showing how the human race’s relationship to AI technology is evolving in the first decades of the 21st century. Exploring the most significant transformations of the human species since its first steps out of Africa.

Reviewing the rise of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the foundation for its methods and techniques, this talk will review the deployment of AI at home and work. Technology has enabled universal access to information and access to an extraordinary range of goods and services (for those who can afford them). Individuals now use, and even wear, digital tools that enhance nearly every aspect of their cognition.

Is the digital ape on the verge of a new Age of Enlightenment? Alternatively, will our machines evolve so quickly that they will outwit us all? Or will a relatively small group of super-enhanced digital elites make choices for the rest of us?

Mansfield Public Talks are free and open to all. Held on Zoom.

UPDATE: Please note that bookings for this event via Eventbrite have now closed. Please email daniel.hall@mansfield.ox.ac.uk to sign-up.