Artificial Intelligence Live Event Annual CASI Fundraiser

CASI will present a live panel discussion on AI risks and opportunities, 4:30 pm November 23 at the Wave Street Studios. 774 Wave Street, Monterey. The panel will be moderated by Emeritus Professor of Economics Francois Melese; Prominent author and Hoover Institute Senior Fellow Dr. David Henderson will discuss economic implications of the spread of AI and AI-powered Robotics including the risk of job losses and welfare implications; Physicist Dr. Michael Hogan will speak about areas where AI can make costly mistakes, and the potential dangers it poses in banking security, national defense, bio terrorism, and the risk to cities and states via control over power grids, the food supply, traffic and water infrastructure.

We shall review several recent events such as the:

• Theft by AI of a major mathematical author’s work before he had published it
• Ability of AI to hack into our banking and brokerage systems
• Exposure of risks to US National Security leaks, especially regarding weapons systems
• Discovery of the number of young people who use AI as a best or romantic friend
• Ability of AI to target individuals with harm to complete a mission
• Ability of AI to harm human life on a large scale

The economics of data centers and massive debt-fueled AI investments will be analyzed, and how society may be forced to cope with a radically different job market. We shall also discuss the Wall Street perspective, including risks and opportunities for investors in AI related companies.

Complimentary appetizers and non alcoholic refreshments will be offered, and a full no host bar will be available by the Wave Street Studios staff. Live piano music will be presented by illustrious pianist Megan Curran.