A small reading and discussion group for the bigger questions AI raises. No technical expertise needed, just curiosity and a willingness to hear different views.
WIP Think is a space to step away from the latest tools and product announcements, and spend some time on the bigger questions AI raises for our work, our lives and our relationships.
There won't be a presentation or a technical test. We'll start with a short introduction, then open up the conversation. You don't need to be an AI expert, or to have a position worked out before you arrive. Bring your questions, your perspective and a willingness to hear different views.
What is AI for, and who is it for?
As AI becomes more capable, what should its relationship with humans be?
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman argues that AI should remain under human control and ultimately serve human interests. Anthropic's approach to Claude raises a different question. It doesn't claim that Claude is conscious or has rights, but its Constitution describes Claude's moral status as uncertain, and considers whether future AI systems could have experiences or interests deserving of moral consideration.
That gives us plenty to talk about.
Should AI always remain a tool serving human purposes? And what happens if we begin to question whether it's just a tool?
You don't need to prepare answers to all of these. They're here to give you a sense of where the conversation might go.
We've gathered some material to introduce the different perspectives. You don't need to read every document from beginning to end.
If you'd like to go deeper: Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 system card includes its model-welfare research.
S$10 holds your seat, and dinner is at your own expense. Small room, so the seats go quickly.