AI’s Jekyll-and-Hyde Tipping Point

Schedule

Fri Oct 17 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

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Powell Auditorium | Washington, DC

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Join PSW Science® on October 17th at 8 PM as we welcome Neil Johnson, Professor of Physics at George Washington University.
About this Event

Join PSW Science® on October 17th at 8 PM as we welcome Neil Johnson, Professor of Physics at George Washington University. In his lecture, Neil will address a pressing question: Why Do Trusted AI Systems Suddenly Turn Dangerous? During the question and answer period, in-person attendees and live stream viewers may ask the speaker questions, and in-person attendees may also engage with the speaker during the post-lecture reception. Refreshments are served. For more information on this meeting, please visit: https://pswscience.org/meeting/2523/


The meeting will be held in the John Wesley Powell Auditorium, adjacent to the Cosmos Club. The Powell Auditorium is located at 2170 Florida Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008. Use of the Cosmos Club is restricted to the Powell Auditorium, the entryway to the auditorium, and the restrooms immediately outside the auditorium. Please note there is no onsite parking available. A live stream of the event is also available: https://youtube.com/live/UOztpeh78EI


PSW Science, founded in 1871, is one of the oldest scientific societies in Washington D.C. Now, over 150 years later, we celebrate the Society's rich history and contributions to scientific discovery and cross-disciplinary collaboration.


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Powell Auditorium, 2170 Florida Ave Northwest, Washington, United States

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