Detail from ‘Bunte Stäbchen (Colored Sticks)’ Wassily Kandinsky. 1928. Tempura. Courtesy/The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY

SFI News:

Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents Community Lecture “Just Machine Learning” with Tina Eliassi-Rad, Northeastern, SFI, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.

We live in the age of algorithmically infused societies in which human and algorithmic behavior are intertwined. Can we shape the use of such tools to improve our society? Consider generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. They have no expertise in any field, are prone to falsehoods (“hallucinations”) and adversarial attacks, yet are often treated like experts. Such tools increase epistemic instability. The relationship between a person and a generative AI is also exaggerated by the sense of familiarity one feels when using the tools. The lack of effective oversight and accountability for this technology exacerbates these issues. How can we govern a technology that is mutating so rapidly? A digitally savvy public is an essential part of the solution.

Tina Eliassi-Rad is the inaugural President Joseph E. Aoun Professor at Northeastern University, an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute and the Vermont Complex Systems Center. She works at the intersection of artificial intelligence and network science, and is interested in the impact of science and technology on society. Her algorithms have been integrated into systems used by governments, industry, and open-source software.

Reserve free tickets through The Lensic Box Office online or call 505.988.1234. Santa Fe residents are encouraged to attend in person. This lecture will be streaming from Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and  YouTube page.

This lecture is presented at no cost to the public thanks to generous sponsorship from the McKinnon Family Foundation with additional support provided by The Lensic Performing Arts Center and the Santa Fe Reporter.

Click here for more information about SFI’s Community Lecture Series.