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As Vision Weekend USA approaches, we are excited to present a lineup of pioneering thinkers shaping the future.
Brendan McCord, Founder and Chair of Cosmos Institute, will speak on 'The Path to Human Autonomy in the Age of AI.'
Foresight AI Safety Grantee Catalin Mitelut (NYU) will share insights on 'The Path to Neuroscience for Agentic Behavior.'
Foresight Institute co-founder Christine Peterson will discuss 'The Path to Keeping the Future on Track.'
Danielle Strachman (1517 Fund) will present 'The Path to Unleashing Revolutionaries.'
Mark your calendars for December 6–8, 2024, and be part of the conversation that will define our future: foresight.org/vw2024us/ ... See MoreSee Less
During our latest Foresight Neurotech, BCI, and WBE for Safe AI Workshop, researchers present their work on whole-brain emulation and explore aligning AI with human goals.
The workshop also touched on the emerging neurotech revolution, which is expected to transform human cognition and life. The community’s mission-driven approach and willingness to engage with diverse ideas foster optimism for addressing AI challenges and advancing neurotechnology.
Watch here:
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ImYoo is transforming how we understand and treat health by bridging critical data gaps. Their innovative platform enables you to collect high-quality, longitudinal biological data from the comfort of your home. Single-cell multi-omic analysis from small blood samples offers continuous, precise insights into your biology, leading to better diagnostics, tailored treatments, and more effective drug development.
Want to see it in action? Join us at Vision Weekend USA 2024 for an exclusive demo of ImYoo’s groundbreaking technology. Discover how they're shaping the future of personalized medicine! www.imyoo.health/
Get your tickets to Vision Weekend USA here:
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At the 2024 AGI: Cryptography, Security, and Multipolar Scenarios Workshop, leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and funders gathered to explore groundbreaking tools and architectures to ensure safe and beneficial AI development. Key topics included AI threat models, securing LLM weights, multipolar AI governance, and decentralized AI regulation. The event featured insightful keynotes on AI security and alignment and collaborative working groups on preventing AI misuse, better incentives, and systemic risk.
Watch the highlight reel here:
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Congratulations Foresight AI Safety Grantee Marc Carauleanu. His work 'Self-Other Overlap: A Neglected Approach to AI Alignment' has been published on LessWrong,
www.lesswrong.com/posts/hzt9gHpNwA2oHtwKX/self-other-overlap-a-neglected-approach-to-ai-alignment
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Anna Chekhovisch’s (Anti-Corruption Foundation) talk at Vision Weekend Europe explored the role of Bitcoin in supporting human rights and democracy, particularly under authoritarian regimes. She emphasized how Bitcoin has become essential for activists and organizations facing financial repression, sharing personal experiences from her work with the Anti-Corruption Foundation in Russia. Anna also discussed the ongoing efforts by the Human Rights Foundation to educate and support other freedom fighters in utilizing Bitcoin effectively.
For the complete recording of Anna Chekhovisch’s talk, you can visit the Foresight Institute's website:
foresight.org/summary/anna-chekhovisch-bitcoin-as-a-tool-for-freedom-vision-weekend-europe-2024/ ... See MoreSee Less
Join the Astralis House team in London and take charge of shaping the future of AI safety. Apply now for the Head of Astralis House role!
Role Description:
docs.google.com/document/d/1QhTwALc0Y03ihG1wMZNVA-4Mz6XBO2YRM9kdFIdhsvI/edit ... See MoreSee Less
At Vision Weekend Europe Clarice D. Aiello's (QuBiT) Lab talk focused on how natural processes and structures could inform and inspire advancements in nanotechnology. She discussed the principles and mechanisms observed in nature that could be applied to developing nanotechnological systems and materials. Her presentation illustrated how mimicking or leveraging natural designs could lead to innovative solutions and improvements in nanotechnology.
Learn more here:
foresight.org/summary/clarice-d-aiello-learning-nanotechnology-from-nature-vision-weekend-europe-... ... See MoreSee Less
Get ready for an exceptional lineup of speakers at Vision Weekend USA, December 6-8, in the Bay Area.
Tom Kalil (Renaissance Philanthropy) will present on 'The Path to Building a Coalition of the Willing'
Zac Hatfield-Dodds (Anthropic) will discuss 'Anthropic’s RSP'
Adam Marblestone (Convergent Research) will share insights on 'The Path to Finding and Funding Scientific Moonshots via FRO’s'
Ben Reinhardt (Speculative Technologies) will speak to 'The Path to Turning Science Fiction into Reality'
Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with visionary leaders—reserve your ticket today: foresight.org/vw2024us ... See MoreSee Less
Ed Boyden and Konrad Kording's project, 'To Simulate a Complete Brain in C. elegans,' funded by Foresight's AI Safety Grants, aims to transform our understanding of brain computation. By mapping and modeling the neuronal Input-Output Functions of C. elegans, this project seeks to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of neuronal interactions. This initiative seeks to enhance AI safety through its potential to inform whole-brain emulation strategies, which could make biological intelligence faster, more interconnected, and safer.
Starting with the model organism C. elegans, the project focuses on controlling and measuring the IOFs of all its neurons. This approach will comprehensively understand neuronal interactions and provide critical insights into the brain's fundamental computational processes. Such insights are essential for developing more predictable and controllable AI systems.
The project also involves a structured collaboration between three key groups: one focusing on accelerating electrophysiology, another on advancing molecular data generation, and the third on integrating these findings with computational models. This collaborative effort is designed to push the neuroscience frontiers and create a solid foundation for safely scaling up AI technologies. By aligning the understanding of neuronal computation with AI development, the project aims to ensure that advances in AI are grounded in a deep, biologically informed understanding of intelligent behavior.
To learn more about the Foresight Institute's AI Safety Grants, please visit: foresight.org/ai-safety/ ... See MoreSee Less
You are invited to attend our upcoming Existential Hope Salon in San Francisco on August 22nd.
Register your interest to attend here:
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Submit your Lightning Talk here:
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An Existential Hope podcast special! We're in conversation with Siméon Campos – Foresight Fellow and founder of Safer AI – discussing the current & future state of LLMs and exploring crucial measures needed to guide AI for the greater good.
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At Vision Weekend Europe, Athiye Jawad (Planet) discussed how satellite technology provided critical insights into global environmental and health metrics, enabling the monitoring, and improvement of, planetary health.
By mapping health outcomes and environmental changes with high precision, Jawad illustrated how satellite data effectively offered actionable information to tackle global health and environmental challenges.
Watch more here: foresight.org/summary/athiye-jawad-the-path-to-satellite-data-driven-planetary-health-vision-week... ... See MoreSee Less
Important Update: Our AI Safety Grant application process has changed. We no longer accept rolling applications. Instead, our next deadline will be September 30th, 2024.
Apply here: foresight.org/ai-safety/ ... See MoreSee Less
At Vision Weekend Europe, Sofia Vanhanen (University of Helsinki)
discussed how the Orare platform revolutionized urban development through AI-driven prediction markets and direct democracy systems. She highlighted Orare’s role in enhancing urban planning with accurate forecasting and participatory decision-making, contributing to creating innovative, sustainable cities. By applying Orare’s decentralized governance model, cities achieved greater transparency, economic growth, and social equity. Vanhanen presented a vision for future cities that were more responsive, equitable, and technologically advanced, drawing on successful case studies to illustrate the transformative potential of Orare in urban environments.
Learn more about The Path to Cities of Orare here: foresight.org/summary/sofia-vanhanen-the-path-to-cities-of-orare-vision-weekend-europe-2024/ ... See MoreSee Less