Attend Future of Being Human meetups, Sept. 6–Nov. 1

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Join us for these upcoming Future of Being Human meetups! Learn about how AI can transform the university of the future, how artificial intelligence might change our lives in the near future and what bias in ChatGPT might mean for society.

How could generative AI change our lives over the next five years?
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
3–4 p.m.
Wrigley Hall (WGHL) 102, Tempe campus [map]
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Learn about how emerging advances and capabilities around AI could transform the university of the future — or even whether there will be universities in the future! Expect a wide-ranging, speculative, serendipitous and inspiring conversation on the future of generative AI.

What will the University of the Future look like in an age of AI?
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023
3–4 p.m.
Wrigley Hall (WGHL) 102, Tempe campus [map]
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Learn about how generative artificial intelligence and foundation models more broadly might potentially change our lives over the next five years. Expect a wide-ranging, speculative, serendipitous and inspiring conversation on what the future of universities might look like.

How worried should we be about political bias in ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms?
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023
3–4 p.m.
Wrigley Hall (WGHL) 102, Tempe campus [map]
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Learn about the potential challenges of political bias in ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms and what this might mean for democratic processes, decision making and even AI-mediated learning. Expect a wide-ranging, speculative, and serendipitous, conversation on generative AI and political bias.

About Future of Being Human meetups

Future of Being Human meetups are very informal and lively meetings where attendees get the opportunity to connect with others and discuss different aspects of being human in a technologically complex future. We meet in a relaxed space that more resembles someone’s lounge or basement than a university setting, and that has been specifically designed to stimulate networking and conversation.

Anyone who is curious about the future, is excited to discuss it with others, and is willing to explore bold and audacious ideas in a casual environment, is very welcome to join us, whether you are part of the ASU community, or simply someone who’s looking for engaging conversations about the future!

Future of Being Human meetups are open to anyone, whether you’re at ASU or not — just come along and bring your ideas, your mind, and your curiosity! Space is limited, so please come early to guarantee your spot.

Meetups are guided by the Future of Being Human Guiding Principles, as well as “three do’s and a don’t” to facilitate open, inclusive and creative discussion:

  • Do come ready to enjoy, learn from, and be inspired by, a diversity of ideas, perspectives and ways of seeing and understanding the world.   
  • Do practice a yes-and attitude as you affirm and build on the perspectives and ideas of others.
  • Do find value in the company and the conversation.
  • Don’t academic-splain!