The Singularity Summit II

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Theme: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
When: September 8 - 9 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre | San Francisco, CA
Cost: $50 per ticket
Reward: Remarkable summit, networking, lunches, and reception

In recent years, several scientists and authors have argued that there is a significant chance that advanced artificial intelligence will be developed within a few decades. Similar claims, however, have been made over the past 50 years. What is different now? The Singularity Summit II will bring together over 20 premier thinkers from relevant disciplines to examine whether we are really nearing a turning point toward powerful intelligence.