We're Building the Wrong AI

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere, but actually intelligent conversation about it is not as easy to find. Sendhil Mullainathan, an author and professor of economics and electrical engineering at MIT, brings the latter to this year’s UW La Follette School of Public Affairs Hilldale Lecture. His talk, “We’re Building the Wrong AI,” explores two possible futures: one where AI makes life easier and work more meaningful — and one where it mostly automates away both. The title of Mullainathan's lecture reveals his concern, but there’s still time to right the ship. Register at lafollette.wisc.edu.

media release: We’re excited to invite you to an engaging and thought-provoking Hilldale Lecture, We're Building the Wrong AI with Dr. Sendhil Mullainathan.

Dr. Mullainathan will explore two kinds of AI: One that will have minimal impact on economic growth and possibly lead to job losses. The other could greatly increase growth rates and improve human productivity. Unfortunately, we are building the wrong kind. 

Join us for a gentle introduction to these different paths and a discussion on how we can shift toward building the right kind of AI.

Funding is provided by the Hilldale Lecture Series. This event is free and open to the public.

It is highly recommended to take the bus or walk if you are able. Paid parking is available at Helen C. White Garage. You can also find other options from the city of Madison lots.