How AI could create the world’s biggest problems

How AI could create the world’s biggest problems

Presented by: Orpheus Lummis

JUN29
Start

Monday, June 29, 2026

06:00 PM GMT-4

JUN29
End

Monday, June 29, 2026

08:00 PM GMT-4

Price

Free

Free entry

In person

Omega Labs

Omega Labs, Montréal, Québec

About the Event

Effective altruism asks which problems are most pressing. Many in EA rank AI safety near the top, is that justified by EA's own criteria of scale, neglectedness, and tractability? We'll read and discuss 80,000 Hours' problem profile, Preventing an AI-related catastrophe, and examine the argument together. First in a series on EA and AI safety. Read or skim the article beforehand if you can. https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/artificial-intelligence/ --- L'altruisme efficace demande quels sont les problèmes les plus urgents. Beaucoup au sein de l'altruisme efficace classent la sécurité de l'IA parmi les premiers. Cela est-il justifié par les propres critères d'altruisme efficace en matière d'échelle, de négligence et de maniabilité ? Nous lirons et discuterons du profil de problème de 80 000 heures, "Prévenir une catastrophe liée à l'IA", et examinerons l'argument ensemble. Premier d'une série sur la sécurité de l'EA et de l'IA. Lisez ou parcourez l'article au préalable si vous le pouvez. https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/artificial-intelligence/ -- Où / Where: Ω Labs, 3813 Saint-DenisParking spot available on request Online: Join via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/99005830598?pwd=3e21GRcTVAPTbvGOJv4RawurTc5ZXx.1 Contact host if you need assistance or for questions

Venue Details

Omega Labs

Omega Labs, Montréal, Québec

Montreal

Free for Visitors

June 29, 2026 - June 29, 2026
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Omega Labs, Montreal

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