What does it mean to create a technology that may soon outthink us? Nobel Laureate & SRI Strategic Advisor Geoffrey Hinton explores this question with @patchenbarss.bsky.social in Smarter Than Us: Superintelligence and the Future of Humanity. On shelves March 30, 2027. More: shorturl.at/mzbCC

Smarter Than Us by Geoffrey Hinton with Patchen Barss | Penguin Random House Canada

The British Canadian Nobel Prize–winning “godfather of AI” delivers a landmark reckoning with the technology he helped create—and what humanity must do before it surpasses us.

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If AI systems are increasingly being used for advice, support & guidance, how should they be designed to help people flourish? That's the question behind florea.ai, a project led by SRI's @karinavold.bsky.social and @ashtonanderson.bsky.social with @louistay.bsky.social. Learn more: uoft.me/cyw

SRI research leads ask whether AI can support human flourishing — Schwartz Reisman Institute

A three-year, US$3.6M project co-led by SRI Research Leads Karina Vold and Ashton Anderson with Purdue University’s Louis Tay explores how AI systems might be designed to support long-term human well-...

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Congratulations Jacob Tsimerman of @utoronto.ca, on receiving the 2026 Fields Medal. Recognized in part for solving a decades-old problem that has opened new directions of research, Tsimerman is the second 🍁Canadian 🍁 to ever receive the prestigious award. uoft.me/cy4

U of T mathematician Jacob Tsimerman awarded Fields Medal

Professor Tsimerman won the high-profile international award in part for his work on a problem that had stumped the discipline for decades.

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‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’: #UofT mathematician Jacob Tsimerman awarded prestigious Fields Medal 🏅 uoft.me/jacob

Our researchers are making a strong showing at @facct.bsky.social ACM FAccT2026 (Montreal, June 25-28). 19 of our researchers will present 13 accepted papers & one workshop, covering responsible AI, governance, privacy, human rights, AI alignment, & more. Learn more: uoft.me/cvg

SRI researchers present work at ACM FAccT 2026 — Schwartz Reisman Institute

SRI researchers will present 13 accepted papers and one workshop session at FAccT 2026, showcasing the Institute’s research in responsible AI, algorithmic governance, alignment, privacy, and the impac...

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What does it mean to trust AI? Our new paper, led by Beth Coleman (@utoronto.ca), reframes trust as a challenge at the centre of responsible AI adoption & governance. The goal isn't to make people trust AI systems. It's to build AI systems that are worthy of trust. Read the report: uoft.me/ctx

SRI releases new white paper on trust in human–AI interaction — Schwartz Reisman Institute

AI is everywhere. But can we trust it? A new SRI white paper led by Beth Coleman reframes trust in AI as a multidisciplinary challenge—not just a technical one—and charts a path forward.

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To celebrate "Generative Knowledge: Think, Learn, Create with AI" (2026) we co-hosted a conversation with @paologranata.bsky.social and Matt Ratto at the @utoronto.ca bookstore. Interview: uoft.me/cq4 Purchase: tinyurl.com/nhh3cdwe

What a turnout for Absolutely Interdisciplinary 2026! “One of the goals of this conference is to create space for conversations that do not fit neatly within a single discipline, and today really demonstrated the importance of that kind of exchange." - SRI Director @davidlie.bsky.social

With us at Absolutely Interdisciplinary is @tomcostello.bsky.social (@cmu.edu). He joins @anatperry.bsky.social, @kashhill.bsky.social, & @minzlicht.bsky.social for: “AI as Social Agent: Intimacy, Empathy, and Persuasion.” Registration closes today, 2 PM ET. 📅May 13 📍Toronto 🎟️https://uoft.me/cmp

We’re excited to host @anatperry.bsky.social for: “AI as social agent: Intimacy, empathy, and persuasion.” Perry is an Associate Professor of Psychology at @hebrewuniversity.bsky.social, where she directs the Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. 📅May 13 📍Toronto 🎟️https://uoft.me/cmp

Absolutely Interdisciplinary is next week! @jevinwest.bsky.social, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at @UW_iSchool, will join @davidlie.bsky.social and L.K. Bertram for the panel: "AI, misinformation, and the integrity of public discourse". 📅 May 13 📍Toronto 🎟️ uoft.me/cmp

What happens when technology begins to function as a "someone" rather than a "something"? Join @kashhill.bsky.social of @nytimes.com at Absolutely Interdisciplinary 2026 for our opening keynote: "Artificial agents, real relationships". 📅May 13 📍Toronto 🎟️https://uoft.me/cmp

We’re a proud partner of the 2026 Franklin Lecture at @utoronto.ca. Join computational linguist Daniel Hardt & science & technology studies scholar Nanna Bonde Thylstrup for an exploration of the ontologies of human & machine understanding. May 11 Toronto (in-person only) Register: uoft.me/cnd

How can approaches from cognitive science, comparative psychology, & psychometrics translate when applied to general-purpose AI? Join @raphaelmilliere.com (@ox.ac.uk), for a panel on evaluating cognitive capacities in general-purpose AI. Absolutely Interdisciplinary 📅 May 13 📍Toronto 🎟️ uoft.me/cmp

Let’s talk about the AI trust gap. Join Tobias Blanke, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Humanities @uva.nl and Visiting Professor @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social at our panel: “Negotiating the agentic turn: The sociotechnical architecture of AI trust.” 📅May 13 📍Toronto 🎟️https://uoft.me/cmp

How is AI altering the structure of public discourse? And how do we sustain informed publics in an AI-mediated information ecosystem? Join L.K. Bertram (@utoronto.ca) & @jevinwest.bsky.social for AI, misinformation, & the integrity of public discourse. May 13 🇨🇦 Toronto Register: uoft.me/cmp

Absolutely Interdisciplinary 2026 — Schwartz Reisman Institute

An annual academic conference hosted by the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, Absolutely Interdisciplinary convenes leading thinkers from a rich variety of fields to engage in con...

