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Explore the competing narratives surrounding AI's future in this seminar featuring authors Adam Becker and Jon Evans, moderated by HAI Policy Fellow Riana Pfefferkorn. Examine the diverse communities predicting AI doom, boom, or normalization, analyzing their motivations and the validity of their forecasts. Delve into how speculative fiction can inform our understanding of potential AI futures, moving beyond simplistic utopian and dystopian scenarios. Learn strategies for ensuring human-centered AI development that benefits all communities and the planet. The discussion draws from Becker's "More Everything Forever" and Evans' "Exadelic" to provide nuanced perspectives on AI's trajectory and humanity's role in shaping it. Gain insights into the psychology behind different AI predictions and discover actionable approaches for navigating an uncertain technological future while maintaining focus on human values and planetary wellbeing.
