Ai safety -science talk at Zerodegrees ( upstairs)

7:00pm Arrivals
7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
7:35pm What is AI Safety (Phil Lunn)
8:05pm Networking & beers
8:30pm Short announcements/updates*
8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper)
9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs)
What is AI Safety (Phil Lunn)

Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping how we work and live — from generative AI tools to machine learning and deep learning systems embedded across industries. As these technologies advance, so do the questions around safety, ethics and responsibility. What does it really mean for AI to be “safe”? How should organisations think about governance, regulation and risk as we move closer to increasingly capable systems — and even the idea of artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

In this talk, we’ll explore how AI is transforming workplaces and society, where it can genuinely add value, and what skills — technical and non-technical — will be needed in the years ahead. The session offers a grounded look at responsible AI adoption, cutting through hype while addressing real-world implications.

Phil Lunn works at the intersection of AI, ethics and governance, helping professionals understand how to harness AI effectively while building the safeguards needed for safe and responsible use.