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SRI's Monthly Newsletter is out 🗞️ We host @karenhao.bsky.social for CBC Ideas. David Lie and @schneier.com discuss @anthropic.com Mythos. @skynewsrss.bsky.social covers co-authored @davidduvenaud.bsky.social work on conversational models & delusional thinking. Read: mailchi.mp/utoronto/sri...

Who gets to shape the future of AI—and on what terms? Join us April 29 for SRI’s 2026 Graduate Workshop, exploring trustworthy AI, governance, and the future of intelligent systems. 📍 Toronto + Online 🎟️ Registration: sri-graduate-workshop-2026.eventbrite.ca #AI #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance

What can the history of religious alignment teach us about AGI? Last night SRI, @uoftreligion.bsky.social, & @uoftdsi.bsky.social cohosted an interdisciplinary panel exploring how past visions of alignment shape AI’s future. Missed the talk? A recording will be available soon.

We recently convened a global workshop on AI & Trust, supported by CIFAR. The event is part of SRI’s AI & Trust Working Group – a multinational, transdisciplinary research initiative that is examining the role of trust and trustworthiness in AI systems. Learn about our Working Group: uoft.me/ciq

Researchers affiliated with SRI at @utoronto.ca (including @semrasevi.bsky.social, Elliot Creager, Matt Ratto, @zhijingjin.bsky.social, & @minzlicht.bsky.social) are part of 8 new CIFAR projects focused on examining AI Safety through the lens of social sciences & the humanities. shorturl.at/NAwej

CIFAR awards over $1M to support sociotechnical challenges in AI safety - CIFAR

Eight projects announced to receive funding for AI safety research.

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SRI recently welcomed @nytimes.com bestselling author @karenhao.bsky.social on her first visit to @utoronto.ca for conversations on the global political economy of AI. Missed it? Listen to Hao’s talk, along with an interview with Nahlah Ayed, on CBC Ideas. 🔗 srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/karen-h...

Join us in-person, or online, this Wednesday for a special SRI Seminar Series event with @zhijingjin.bsky.social of @uoftcompsci.bsky.social. Talk: "Emergent AI safety risks in multi-agent LLMs." 📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 ⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM Register: uoft.me/cfx

SRI Seminar Series: Zhijing Jin, “Emergent AI safety risks in multi-agent LLMs” — Schwartz Reisman Institute

How can advanced AI systems reason, coordinate, and act responsibly in complex social settings? Join University of Toronto incoming assistant professor and Max Planck Institute research scientist Zhij...

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🗓️ Absolutely Interdisciplinary returns May 13, 2026. SRI's annual conference connects technical researchers, social scientists, & humanists to foster new ways of thinking about the challenges posed by AI. Register: absolutelyinterdisciplinary.com

“We still have time to figure out if there's a way we can coexist happily with AI, and we should be putting a lot of research effort into that.” Watch Geoffrey Hinton in conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson about the past, present, & future of neural networks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Zc...

Is AI Hiding Its Full Power? With Geoffrey Hinton

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What can past visions of religious alignment tell us about our visions for an AI future? Join SRI and @uoftreligion.bsky.social for an exploration of how religious ideas inform today's debates on AGI alignment and misalignment. April 8 | 5:30–7:30 PM (In-person only) Register: uoft.me/ccZ

Cooperation, complexity, & the future of intelligence. Join Google VP & Fellow @blaiseaguera.bsky.social in conversation with SRI Visiting Fellow Bruce Schneier. In-person only! March 9 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM Register:👉https://uoft.me/ccc

SRI Strategic Advisor @geoffreyhinton.bsky.social and host @nahlahayed.bsky.social discuss the long-term possibilities of AI on the latest episode of @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Ideas. Episode: bit.ly/40jfMKU

AI must foster 'maternal instincts' or we risk extinction, warns Geoffrey Hinton | CBC Radio

Nobel Prize Winner and ‘godfather’ of artificial intelligence Geoffrey Hinton warns if AI continues to develop without appropriate guardrails, a worst-case scenario could unfold and lead to human exti...

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Founded by SRI Research Lead @karinavold.bsky.social, the Algorithmic Bias in Canada (ABC) project is examining racism in AI, and urging more equitable AI governance in Canada. Learn about ABC 👉 bit.ly/4rVtwYd

When the algorithm is wrong: A new partnership calls out racism in AI systems  — Schwartz Reisman Institute

A new partnership co-led by Karina Vold is confronting racism in AI systems—highlighting how tools like facial recognition and LLMs disproportionately harm Black and racialized communities, and callin...

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Tomorrow! Our weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Dr. Mamatha Bhat, a clinician-scientist at @utoronto.ca and Toronto General Hospital Research Institute whose work bridges hepatology, transplantation, & AI in medicine. Feb. 11 | 12:30–2 PM 👉 bit.ly/SRI-seminar

For Toronto area folks, please join us for this super event!

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A handful of companies. Unprecedented resources. Global consequences. Join us March 11th at @utoronto.ca for an in-person conversation with @karenhao.bsky.social, author of the NYT bestseller Empire of AI. 🎟️ Tickets available now: srinstitute.utoronto.ca/events-archi...