Who's Afraid of AI? Arts, Sciences, and the Futures of Intelligence
When and Where
Description
Who’s Afraid of AI? Arts, Science, and the Futures of Intelligence is a week-long inquiry into the implications and future directions of AI for our creative and collective imaginings, and the many possible futures of intelligence. The complexity of these immediate future calls for interdisciplinary dialogue, bringing together artists, AI researchers, and humanities scholars.
In this volatile domain, the question of who envisions our futures is vital. Artists explore with complexity and humanity, while the humanities reveal the histories of intelligence and the often-overlooked ways knowledge and decision-making have been shaped. By placing these voices in dialogue with AI researchers and technologists, Who’s Afraid of AI? examines the social dimensions of technology, questions tech solutionism from a social-impact perspective, and challenges profit-driven AI with innovation guided by public values.
The two-day conference at the University of Toronto’s University College anchors the week and features panels and debates with leading figures in these disciplines, including a keynote by 2025 Nobel Laureate in Physics Geoffrey Hinton, the “Godfather of AI” and 2025 Neil Graham Lecturer in Science, Fei-Fei Li, an AI pioneer.
Throughout the week, the conversation continues across the city with:
- AI-themed and AI powered art shows and exhibitions
- Film screenings
- Innovative theatre
- Experimental music
Who’s Afraid of AI? demonstrates that Toronto has not only shaped the history of AI but continues to prepare its future. Step into this changing landscape and be part of this transformative dialogue — register today!
Conference | October 23 & 24, 2025
Arts Festival | October 19 – 25, 2025
University of Toronto
Website: toronto2025.ai