Emerging Tech Forums
The series aims to highlight the key debates and latest evidence around these technology topics to help the public come to a more grounded and realistic view of their potential impact.
Past Programs
More Automation, Better Jobs
Waves of technological change spark excitement and fear from workers. For generations, there have been concerns that automation will displace workers. But in surveys, workers also say that they are excited about the possibilities of technologies to remove the drudgery from their daily jobs – and help them gain new skills. In this panel, automation specialists from industry and academia will discuss how new technologies can make jobs better – and where they might make work worse.
Free with museum admission.
Humanoid Robots
From startups to tech giants, the race to develop humanoid robots has recently intensified. These efforts have captured the public's attention, fueled by viral videos showcasing the machines' advanced capabilities. To delve deeper, we welcome the public to join us for an engaging panel with members of academia and industry as they discuss the progress and future of humanoid robots. The panel will be moderated by Julie Shah.
This program is presented as part of the Cambridge Science Festival. The MIT Museum is free during the Cambridge Science Festival.
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Taskin Padir
Pulkit Agrawal
Emerging AI
Since the release of ChatGPT, there has been a flurry of experimentation. How can these tools that packed so much potential deliver results in practice? How will it transform daily work? Join us as leaders of MIT's working group on generative AI and the work of the future engage in conversation with AI leaders from companies on the forefront of changing the ways they do their jobs.
Free with museum admission.