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What we’re about

Welcome to London’s Artificial Intelligence Futurists, a community dedicated to exploring, shaping, and steering the future of AI. As the new organizer, I’m excited to expand on the legacy of this meetup by bringing together forward-thinkers from all disciplines—technology, philosophy, design, entrepreneurship, academia, policy, and more to discuss, debate, and advance the state of artificial intelligence.

### Our Focus

  • AGI & HLMI
    We’ll continue to explore Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Human-Level Machine Intelligence (HLMI)—not just how these breakthroughs might emerge, but what they mean for us as humans, our societies, and our evolution.

  • Cutting-Edge AI & Emerging Technologies
    From machine learning and robotics to semantics and cognitive computing, we want to stay at the forefront of emerging AI trends and breakthroughs. We’ll dissect the technical, ethical, and economic dimensions, fostering a cross-pollination of ideas.

### Our Strategy & Goals

  1. Foster a Collaborative Community
    We aim to create a space where enthusiastic newcomers, seasoned developers, academics, and industry experts can collaborate, learn, and inspire one another. Our meetups will encourage open dialogue and active participation.

  2. Host Engaging, High-Value Events

    • Talks & Panels featuring guest speakers from leading universities, research labs, and tech companies.
    • Workshops & Hackathons that offer hands-on experience with AI tools and methodologies.
    • Roundtable Discussions to debate the ethical, philosophical, and societal challenges of AI.

  3. Promote Inclusive Innovation
    We believe truly transformative AI will emerge from diverse perspectives and disciplines. Our events and discussions will focus on bridging gaps and welcoming voices from non-technical and technical backgrounds alike.

  4. Raise Awareness & Knowledge
    Through lectures, reading groups, and informal networking, we’ll keep each other informed of the latest AI research, policy news, and industry developments. We aim to become a trusted local resource for anyone curious about AI’s future.

### Future Aspirations

  • Thought Leadership: Establish a platform where London-based AI enthusiasts and professionals can significantly contribute to global AI discourse—sharing thought leadership pieces, hosting mini-conferences, and influencing AI ethics standards.

  • Community Projects: Launch collaborative initiatives—like open-source projects or research collaborations—that showcase local talent and push the boundaries of what AI can do.

  • Policy & Advocacy: Explore ways our group can engage with policymakers and the public to ensure AI evolves responsibly, equitably, and for the benefit of all.

  • Annual Summit: Host an annual conference or summit where our members can present research, pitch AI startups, or discuss forward-looking topics in a larger forum with international speakers.

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Huge thanks to everyone for your support and contributions
Dexter Meenh