The Bitter Struggle: Book Launch with Ben Buchanan
Hosted by BlueDot Impact + Joshua Landes + Yashvardhan Sharma
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What to look forward to
Ben Buchanan, the first White House Special Advisor for AI, will introduce his new book, *The Bitter Struggle: Superintelligence, Superpowers, and the Fate of the World*. He and experts from RAND and the Center for Technology & Statecraft will discuss preparing for recursive self-improvement, followed by Q&A and a reception.
Inside the event
Join us for the launch of The Bitter Struggle: Superintelligence, Superpowers, and the Fate of the World, the new book by Ben Buchanan and Tantum Collins.
Ben, the first White House Special Advisor for AI, will open with a short talk, followed by a panel discussion on how to prepare for the advent of recursive self-improvement with Jason Matheny (RAND) and Saif Khan (Center for Technology & Statecraft). It will be moderated by Caleb Watney (Coefficient Giving).
Stay afterward for a reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. A limited number of copies will be available for guests.
Agenda
- 6:00 pm: Doors open
- 6:30 pm: Talk by Ben Buchanan
- 6:45 - 8 pm: Panel discussion and Q&A
- 8 - 10 pm: Reception
This is an invite-only event, and registrations are reviewed by the hosts. Guests must be 21+. Dress is business casual.
Hosted by BlueDot Impact in partnership with the Georgetown AI Association (GAIA).
Washington, DC
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