On June 5, UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall will host TechCrunch Sessions: AI, an event designed to address the pressing ethical challenges posed by advancements in artificial intelligence. The conference continues to feature powerful and talented speakers. Artemis Seaford, Head of AI Safety at ElevenLabs, and Ion Stoica, co-founder of Databricks and professor at UC Berkeley. Together, they will focus on the ethical blind spots in today’s AI development and have critical conversations about how to promote ethical AI.
That’s the conversation we should be having — a discussion about how safety can be baked into the fundamental architectures of AI systems. Seaford and Stoica will explore the roles that industry, academia, and regulatory frameworks play in shaping the future of AI. Their insights arrive at a moment when questions about the impact of AI technologies are more relevant and necessary than ever. Attendees will learn about the tremendous innovations that society is beginning to reveal. To do that, they’ll have to determine whether it’s even possible to guide all of these advances in a safe direction.
A Unique Perspective on AI Ethics
Senior Policy Advisor Artemis Seaford brings a rare combination of academic insight and frontline, hands-on experience from the cutting edge of AI safety policy. Her current work at ElevenLabs places her right at the intersection of technological advancement and ethical responsibility. Meanwhile, Ion Stoica’s background as both a professor and a successful entrepreneur provides a balanced viewpoint on the implications of AI development within industry contexts.
Together, they will present a multifaceted discussion that highlights not only the theoretical aspects of AI ethics but practical considerations for implementation. Their dialogue aims to inform attendees about potential risks and how to mitigate them through responsible practices in technology development.
The Importance of Collaboration
Throughout the event, Seaford and Stoica will stress the need for cooperation between technologists, researchers and regulators. Bringing different perspectives together is key for identifying potential pitfalls in AI systems. By taking this approach, we can mitigate damaging impacts before they can negatively affect our communities. Through this collaborative approach, we hope to encourage a more holistic understanding of AI’s impact.
These conversations will further underscore the urgent need for continued dialogue regarding the ethical implications of AI technologies. By addressing these issues head-on, the event seeks to cultivate a community of informed stakeholders capable of advocating for responsible practices in AI development.
Accessibility and Engagement
Tickets for TechCrunch Sessions: AI are currently available for purchase, with an early-bird discount offering over $300 off regular prices. As a special thank you to our attendees, we’re giving you an exclusive promo that gets you a second ticket for 50% off. We hope that this pricing strategy will provide a broad mix of participants to learn from each other and have productive discussions about the future of AI.
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