Will AI Become Conscious? | SF Tech Events - GarysGuide

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Will AI Become Conscious? Popular Event

With Steve Hoffman (CEO, Founders Space).

	Founders Space, 1112 Bryant St, San Francisco
	Aug 28 (Thu) , 2025 @ 06:30 PM
	$59

DETAILS

What Happens When AI Becomes Self-Aware?

Agenda
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Networking & Refreshments

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Seminar & Exploration

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Discussion & Dialog

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Socializing

Don't Miss Out (Time Sensitive)
We are limiting the number of guests. Our mission is to host smaller, more intimate events, where only those who are truly interested in a deep dialog attend. If you want a ticket, it's best to reserve one in advance.

What Happens When AI Becomes Self-Aware?
As AI systems grow increasingly sophisticated, we will find ourselves standing at the precipice of one of philosophy's most profound questions: Will AI become conscious?

Join us in exploring the enigmatic boundaries between algorithmic intelligence & human consciousness. Is machine consciousness an emergent property of complex information systems, or does it require something more fundamental beyond compute, code, & data?

We will discuss the implications of a truly conscious AI: Can it experience happiness, love, & suffering? Can it have compassion for us? Is it ethical to terminate an algorithmic process that appears to be fully sentient?

Join us as we navigate these uncharted waters of digital intelligence & figure out the next steps we should take as the creators of these powerful thinking machines.

Food & Drinks?
We will provide refreshments & light snacks. If you want dinner, Trader Joe's is only one block away, so you can grab something to eat & bring it with you!

Free Parking?
Yes, there's usually free street parking right near the event space. Come early & get it!

Agenda?
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Networking & Refreshments

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Seminar & Exploration

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Discussion & Dialog

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Socializing