Paper Readings set to return in 2026
Sign ups for the first session of the new year set to open in January 2026
Embodied AI: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Policy Action (Copy)
Join us Dec 11 at 10:00 p.m. PST, where we’ll be discussing “Embodied AI: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Policy Action” by Jared Perlo, Alexander Robey, Fazl Barez, Luciano Floridi, and Jakob Mökander
This paper reviews the risks of embodied AI (EAI) providing a taxonomy of the physical, informational, economic, and social risks EAI systems pose, analyzes policies and existing frameworks to identify critical gaps, and offers policy recommendations for the safe and beneficial deployment of EAI systems.
Join the Dec 11, 5:30 p.m. PST session here:
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/whs-czpo-yhb
Or dial: (US) +1 929-229-1842 PIN: 773 344 332#
Embodied AI: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Policy Action
Join us Dec 10 at 10:00 a.m. PST, where we’ll be discussing “Embodied AI: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Policy Action” by Jared Perlo, Alexander Robey, Fazl Barez, Luciano Floridi, and Jakob Mökander
This paper reviews the risks of embodied AI (EAI) providing a taxonomy of the physical, informational, economic, and social risks EAI systems pose, analyzes policies and existing frameworks to identify critical gaps, and offers policy recommendations for the safe and beneficial deployment of EAI systems.
Join the Dec 10, 10:00 a.m. PST session here:
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qug-thph-ztu
Or dial: (US) +1 413-591-2855 PIN: 411 203 611#
“A Review of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in the United States (US Session)
Join us Dec 4 at 5:30 p.m. PST, where we’ll be discussing “A Review of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in the United States” by Esther Taiwo, Ahmed Akinsola, Edward Tella, Kolade Makinde, and Mayowa Akinwande.
This paper reviews the use of AI across various sectors in the United States, highlighting key ethical issues related to transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy.
Register for the Dec 4, 5:30 p.m. PST session here: https://luma.com/3mgzdizg
Paper Reading Session Vol 5 (AFRICA/Europe session)
Join us for Our next paper reading sessions are on Dec 3 at 10:00 a.m. PST , where we’ll be discussing “A Review of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in the United States” by Esther Taiwo, Ahmed Akinsola, Edward Tella, Kolade Makinde, and Mayowa Akinwande.
This paper reviews the use of AI across various sectors in the United States, highlighting key ethical issues related to transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy.
Register for the Dec 3, 10:00 a.m. PST session here: https://luma.com/95ewr7hb
Black in AI Safety and Ethics (BASE) – Paper Reading Vol 4.
Join us for a discussion on practical strategies for empirical AI alignment research. We’ll explore a collection of tips and mindset shifts shared by experienced researchers to help streamline experimentation, improve research efficiency, and approach alignment work with clarity and focus. This session is ideal for participants looking to strengthen their empirical methods and gain insight into effective research habits in AI safety.
The paper reading for those in US time zones is Thursday, Nov 6, at 5:30 PM PST. The paper is Tips for Empirical Research by Ethan Perez
To register: https://luma.com/s3rk4zfy
Black in AI Safety and Ethics (BASE) – Paper Reading Vol 3.
We’re coming together for our 3rd week to read, learn, and connect through ideas that shape the future of AI. During the paper reading, we will explore a research paper on AI safety and governance, taking the time to unpack key ideas and reflect on their implications for responsible and inclusive AI development.
The paper session reading creates a space for us to learn, connect, and grow together in conversations about AI safety and ethics, while welcoming everyone who wants to learn alongside the community. You don't need to be an expert; you need to be open, curious, and ready to explore together.
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