AI Safety Awareness Group Arlington

​A free, virtual, public workshop — no technical background needed.
​In just a few years, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren't science fiction anymore — they're reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. This workshop explores where AI may be in the next 1–5 years and what that means for your daily life.
​Together, we'll tackle urgent questions like:

• ​Jobs: Could AI lead to mass unemployment — or entirely new kinds of work?
• ​Crime: How might AI supercharge scams, hacking, and even physical crime?
• ​Companions: Will people form deep emotional bonds — or even romantic relationships — with AI assistants?
• ​Society: How do top researchers think these trends will shape our future?

​What you'll get:

• ​A fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today's most powerful AI systems
• ​Live demos that reveal both the breakthroughs and the risks
• ​An interactive forecasting exercise where you'll test your own predictions about AI's impact

​Come ready to explore a future arriving faster than most people realize — one that could transform not just how we work, but how we trust, connect, and even love.
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​This is the first session in a three-part virtual series. On 5/14 we'll dive into The AGI Transition, and on 5/19 we'll close with Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control. Each session stands on its own — but following the full series gives you the clearest picture of where all of this is headed.

A free, virtual, public workshop — no technical background needed.
​Artificial intelligence is no longer just getting better at narrow tasks — it's beginning to look general. Many researchers believe we're entering the early stages of the AGI transition: a period where AI systems start to match or exceed human abilities across a wide range of domains.
​This workshop explores what AGI actually means, how to think about it intuitively (without hype or jargon), and what this transition could mean for your job, your relationships, and your day-to-day life — much sooner than most people expect.
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Together, we'll explore questions like:

• ​What is AGI? How do experts define artificial general intelligence, and how is it different from today's AI tools?
• ​Work & Jobs: Which kinds of jobs are already being automated or transformed — and which ones experts believe are most likely to remain resilient?
• ​Human Connection: How is AI starting to replace or supplement roles once filled by coworkers, friends, tutors, therapists, and companions?
• ​Robots & the Physical World: What happens when advanced AI is paired with rapidly improving robotics — and which parts of the economy could change next?

​What you'll get:

• ​A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of AGI and why it matters
• ​Real-world examples of how AI is already reshaping work and social life
• ​Live demos that highlight both impressive capabilities and emerging risks
• ​Interactive discussion and exercises to test your own intuitions about the future

​Come ready to grapple with one of the biggest transitions humanity may ever face — a shift that could redefine not just how we work, but how we relate to each other, find meaning, and navigate a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.

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​This is the second session in a three-part virtual series. If you missed Session 1 — Where is AI in 2026? (5/12) — each workshop stands on its own. We'll close the series on 5/19 with Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control.

​A free, virtual, public workshop — no technical background needed.
​What would it actually mean for machines to become smarter than humans — not just at chess or writing, but at everything? For decades, scientists and researchers have debated the idea of superintelligent AI: systems that could outperform humans across nearly all cognitive tasks. What once sounded like distant science fiction is now increasingly discussed as a real possibility within our lifetimes.
​This workshop is a guided, interactive introduction to superintelligence and the problem of loss of control — what happens if we create systems more capable than we are, but whose goals don't perfectly align with human values.

​Together, we'll explore:

• ​Superintelligence: What it means for an AI system to surpass human intelligence across domains, and how this differs from today's AI.
• ​Power and control: Why advanced AI could wield enormous economic, political, and strategic influence — and why "just turning it off" may not be realistic.
• ​Misalignment risks: How systems pursuing the wrong objectives could cause harm even without malicious intent.
• ​Societal choices: How decisions made today — by researchers, companies, and governments — may shape whether AI becomes a tool we control or a force we struggle to contain.

​What you'll get:

• ​A clear, non-technical introduction to core ideas from AI safety and existential risk research
• ​Live demonstrations of current AI capabilities to ground abstract concerns in real systems
• ​Small-group discussions and thought experiments connecting AI risks to everyday life, institutions, and incentives
• ​A better mental model for evaluating headlines, hype, and claims about AI progress

​Whether you're new to AI, casually interested, or deeply unsure what to believe, you'll leave with a clearer picture of why many researchers take superintelligence seriously — and what's actually at stake if we get it wrong.

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​This is the final session in a three-part virtual series. If you missed Session 1 — Where is AI in 2026? (5/12) or Session 2 — The AGI Transition (5/14) — each workshop stands on its own and is free to attend.