AI Center Pizza Night - Movie Screening - The Thinking Game
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Event details
| Date | 18.10.2024 |
| Hour | 18:00 › 21:00 |
| Location | |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| Event Language | English |
*The event is fully booked. For those who have registered, please arrive a bit early before the movie screening so we can start punctually. We'll ask you to share your name upon arrival for entry.*
Join us for a unique evening where the worlds of AI and cinema collide over pizza, featuring a special private screening of The Thinking Game.
Program
About the movie
Synopsis
The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of the world's leading AI labs, as it strives to unravel the mysteries of artificial general intelligence(AGI). Inside DeepMind's London headquarters, founder Demis Hassabis and his team are relentlessly pursuing the creation of AI that matches or surpasses human abilities on a wide range of tasks. Filmed over five years, the documentary puts viewers in the room for the pivotal moments of this quest, including the groundbreaking achievement of AlphaFold, a program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology.The Thinking Game captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the unwavering pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis' commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape our world.
Directed by Greg Kohs
Produced by Gary Krieg
Movie Length
1h20
Watch the trailer
*Please arrive early before the movie screening so we can start on time.*
Join us for a unique evening where the worlds of AI and cinema collide over pizza, featuring a special private screening of The Thinking Game.
- Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
- Time: 18:00-21:00
- Location: ELE 117 - AI Center Lounge
- Registration required, with your EPFL email address (limited seats): SOLD OUT
Program
- 18:00-19:20: Movie Screening
- 19:20-20h30: Pizza, and networking
About the movie
Synopsis
The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of the world's leading AI labs, as it strives to unravel the mysteries of artificial general intelligence(AGI). Inside DeepMind's London headquarters, founder Demis Hassabis and his team are relentlessly pursuing the creation of AI that matches or surpasses human abilities on a wide range of tasks. Filmed over five years, the documentary puts viewers in the room for the pivotal moments of this quest, including the groundbreaking achievement of AlphaFold, a program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology.The Thinking Game captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the unwavering pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis' commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape our world.
Directed by Greg Kohs
Produced by Gary Krieg
Movie Length
1h20
Watch the trailer
*Please arrive early before the movie screening so we can start on time.*
Practical information
- Informed public
- Sold Out
- This event is internal