Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Everything: A Provocative Discussion

On November 16, as part of UBÔÇÖs Distinguished Speakers Series, acclaimed journalist Nicholas Thompson and distinguished legal scholar Nita Farahany will come together to share their insights on the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in our society. This captivating conversation, titled ÔÇ£AI and the Future of Everything,ÔÇØ will take place at the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts, North Campus, commencing at 7 p.m.

Nicholas Thompson: A Trailblazer in Journalism

Prior to his role as CEO of The Atlantic, Nicholas Thompson served as the editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine, where he gained recognition for breaking ground in cyber-warfare, the Robert Mueller investigation, and a myriad of other consequential topics. His exceptional investigative reporting on Facebook was named a finalist for the esteemed 2020 Loeb Award, and under his leadership, his team’s work garnered the Pulitzer Prize and the National Magazine Award.

At The Atlantic, Thompson has consistently guided his teams to win National Magazine awards for their exceptional coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering novel insights on 9/11, shedding light on the rise of global autocratic power, unearthing the case for returning national parks to Native American tribes, and candidly exposing the hypocrisy permeating high-class education in America.

Nita Farahany: Leading Scholar on Emerging Technologies

On the other side of this thought-provoking conversation is Nita Farahany, the distinguished Robinson O. Everett Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke University and the founding director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. With a remarkable focus on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies, Farahany’s expertise has been sought out by prominent figures such as President Barack Obama, who appointed her to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.

Farahany currently holds additional influential roles, including serving on the National Advisory Council for the National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke, being an elected member of the American Law Institute, and participating in the Global Future Council on Frontier Risks for the World Economic Forum. She has made significant contributions to the field through her publication of the book “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending Your Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.”

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To gain valuable insights from Nicholas Thompson and Nita Farahany during their appearance at UBÔÇÖs Distinguished Speakers Series, tickets are available for purchase ranging from $30 to $50. Conveniently, tickets can be acquired online through Ticketmaster or in person at the Center for the Arts Box Office between noon and 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday.

For more information about this enlightening speaker series and the upcoming event featuring Thompson and Farahany, please visit the seriesÔÇÖ website.