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The Kavli Center at the 2023 Falling Walls Science Summit
This November, founding faculty member, Jodi Halpern, and Executive Director, Lea Witkowsky, traveled to Berlin, Germany to participate in the annual Falling Walls Science Summit. The UC Berkeley Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public was featured with Jodi Halpern in a panel on day...Read more about The Kavli Center at the 2023 Falling Walls Science Summit
Stuart Russell Testifies on AI Regulation at U.S. Senate Hearing
On July 25, Stuart Russell testified on AI benefits, risks, and regulations at the U.S. Senate hearing titled “Oversight of A.I.: Principles...Read more about Stuart Russell Testifies on AI Regulation at U.S. Senate Hearing
New Toolkit for Societal Engagement in Gene Editing
Today the Kavli Center, along with collaborators, the Keystone Policy Center and the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), released a new toolkit for societal...Read more about New Toolkit for Societal Engagement in Gene Editing
Inaugural Fellows cohort kicks off
The UC Berkeley Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public launched its first cohort of fellows this spring. Five graduate students along with three out of six total postdoctoral fellows began their fellowships this January 2023. Three postdoctoral fellows will join the group...Read more about Inaugural Fellows cohort kicks off
New Kavli Center at UC Berkeley to foster ethics, engagement in science
Kavli Foundation launches two Centers for Ethics, Science, and the Public
Faculty News
Stuart Russell Testifies on AI Regulation at U.S. Senate Hearing
On July 25, Stuart Russell testified on AI benefits, risks, and regulations at the U.S. Senate hearing titled “Oversight of A.I.: Principles...Read more about Stuart Russell Testifies on AI Regulation at U.S. Senate Hearing
Stuart Russell calls for new approach for AI, a ‘civilization-ending’ technology
This technology has the power to change the world, said Stuart Russell, a UC Berkeley computer science professor and leading AI expert. It could improve quality of life for people across the planet or destroy civilization, he said. At an April 5 event, he urged both companies to pivot how...Read more about Stuart Russell calls for new approach for AI, a ‘civilization-ending’ technology
Stuart Russell to Participate in UC Berkeley AI lectures exploring possibilities, implications of ChatGPT
Since its launch last November, the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has been an international sensation, with people using the platform to do everything from writing essays, computer code, poems and research proposals to...Read more about Stuart Russell to Participate in UC Berkeley AI lectures exploring possibilities, implications of ChatGPT
Jodi Halpern Brings Message of Empathic Curiosity to Major South American Science Conference
In January, [Kavli Center Steering Committee member] Jodi Halpern, MD, PhD, traveled to Santiago, Chile to give a keynote address to the Congreso Futuro, a preeminent South American science communication event, titled “The Power of...Read more about Jodi Halpern Brings Message of Empathic Curiosity to Major South American Science Conference
Assistant Professor Rebecca Wexler appointed senior policy advisor for science and justice at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
For nearly three decades, prominent faculty experts have propelled Berkeley Law’s leading position at the intersection of law and technology. Recently, the White House tapped two of them for high-level roles to help influence federal policy improvements.
...Assistant Professor...Read more about Assistant Professor Rebecca Wexler appointed senior policy advisor for science and justice at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Guggenheim fellowships awarded to three UC Berkeley faculty
The Kavli Center's Jodi Halpern is among this year's John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellows. The prestigious awards recognize scholars with impressive achievements in fields ranging from the natural sciences to the creative arts. Guggenheim fellowship winners receive one-time grants...Read more about Guggenheim fellowships awarded to three UC Berkeley faculty
Stuart Russell gives Reith Lectures on AI and why people should be scared
Stuart Russell, Director of the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science and the Public, spoke with BBC News technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones about his four Reith Lectures, "Living With Artificial Intelligence". The lectures focus on the existential threats of AI and offers a way forward.Read more about Stuart Russell gives Reith Lectures on AI and why people should be scared