The inaugural Alumni vs Phil student debate Will AI bring about the downfall of humanity? Trinity Development & Alumni, in partnership with The University Philosophical Society (The Phil), hosted our inaugural alumni versus student debate in the autumn. The event featured Trinity alumni engaging in a lively debate alongside current students, discussing the impact of AI on humanity — whether it will be beneficial or destructive. The event provided an opportunity for intellectual engagement, a chance to relive college debate memories, and included a drinks reception for alumni to reconnect with old and new friends and connect with current students. Be sure to update your details to be notified of future alumni events by clicking here . Topic : This House Believes that AI Will Bring About the Downfall of Humanity Alumni Speakers : Professor Abeba Birhane , cognitive scientist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity was joined by Joanne Kenney , award-winning scientist and president of the Trinity Women Graduates and Emmet Dowling , Partner and Head of Data and Artificial Intelligence at EY
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