Greater Good Gathering 2026 - Understanding Artificial Intelligence #AI #artificialintelligence

Our recent Greater Good Gathering at Columbia University gathered worldwide experts to discuss one of the most daunting topics of our times: "The Artificial Future." What Is Artifical Intelligence?: Dr. Melanie Mitchell, professor at the Santa Fe Institute and author of numerous books and scholarly papers on AI including Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans. For That Matter, What is Intelligence?: Dr. Benjamin Rosman, founding director, Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. AI experts from around the world shared their insights on ways AI can advance the greater good along with guardrails to prevent it from causing harm. Here's what we discussed: Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence Human Decision-Making with AI Where the Technology is Headed Understanding the Technology What is AI? What is Intelligence? Governance Of, By and For AI International Competition & (In)security AI & The Coming Economy The Future of Creativity People vs. AI Differential Impacts on Different Populations Impacts on People: Health & Mental Health The Future of AI: Policy & Morality You can find more on our website: www.greatergoodgathering.org/ #AI #artificialintelligence