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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 12h

The fall SRI Seminar Series continues TODAY at 12:30 PM ET with @rcalo.bsky.social (@uwlaw.bsky.social).

"Law and technology — a methodical approach"

Join live → www.eventbrite.ca/e/sri-semina...

SRI Seminar Series: Ryan Calo

Join us for a seminar featuring the University of Washington's Ryan Calo on Wednesday, October 8th.

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 1d

What comes after AGI?

SRI Chair @davidduvenaud.bsky.social convened leading researchers & policymakers to explore possible futures beyond artificial general intelligence—and why no one yet has a plausible path where human interests remain protected.

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David Duvenaud reflects on post-AGI workshop — Schwartz Reisman Institute

SRI Chair David Duvenaud shares reflections from the Post-AGI workshop, highlighting the value of diverse perspectives and the challenges of envisioning post-AGI trajectories.

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 2d

💡Up next in the fall SRI Seminar Series: @rcalo.bsky.social (@uwlaw.bsky.social) — “Law and technology: A methodical approach”

Wed, Oct 8 12:30 PM ET | Free online 🔗https://tinyurl.com/3rsnvcbc

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 2d

Can AI be a friend?

At the third Technophilosophy Soirée, led by @karinavold.bsky.social, SRI brought together scholars to ask how AI companionship is changing the way we connect, empathize and understand each other.

🎥→ tinyurl.com/ys4wdzeb
#AIethics @minzlicht.bsky.social @uoftethics.bsky.social

AI in the friend zone: Rethinking companionship — Schwartz Reisman Institute

Can we have genuine relationships with AI systems? At the third Technophilosophy Soiree, conceived of and led by SRI Research Lead Karina Vold , leading thinkers from a variety of disciplines explore...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 6d

📢 The recording of Jeff Clune’s fall SRI Seminar Series session is now online!

In “Open-ended and AI-generating algorithms in the era of foundation models”, Clune shows how foundation models can power open-ended discovery and lifelong learning.

▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIHA...

Jeff Clune | Open-ended and AI-generating algorithms in the era of foundation models

YouTube video by Schwartz Reisman Institute

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Happening in less than an hour!

Join Anastasia Kuzminykh for today’s SRI Seminar:

“The power of discussion: Designing useful communication with AI agents”

🕧 12:30–2:00 PM ET | Online
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SRI Seminar Series: Anastasia Kuzminykh

Join us for a seminar featuring the University of Toronto's Anastasia Kuzminykh on Wednesday, November 12th.

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 8d

SRI is proud to support Who’s Afraid of AI? this Oct. 23–24 at U of T. Geoffrey Hinton & Beth Coleman will headline two days of panels and debates on how AI is reshaping society, culture, and creativity.

Join us 👉 www.eventbrite.ca/e/whos-afrai...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 9d

BlueSky

💡 The fall SRI Seminar Series continues Oct 1 with Anastasia Kuzminykh (U of T Faculty of Information)

“The power of discussion: Designing useful communication with AI agents”

📅 Oct 1 | 12:30–2 PM ET | Online
🔗 srinstitute.utoronto.ca/events-archi...

#AI #HumanAI #Ethics

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 15d

From digital friends to romantic AI, companion bots are reshaping how we relate to each other.

They bring potential benefits, but also heighten risks of existing harms.

In a new piece, SRI’s Alicia Demanuele & Maggie Arai call for safeguards: srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/ai-comp...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 16d

💡The fall SRI Seminar Series continues Wednesday with Hamsa Bastani (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania):

“Unpacking the unintended consequences of AI in education”

Wed 12:30 ET

Free, online 🔗 srinstitute.utoronto.ca/events-archi...

SRI Seminar Series featuring guest speaker Hamsa Bastani.

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 20d

Canada has an opportunity to lead on #DataGovernance.

Read our response to ISED's consultation on CBPR & PRP certifications:

srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/cbpr

#Privacy #AI #CdnPoli

Data privacy and governance for Canadian innovation: SRI responds to Canada’s implementation of global privacy certifications — Schwartz Reisman Institute

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society responds to Canada’s consultation on global privacy certifications, outlining how CBPR and PRP can strengthen data protection, build public tr...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 21d

🗓️ Today at 12:30 PM ET! Join Jeff Clune (The University of British Columbia, Vector Institute, and Google DeepMind) as he kicks off our fall SRI Seminar Series with “Open-ended and AI-generating algorithms in the era of foundation models."

🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/gBjE3ECy

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 23d

💡The fall SRI Seminar Series kicks off on Wednesday with
@jeffclune.com (UBC / Vector / DeepMind):

“Open-ended and AI-generating algorithms in the era of foundation models”

Wed 12:30 ET
Free, online🔗https://srinstitute.utoronto.ca/events-archive/seminar-2025-jeff-clune-2

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 27d

"His moral opinions are sensible, not infallible, but listened to. If he says that regulating AI is essential, it will have an impact."

From @mm-corriere-bot.bsky.social: read SRI Advisory Board member Geoffrey Hinton on his upcoming meeting with Pope Leo XIV.

www.corriere.it/cultura/25_s...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 29d

Join leading thinkers across psychology, philosophy, comp sci & cognitive science:

Michael Inzlicht | Anastasia Kuzminykh | Jocelyn Maclure | Jelena Markovic | Karina Vold

🥤 Food, drinks & big questions await.
🔗 Register: technophilosophy.ca

Technophilosophy: September Soiree

Join us this September for a soiree on technophilosophy.

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 29d

As AI systems like ChatGPT & Claude become ever more humanlike, we’re asking:

Can AI fill our social needs?
Do we owe ethical duties to AI “companions”?
Should we worry about emotional exploitation?

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 29d

📅 Mark your calendars: the Technophilosophy Soirée is next Tuesday, Sept 16 | 5–8 PM at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus in #Toronto.

We’re exploring AI companionship—can #AI really become our friend? 🧵

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Sep 4

Exciting news from SRI!

We’re welcoming Michael Inzlicht & Avery Slater as new research leads for 2025–26! Alongside six continuing leaders, they’ll advance bold projects on AI safety, trust, fairness, creativity & more.

Learn more: srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/eight-n...

#AI #UofT

Eight research leads drive SRI’s mission forward with new projects — Schwartz Reisman Institute

With two new appointments and six renewed roles, the Schwartz Reisman Institute ’s 2025–26 cohort of research leads will advance projects on trust, creative pedagogy, agentic AI, democratic fairness,...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Sep 3

Is ChatGPT your friend—or just really good at faking it?

On Sept 16, join us at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus for a deep dive into AI companionship with leading experts at our 3rd annual Technophilosophy Soirée.

🎟 Free students | $5 public
🥤 Refreshments

Register 👉 technophilosophy.ca

Technophilosophy: September Soiree

Join us this September for a soiree on technophilosophy.

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · Sep 2

Don't miss out on this thread about the exciting discussions happening at the Technophilosophy Soiree on Sept 16! 🗓️ ⬇️ Event organized by Prof. @karinavold.bsky.social

Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you intrigued by our upcoming Technophilosophy Soirée?
At SRI, we’re always asking how technology reshapes what it means to be human. 🧵

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Aug 29

📝 Our final essay explores how AI is reshaping the social contract, challenging human agency, state authority, and democratic norms.

It asks: how can democracies update the social contract to align AI with core values? uoft.me/DemocracyRew...

Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Aug 28

🌍 Our fourth essay explores how AI transcends borders, reshaping sovereignty and testing states’ ability to defend democracy.

It asks: how can democracies protect sovereignty in an AI-driven world? uoft.me/DemocracyRew...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Aug 27

These are the kinds of conversations we’ll explore at the Technophilosophy Soirée.

🔗 Register now: technophilosophy.ca

#AICompanionship #AIandSociety #TorontoTech #UofT

Technophilosophy: September Soiree

Join us this September for a soiree on technophilosophy.

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Aug 27

Consider AI griefbots, programs that mimic the deceased using their digital footprint.

They raise profound questions about dignity, privacy & identity.

Learn more: srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/griefbots-ai-human-dignity-law-regulation

From mourning to machine: Griefbots, human dignity, and AI regulation — Schwartz Reisman Institute

Griefbots are artificial intelligence programs designed to mimic deceased individuals by using their digital footprint. Griefbots raise significant concerns about data collection and implications to h...

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you intrigued by our upcoming Technophilosophy Soirée?
At SRI, we’re always asking how technology reshapes what it means to be human. 🧵

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