{"id":247085,"date":"2024-07-24T09:04:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T09:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/agi-24-conference-set-to-explore-the-future-of-artificial-general-intelligence\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:14:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:14:05","slug":"agi-24-conference-set-to-explore-the-future-of-artificial-general-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/agi-24-conference-set-to-explore-the-future-of-artificial-general-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"AGI-24 Conference Set to Explore the Future of Artificial General Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"figure mt-2\">&#13;<br \/>\n                                &#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/Profile\/Rongchai-Wang\">Rongchai Wang<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"publication-date ml-2\"> Jul 24, 2024 08:39<\/span>&#13;\n                                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">The 17th Annual AGI Conference, AGI-24, will be held from August 13-16, 2024, both in-person in Seattle and online.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/blockchainstock.blob.core.windows.net:443\/features\/C28CC42754BDC4AC8958DD527995C77F140F29552D4AB1BCC51AD80895D60BFE.jpg\">&#13;<br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/blockchainstock.blob.core.windows.net:443\/features\/C28CC42754BDC4AC8958DD527995C77F140F29552D4AB1BCC51AD80895D60BFE.jpg\" alt=\"AGI-24 Conference Set to Explore the Future of Artificial General Intelligence\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n                                <\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n<p>The 17th Annual AGI Conference, AGI-24, is scheduled to take place from August 13-16, 2024, both in-person in Seattle, WA, and virtually, making it accessible to a global audience, according to SingularityNET (AGIX).<\/p>\n<h2>Event Significance<\/h2>\n<p>The AGI-24 Conference is recognized as a premier event dedicated to the research and development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This year&#8217;s conference aims to highlight groundbreaking research and showcase the latest advancements in AGI technology. SingularityNET will sponsor a free virtual livestream of the entire conference, ensuring global access to the latest developments in AGI.<\/p>\n<h2>Historical Context<\/h2>\n<p>The first AGI Workshop was held in 2008, leading to the formation of the AGI Society and the ongoing AGI Conference series. Over the years, the event has grown in significance, driven by the increasing recognition within the AI community and beyond that AGI could soon become a reality. The AGI-24 Conference will provide a platform for discussing the opportunities and challenges associated with this transformative technology.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Themes and Topics<\/h2>\n<p>The conference will explore several critical questions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feasibility and strengths of near-term AGI systems<\/li>\n<li>Unsolved problems in achieving human-level AGI<\/li>\n<li>Methods for measuring AI capabilities as they approach and exceed human intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Providing cognitive and ethical guidance to emerging AGI systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These discussions will cover a wide range of topics, from the technical aspects of AGI development to its societal impact.<\/p>\n<h2>Speakers and Presentations<\/h2>\n<p>The AGI-24 Conference will feature 15 keynote speakers who are leading experts in their fields. Notable speakers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ben Goertzel, Chairman, AGI Society; CEO, SingularityNET<\/li>\n<li>Geordie Rose, Founder and CEO, Sanctuary.ai<\/li>\n<li>Gary Marcus, Professor of Psychology and Neural Science, NY University<\/li>\n<li>Fran\u00e7ois Chollet, Senior Staff Engineer, Google<\/li>\n<li>Joscha Bach, AI Strategist, Liquid AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to keynotes, the conference will present 18 research papers and 7 posters, many accompanied by video summaries.<\/p>\n<h2>Interactive Elements<\/h2>\n<p>The in-person event in Seattle will feature an interactive exhibition hall with demos, posters, and presentations. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with researchers and developers, making the event an interactive and comprehensive experience. Workshops and tutorials will also offer deeper dives into specific topics, providing hands-on learning experiences.<\/p>\n<h2>Registration Details<\/h2>\n<p>Interested participants can <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/payqlick.com\/events\/agi2024\/registration2024\/\"><strong>register now<\/strong><\/a> to secure their spot at AGI-24, whether they plan to attend in person or virtually. The event promises to offer invaluable insights into the future of AGI and its potential to revolutionize various aspects of society.<\/p>\n<h2>About SingularityNET<\/h2>\n<p>Founded by Dr. Ben Goertzel, SingularityNET aims to create a decentralized, democratic, and inclusive AGI. The organization comprises seasoned engineers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and marketers focused on various application areas, including finance, robotics, biomedical AI, media, arts, and entertainment. 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