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SUMMARY:January 2023 First Friday - The Coming Wave
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 info="{}"]The Coming Wave by: Mustafa Suleyman\nYour Presenter: Malcolm Co
 on\nOur first event for 2024 will be on January 5th and revolves around Mu
 stafa Suleyman's book\, "The Coming Wave\," a New York Times bestseller ad
 dressing the imminent risks posed by AI and fast-developing technologies t
 o global order. Suleyman\, co-founder of DeepMind\, delves into a critical
  moment in human history where AI will permeate every aspect of life\, fro
 m business operations to government services\, promising immense prosperit
 y but also posing unprecedented threats.\nThe book explores how these adva
 ncements might redefine our lives\, introducing DNA printers\, quantum com
 puters\, autonomous weapons\, and more\, while emphasizing the unpreparedn
 ess of individuals and governments for this imminent transformation. Suley
 man outlines the "containment problem\," the challenge of maintaining cont
 rol over these potent technologies\, as the pivotal issue of our era.\nWhy
  attend? The event promises insights into navigating this transformative w
 ave and understanding the delicate balance between leveraging technologica
 l advancements for prosperity while averting potential catastrophic conseq
 uences. With the books endorsements from influential figures like Yuval No
 ah Harari\, Daniel Kahneman\, and Bill Gates\, this event offers a unique 
 opportunity to grasp the urgency and implications of these accelerating te
 chnological shifts.\nMalcolm Coon\, Executive Book Review presenter\, will
  guide you through the book’s key points\, and will highlight the import
 ant elements about the book that you can utilize in your professional or p
 ersonal life.\nRegister for this complimentary online session. You do not 
 have to read the book in advance to participate.\n&nbsp\;[/et_pb_text][et_
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 \, January 5\, 2024\n\nPresentation: 8:00 - 9:15 AM (US Central Time)\n\nM
 eet Life Long Learners and Open Discussion: 9:15 - 9:30 AM (US Central Tim
 e)\n\nWHERE (either):\n\nIn Person: Wittigs Building - 2018 Ave B\, Suite 
 200\n\nor VIA ZOOM\n\n**You must register to receive the Zoom Link**\n\nYo
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