Hello Cerebrals in SF! Whether you're already building in AI or just getting into it, you've probably thought about AI Safety and where it's all headed. On Thursday at Mox SF, the AI Collective is hosting international experts from the AI Safety Awareness Project for an interactive session that explores the accelerating pace of AI progress, the opportunities and existential risks ahead, and what it means for individuals, communities, and policymakers. https://luma.com/aic-sf-10-20 What to expect: Through interactive forecasting exercises and demonstrations, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how close we are to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), what experts predict will happen next, and how society can respond responsibly. ⚙️ What You’ll Learn • The foundations of modern AI systems — and why deep neural networks are “grown, not designed.” • How AI is evolving 2× faster than the internet — and what this means for jobs and economies. • What happens when AI begins improving itself (“recursive self-improvement”). • Case studies of real-world AI incidents: from simulated blackmail to model deception. • How experts forecast the timeline from AGI to superintelligence — and why their estimates are shortening. • How to take action through AI safety education, advocacy, and career transition pathways. 🔮 Interactive Forecasting Participants will join a live group exercise inspired by Metaculus forecasting markets, predicting key milestones such as: • When AGI will first be announced • When AI might replace major categories of work • When most people will personally know someone who’s dated an AI