Founded in 1986, Foresight Institute supports the beneficial development of high-impact technology to make great futures more likely. We focus on science and technology that is too early-stage or interdisciplinary for legacy institutions to support.
Founded in 1986, Foresight Institute supports the beneficial development of high-impact technology to make great futures more likely. We focus on science and technology that is too early-stage or interdisciplinary for legacy institutions to support.
« … as long as we stay on the lookout for problems to solve, and new ideas to be developed, I think we have a good chance to steer our trajectory toward something good »
« Foresight Institute has an amazing network that spreads across disciplines and continents. Here we have a chance to learn from each other, evaluate where we stand, and act toward our dreams. »
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Lander Challenge Updates 🚀
We’re happy to announce the confirmation that Space Enterprise at Berkeley will be making the first attempt at the Lander Challenge this Saturday Oct 7th at FAR!
They’ll attempt to hotfire a 600 lbf liquid engine for 10s, and demonstrate thrust vector control, and win $15,000 if successful.
The Lander Challenge is a collection of 5 key milestone awards ($15k - $50k+) designed to drive elite collegiate rocketry teams to execute on self-landing rockets. This challenge is also designed to increase knowledge sharing.
See here for more information: landerchallenge.space
Photo: The Space Enterprise at Berkeley Team! ... See MoreSee Less
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How can we prevent harmful cooperation between AIs (collusion!)? 🔐
See here for the outcomes of our third place working group at our latest Intelligent Cooperation workshop back in July! – who focused on preventing collusion.
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Reminder: Our AI Safety Grant has rolling applications – so apply if this is something which is suited to you! 🧠 Please visit our website for in-depth information, and to apply:
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OneAngstrom Update! Introducing SAMSON 2023 R1 🧠⚛️
SAMSON AI: Imagine an intelligent assistant that doesn't just answer your questions but executes commands for you, all within the SAMSON platform.
Molecular Cycles: Unveil the artist in you – With the integration of the Cycles Renderer from Blender, create stunning, studio-quality images and animations.
Integrated Python Dev Environment: SAMSON Documents just went from static to dynamic: now embed Python scripts, research papers, machine learning apps, and so much more.
Please see the full update here! documentation.samson-connect.net/whats-new-in-samson-2023-r1/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Bridging the gap from collective intelligence to AI Safety! 🌉 Jamie Joyce, who pioneered methods in the collective intelligence field, spoke about her hopes of using collective intelligence methods in the AI Safety sphere at our Intelligent Cooperation workshop.
See here for her thoughts! ... See MoreSee Less
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We're thrilled to have so many excellent speakers attending our upcoming Vision Weekends. One such speaker is Mark Miller, Chief Scientist at Agoric.
See here for a list of all speakers attending both Vision Weekend USA, and Vision Weekend France; and to get your tickets!
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The amazing @shuntaroamano joined our Molecular Machine Group to discuss autonomous molecular machines!
Check out the talk here: foresight.org/summary/shuntaro-amano-synthesis-and-analysis-of-autonomous-molecular-motors/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Vision Weekend France 2023 is looking to be highly engaging with our range of speakers! Book your ticket for the chance to immerse yourself with some of the best minds across our varied technical tracks. ❗🌍
Vision Weekend France: 17-19 November, Burgundy
See here for the full agenda and to book your ticket! foresight.org/vision-weekends-2023/ ... See MoreSee Less
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At our latest Intelligent Cooperation workshop, Keenan Pepper, Salesforce, gave us a proposal for peer research direction which could be a low-hanging fruit for AI alignment: environments for empirical embedded agency research. 🔎🧠
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The final day to get your Vision Weekend ticket at the current price of $700 ❗⌛– for both Vision Weekend France and USA.
Both weekends, held across November & December, are promising to be immersive weekends across all of our different focus tracks–so take your pick.
Don't miss out on the current prices! See our website for all of the information: foresight.org/vision-weekends-2023/ ... See MoreSee Less
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X-Hope: Joe Carlsmith – On Infinite Ethics and Utopia ⚖️
In this podcast we delve into Joe’s investigation of underestimated future risk beyond technical AI alignment, how he envisions the future—the sublime utopia, and how his drive to fully comprehend the universe bolsters his vision.
In this vision, an interplay of technology, ecology, and human compassion creates an environment where individuals not only survive but flourish, in unprecedented ways.
This art piece was created by Philipp Lenssen with the help of generative AI. He works on new pictures at Instagram.com/PhilippLenssen
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We’re excited for our upcoming Vision France USA speakers! 🧠⚛️❗
Vision Weekend France: 17-19 November, Burgundy
Book your ticket for the chance to immerse yourself with some of the best minds across our varied technical tracks.
See here for the full agenda and to book your ticket! foresight.org/vision-weekends-2023/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🗝️ Today is your last chance to submit your application to the Norm Hardy Prize for Usable Security 🗝️
Award: $10k prize!
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Vision Weekend USA 2023: 1-3rd December! We have a wonderful range of speakers lined up, all of whom we're very excited about 🧠🚀⚛️
Book your ticket for the chance to immerse yourself with some of the best minds across our varied technical tracks.
Vision Weekend USA: 1-3 December, San Francisco
See here for the full agenda and to book your ticket! foresight.org/vision-weekends-2023/ ... See MoreSee Less
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⌛❗Secure your place at Vision Weekend France (November 17-19)
This weekend is promising to be a wonderful opportunity to deep-dive into the niche areas that we, and you, care about. Unsure of what to expect, or to secure your room, see: foresight.org/vision-weekends-2023/ ... See MoreSee Less
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